The 1993 release of Playboy’s Playmate Review represents a definitive moment in the history of , marking the transition between the peak era of the "men's lifestyle" magazine and the impending digital disruption of the mid-90s. Published by Playboy Press in Chicago, this Ninth Annual issue compiled the twelve centerfolds from 1992 into a single, high-gloss 112-page retrospective. While seemingly a routine seasonal edition, the 1993 Review solidified the branding of several key figures who would dominate pop culture for the remainder of the decade. The "Delightful Dozen": Content and Roster

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Anna Nicole Smith (Cover star and 1993 Playmate of the Year) June: Angela Melini July: Amanda Hope August: Ashley Allen September: Morena Corwin October: Tiffany Sloan November: Stephanie Adams December: Barbara Moore The Phenomenon of Anna Nicole Smith

The early 1990s were a period of stabilization for Playboy under the leadership of , who had steered the company toward being a defender of First Amendment rights and progressive social issues.

Introduction

The primary function of the Review was to provide a "sensational showcase" of the year's "Delightful Dozen," the twelve women chosen as Playmates of the Month during 1992. January: Suzi Simpson February: Tanya Beyer March: Tylyn John April: Cady Cantrell