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ix, 529 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Argues that, in the process of becoming fabulously wealthy and famous, Hefner has profoundly altered American life and values. Hefner, from the beginning, believed he could overturn social norms and take America with him.
Introduction: the boy next door -- Beginnings: A boy at play ; Boot camp, college, and Kinsey ; The tie that binds -- Ascent: How to win friends and titillate people ; Hedonism, Inc. ; The pursuit of happiness ; An abundant life ; Living the fantasy -- Triumph: The philosopher king ; The happiness explosion ; MAke love, not war ; What do women want? ; Down the rabbit hole ; Disneyland for adults -- Malaise: A hutch divided ; The dark decade ; The party's over ; Strange bedfellows -- Resurgence: The bride wore clothes ; All in the family ; Back in the game -- Epilogue: Playboy nation.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 455-514) and index.