Glamour photography or startled by the viewer. The subject would usually have an expression of delight which seemed to invite the viewer to come and play. During World War II pin-up pictures of scantily clad movie stars were extremely popular among American servicemen. Betty Grable was one of the most famous pin-up models of all time; her pinup in a bathing suit was extremely popular with World War II soldiers. In December 1953, Marilyn Monroe was featured in the first issue of "Playboy" magazine. Bettie Page was the Playboy Playmate of the Month in January 1955. "Playboy" was the first magazine featuring
The Phoenix (magazine) The Phoenix (magazine) The Phoenix is an Irish political and current affairs magazine established in 1983. Inspired by the British magazine "Private Eye" it was edited for thirty years by Paddy Prendeville. The publication is generally fortnightly, with a larger annual issue each December. The magazine was launched in January 1983 and is published by Penfield Enterprises Ltd. The magazine was established by John Mulcahy, who remains the owner. It had an ABC-audited circulation of 19,014 for 2004 and 18,268 in 2007. The current editor is Paddy Prendiville, editor since about a year after the magazine was started. The name