January 1957 PLAYBOY Ray Bradbury story, Centerfold June Blair, THE HUSTLER pool

Description: January 1957 PLAYBOY Ray Bradbury story, Centerfold June Blair, THE HUSTLER pool Original magazine. The centerfold is present.Ray Bradbury's short story "In a Season of Calm Weather" made its appearance in this issue. Playboy was known for featuring high-quality literature and journalism alongside its more famous pictorials. In fact, the magazine was considered one of the best places for writers to publish their work during this era. Bradbury's involvement with Playboy wasn't limited to this single story. He had previously sold his renowned novel "Fahrenheit 451" to Hugh Hefner in 1953.The January 1957 issue of Playboy, featuring Bradbury's story, is now considered a collectible item. The centerfold is present and intact.Features:5 Page Playmate Portfolio"The Hustler" by Walter S. Tevis (the short story version, pool players; the movie was made in 1961)"Comes the Resolution""What's Happened to Leisure?" by John Crosby."Away With Neckties" by H. Allen Smith."Down With Rock-And-Roll" by George Jessel."Elect Me Dictator" by Fred Astaire."Be Nice to Cities" by Jimmy Durante."Never Get Married" by Phil Silvers."The Girls of Shepherd Market" by Sam Boal."In a Season of Calm Weather" by Ray Bradbury with Picasso Illustrations."The Mask and the Maiden" by John CollierAs for "The Hustler" story, it's rather short, and for me, was disappointing, in comparison to the movie and full book. All the same, it's an early version of the famous pool shark story.The magazine is in used, read, ungraded condition. The magazine has varying amounts of wear / creases / edgewear may be present. Sold as found.Please view the photos as they are part of the description. Shipping to USA addresses only, USPS Media Mail $5.61Please note that USPS recently (July 2024) raised the cost of shipping via Media Mail.

Price: 20 USD

Location: Colonial Heights, Virginia

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