Penthouse is a men's magazine founded in 1965, known for its explicit content, photography, and editorial content focused on American culture, politics, and sex.
Founded by Bob Guccione in 1965 in the UK.
Launched in the US in 1969.
Penthouse became the first adult publication to expand into mainstream markets, launching its own Miss America-style beauty pageant in 1970.
Penthouse was involved in various controversies and lawsuits related to its explicit content, including a high-profile case involving the publication of nude photos of Vanessa Williams, who was then Miss America, in 1984.
The publication ceased print production in 2018, shifting to online-only content.
The Penthouse brand also includes a range of products, including films, websites, and a Penthouse Club chain of strip clubs.
Similar publication to Penthouse, founded in 1953. Known for its nude pictorials, interviews, and editorial content.
Another men's magazine, founded by Larry Flynt in 1974. Known for its explicit content and controversial editorial content.
Men's lifestyle magazine founded in the UK in 1995, known for its pictorials, interviews, and editorial content focused on fashion, entertainment, and sports.
Print and online men's magazine known for its explicit content and editorial content focused on American culture, politics, and sex.
Adult films produced by Penthouse, featuring Penthouse Pets and other adult performers.
Chain of strip clubs owned and operated by Penthouse, with locations across the world.
No, Penthouse ceased print production in 2018 and shifted to online-only content.
Penthouse Magazine is known for its explicit content and editorial content focused on American culture, politics, and sex.
The Penthouse brand includes a range of products, including films, websites, and a chain of strip clubs.
Penthouse was founded in the UK in 1965, and launched in the US in 1969. It became known for its explicit content and controversial editorial content. The publication ceased print production in 2018 and shifted to online-only content.
Penthouse's main competitors in the men's magazine market are Playboy, Hustler, and Maxim.