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Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has died 91
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Sep 28, 2017 00:21:50   #
dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma
 
Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has died - http://www.kjrh.com/news/national/playboy-founder-hugh-hefner-has-died

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Sep 28, 2017 00:42:08   #
letmedance Loc: Walnut, Ca.
 
dirtpusher wrote:


Hugh is a guy that did something marvelous, he popularized shaving the bush, doing a little deforestation. When I was doing my Duty in the Far East you had to be at the PX when Playboy hit the rack. I think it was the most popular Mag on base, we all had centerfolds hanging in the locker and a few on the walls, and of course who could forget the Vargas girls.

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Sep 28, 2017 01:20:41   #
mas24 Loc: Southern CA
 
When he sold his mansion, the deal was that he could remain living in it until his death. I still have some old mags from many years past. He had a great life, living to age 91. RIP.

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Sep 28, 2017 01:38:43   #
Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England
 
mas24 wrote:
When he sold his mansion, the deal was that he could remain living in it until his death. I still have some old mags from many years past. He had a great life, living to age 91. RIP.


What a shame!!!

Still ... he had a great life, didn't he, though?

Whatever will happen to Playboy magazine, now?

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Sep 28, 2017 08:28:31   #
Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida
 
He was a true visionary-a pioneer in publishing.

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Sep 28, 2017 10:35:44   #
Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England
 
Kmgw9v wrote:
He was a true visionary-a pioneer in publishing.


Yes, I suppose so, Kmgw ....

Really a shame ...

Still, I'll bet he passed with a smile on his face!!!!

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Sep 29, 2017 07:15:12   #
Travelin' Bud Loc: New Mexico, Central Ohio & Eastern Kentucky
 
In remembrance and recognition of Hugh Hefner, all erections will be at half mast. 😆

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Sep 29, 2017 07:38:41   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
dirtpusher wrote:


What a wasted life.

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Sep 29, 2017 07:39:09   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Travelin' Bud wrote:
In remembrance and recognition of Hugh Hefner, all erections will be at half mast. 😆


Doesn't that happen automatically with age?

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Sep 29, 2017 09:29:45   #
Bunko.T Loc: Western Australia.
 
ChrisT wrote:
Yes, I suppose so, Kmgw ....

Really a shame ...

Still, I'll bet he passed with a smile on his face!!!!



What now for the Bunnies, anything else would be an Anti Climax.

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Sep 29, 2017 12:16:58   #
mdfenton
 
A different opinion held by many to ponder....

http://constitution.com/playboy-founder-hugh-hefner-dead/

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Sep 29, 2017 13:18:44   #
One Rude Dawg Loc: Athol, ID
 
Kmgw9v wrote:
He was a true visionary-a pioneer in publishing.



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Sep 29, 2017 17:38:56   #
sirlensalot Loc: Arizona
 
He must have led a fairy-tale life. Good for him. R.I.P HH!

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Sep 29, 2017 20:14:33   #
NJFrank Loc: New Jersey
 
My hero went to word in his PJ's. LOL

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Sep 29, 2017 23:12:57   #
elee950021 Loc: New York, NY
 
dirtpusher wrote:


Everyone will have their opinions of Hugh Hefner but Playboy magazine was head and shoulders above any and all the mens magazines and even mainstream ones in terms of photography. I have been following and collecting men's magazines (as well as others) since the late 60's and have also read many "behind the scenes how-to" and "how I shot..." stories (many on the net, just Google "Photographing for Playboy magazine") about Playboy photographers and their technique through the years. After using stock images for their centerfolds (Marilyn Monroe's was a stock calendar shot) in the early issues of the magazine, Playboy started shooting their own, using large 8x10 large format transparency film and Hefner approving any needed retouching and airbrushing to get the ideal images that he wanted. Early on, the centerfolds were shot against sets but later real locations and outdoor backgrounds were used. This continued for decades with the only changes made in film sizes, now using 4x5 and 120 and 135 film for candids. Unfortunately, as circulation and revenue dropped and with the rise of the internet as well as budget constraints, freelance photographers replaced some staff. This was especially evident with later Playboy's "Special Editions," which I felt was a few steps down in overall quality. Regardless, "Playboy" style photography was to be many photographers' goal and stepping stone to their own style.

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