Tag Archives: Marilyn Monroe

Today’s Lunchtime Reading: The Rise and Fall Playboy Magazine

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Author D.R. Haney traces the history of Playboy magazine, provides a character sketch of founder Hugh Hefner, and charts the fortunes of a number of Playmates in this 9,000-word essay. A fascinating bit of cultural history. At the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Sex | Tagged Bob Fosse, Dorothy Stratten, Hugh Hefner, Marilyn Monroe, Playboy | 1 Comment

Bait & Switch

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Sometimes I’m not sure what a television ad is trying to sell me. Oh, I know what the product being advertised is, more or less. It’s the experience the ad is attempting to associate with the … Continue reading →