WHAT I LEARNT FROM PLAYMATES
Former Playboy editor James R Peterson on his very special education 8
THE KING OF FREE SPEECH
Remembering comic Lenny Bruce, the “surgeon with a scalpel for false values” 10
WELCOME TO HEF’S PARTY
Playboy After Dark turns 50, we look back at the intimate performances by the era’s top entertainers 12
PICTORIAL
Elaine Stella, the fun, caring country girl is an example that dreams do come true 16
HARE FORCE ONE
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Hugh Hefner’s luxury jetliner 24
DRINKS
Gin is in and we’ve put together some awesome seasonal mixes 30
PICTORIAL
Kimberly Ann, as a professional photographer she’s talented both behind and in front of the camera 34
THE ART OF THE REAL
Zero clouds gather over the conscience of Stormy Daniels 42
COVER FEATURE
Kerri Parker, overcoming adversity by beating cancer twice. This stunning model and Hollywood stunt artist now lives her life to the fullest 50
EZRA MILLER
The cross-genre gleefully obliterates convention 58
PICTORIAL
Shelby Marie Nicole, meet the confident, passionate petite blonde with the sheer determination and drive to succeed 68
THE MALTESE BUNNY
The Goon makes his Playboy debut in this
funny-bunny noir comic from Eric Powell 76
PICTORIAL
Audrey Kelly, unconventional and unique. She finds her inspiration from those who are not afraid to push the boundaries 82
A PHENOMENAL WOMAN
A1999 interview with poet Maya Angelou featuring a new introduction by Edwidge Danticat 90
ON THE COVER
Kerri Parker, photography by Mike Cohen No 16 April 2019