FEATURES
50 RELIGION 101
Many scoff at the idea of UFOs and snicker at paranormal phenomena, but few
question the wacky tenets of religion. Confirmed cynic Bill Maher tours some
of the holiest places on earth in a futile quest to find out why people cling
to religion.
60 BIFF! BLAM! SOCKO! KA-POW!
Holy superhero cinema, Batman! This summer more comic-book characters are fighting
their way from the printed page to big-screen adventures. We look at The Incredible
Hulk, Iron Man, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Wanted and The Dark Knight and
explain why the movies' old-school heroes are more relevant than ever.
64 THE PLAYBOY BAR: TEQUILA
Tequila, the preferred liquor of rock stars and rowdy rebels, is soaked in history
but saddled with a bad reputation. We go to the root of the agave plant and
toast the many uses of Mexico's finest, from tasty Margaritas to even tastier
body shots.
70 HOT STUFF
Sweat it out with the hottest new sex position, the best outdoor rock festivals
and everything else that will make this summer sizzle.
88 THE SHAMELESS LIFE AND SENSATIONAL DEATH OF THE SLEAZIEST MAN IN HOLLYWOOD David Hans Schmidt—the man who became infamous for hawking scandalous
celebrity pictures and films of people like Paris Hilton and Tonya Harding-not
only came to embody American degradation, he seemed to delight in it. DAN HALPERN
takes stock of the Sultan of Sleaze and all his flaws, including Schmidt's distorted
view of himself as a victim. FICTION
94 NOBODY MOVE
In this first of four installments of a gritty modern noir by Tree of Smoke
author DENIS JOHNSON, a barbershop-chorus singer up to his neck in debt desperately
dodges his bookie's collector. While on the lam, the harmonizer connects with
a sexy fractured goddess who knows a move or two herself. THE PLAYBOY FORUM
39 A BETTER.WAY TO DO BUSINESS
Greed has been a fixture of American capitalism, but does it have to be? JIM
HIGHTOWER and SUSAN DEMARCO spotlight the mavericks heading busInesses that
embody progressive values and help restore to our society the ethic of the common
good. 20Q
100 Lewis Black
When it comes to on-target ranting and raving, few work up an audience like
Lewis Black. JASON BUHRMESTER encourages America's angriest comic to vent about
losing his virginity and his hilarious TV show Lewis Black's Root of All Evil. INTERVIEW
45 Dr. DreW PINSKY
Between Loveline and VH1's Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew, Dr. Drew Pinsky has
become our go-to authority on sex, drugs and celebrity train wrecks. We trade
chairs with the sound-advice giver and pick his brain about important topics
such as the origins of addiction, the perils of anal sex and what is likely
going on inside the screwy skulls of Tom Cruise, Britney Spears, Mel Gibson
and others. By David HOCHMAN COVER STORY
Sexy Cindy Margolis is a cougar ready to roar for her second nude pictorial
and cover by Senior Contributing Photographer Stephen Wayda. The Internet's
most downloaded hot mama is newly single and looking for male companionship.
That's why we're offering you a chance to win a date with Cindy. Our Rabbit
strikes gold while exploring a sun-kissed valley. PICTORIALS
54 CYBER GIRL 2008:
ACCESS GRANTED
This year's collection of Internet beauties has serious byte.
66 MONROE & MORAN
These playful photos and illustrations by Earl Moran of a very young Norma Jean
demonstrate why Marilyn is still America's feminine ideal.
76 PLAYMATE: Laura Croft
Forget the video-game heroine— Miss July is fully drawn and wired for
adventure.
102 CINDY STEPS OUT
For her second nude PLAYBOY pictorial, Cindy Margolis busts out beautifully
in a cabana. NOTES AND NEWS
9 THE WORLD OF PLAYBOY
Hef and 25 Playmates celebrate Playboy TV's quarter century of broadcasting
the Bunny; cute caddies burn up the links at the Playboy Golf Scramble.
10 HANGIN' WITH HEF
Join the Man as he heads for the hills, hunts for Easter eggs and hold on to
your hat throws a party.
131 PLAYMATE NEWS
Three-time cover model Candace Collins dresses Chicago's elite; Playmates' daughters
support evidence of newly discovered sexy gene. DEPARTMENTS
3 PLAYBILL
11 DEAR PLAYBOY
15 AFTER HOURS
23 REVIEWS
31 MANTRACK
37 THE PLAYBOY ADVISOR
86 PARTY JOKES
119 WHERE AND HOW TO BUY
138 GRAPEVINE FASHION
92 NICE GUY EDDIE
Comedian Eddie Izzard shares his screw-you fashion philosophy: Brack is the
new black.
BY JOSEPH DE ACETIC
98 ACROSS THE BOARD
Skin is always in at the shore. We show you the lotions and products that will
protect your dermis, as well as the hottest beachwear and accessories of the
summer. Just add water. THIS MONTH ON PLAYBOY.COM
MAGAZINE BLOG
News, views and inside perspectives from PLAYBOY editors. playboy.com/blog
THE DRIVE TO 55
Find all the info you need about how to try out to be our 55th Anniversary Playmate.
playboy.com/playmates
FASHION FIRST
Check out weekly Fashion Alerts in our new Style section. playboy.com/style
THE 21ST QUESTION
One more blast of dark humor from Lewis Black. playboy.com/21q
MOOD MUSIC Celebs, Playmates and Cyber Girls
cHime in about their favorite bedroom tunes. playboy .com/lovesongs
