Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Website Comment * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. previousHow Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brandnextMichael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million