August 1990 | Volume 11 Number 1

Step back into the world of early 1990s adult publishing with this original August 1990 issue of Pictorial: Playersgirls.

Featuring the cover headline “An Erotic Collection of Sensuous Black Women”, this issue reflects a distinctive era of glamour photography and niche magazine publishing. Today, magazines such as this are sought after not only by collectors of adult material but also by those interested in photography, graphic design, publishing history, and changing representations of beauty and sexuality.

This is an original publication from August 1990 and not a modern reproduction.

Condition

This magazine is over thirty-five years old and shows clear signs of age and use.

Condition includes:

Noticeable cover creasing
Corner and edge wear
Spine wear
Surface marks and storage wear
General handling wear consistent with age

The magazine remains complete and readable.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Publication Details

Title: Pictorial: Playersgirls

Date: August 1990

Volume: 11

Issue Number: 1

Format: Softcover magazine

Language: English

Original Cover Price: $3.50 USA / $4.50 Canada / £2.95 UK

Publisher: ADC Publishing

Original Vintage Edition: Yes

Why Collect Vintage Adult Magazines?

Vintage magazines offer a unique snapshot of the culture, fashion, photography, design, and publishing practices of their time. Beyond their original purpose, many have become desirable collectibles due to their historical value and increasingly limited availability.

This issue is particularly notable for its focus on Black models during a period when representation within mainstream adult publishing was often limited.

Shipping

Carefully packaged to protect the magazine during transit.

Shipped from Ireland.

Combined shipping available on multiple magazine purchases.

Availability

One original copy available.

Once sold, this item is unlikely to be replaced.

Retro Magazine

Pictorial: Playersgirls Magazine