: Under Leonard's direction, the magazine combined explicit hardcore content with investigative "cult conspiracy" articles and cultural essays to differentiate itself from competitors like Playboy or Penthouse . Historical Context
is a special anthology issue of the American adult magazine High Society . Published by Gloria Leonard , this issue serves as a "best-of" compilation featuring highlights from the magazine's late-1980s run. Issue Overview Format : 88-page glossy softcover magazine. The Very Best Of High Society – December 1989
By December 1989, High Society had established itself as a staple of the "top-shelf" magazine market. It was famous for its aggressive use of to promote upcoming issues, a marketing strategy pioneered by Gloria Leonard. The "Very Best Of" series functioned as a high-margin collector's product, often reprinting popular scenes and interviews for a holiday-season audience. High Society Magazine December, 1989 (Soft cover) : Under Leonard's direction, the magazine combined explicit
* Gloria Leonard ( Publisher ) * High Society Magazine December, 1989. High Society Magazine December, 1989 (Soft cover) Issue Overview Format : 88-page glossy softcover magazine
: Gloria Leonard, a former adult film star who was the first woman to edit a major men’s magazine.
: A mix of nude pictorials, adult film star profiles, and non-explicit celebrity "scandal" coverage. Key Content and Features