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Mayfair (magazine)
''Mayfair'' is a British adult magazine published monthly by Paul Raymond Publications. Founded in 1966, it was designed as a response to US magazines such as ''Playboy'' and '' Penthouse'', the latter of which had recently launched in the UK. For many years, it claimed the largest distribution of any men's magazine in the UK. It is a softcore magazine, and thus is available in newsagents, although some larger retailers require a modesty bag to hide the cover. Fisk Publishing era ''Mayfair'' was launched by Fisk Publishing Ltd in 1966 with an August cover date. The company was controlled by Brian Fisk. Its first editor was David Campbell, and its first deputy editor was Graham Masterton. Its second editor was ''Woman's Own'' veteran Kenneth Bound. As well as nudes, ''Mayfair'' featured short stories and serious articles on such "male" interests as classic cars, trains, and military history. In its early years, one regular contributor of fiction and nonfiction was American aut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pornographic Magazine
Pornographic magazines or erotic magazines, sometimes known as adult magazines or sex magazines, are magazines that contain content of an explicitly sexual nature. Publications of this kind may contain images of attractive naked subjects, as is the case in softcore pornography, and, in the usual case of hardcore pornography, depictions of masturbation, Oral sex, oral, Non-penetrative sex#Manual sex, manual, Sexual intercourse, vaginal, or anal sex. They primarily serve to stimulate sexual arousal and are often used as an aid to masturbation. Some magazines are general in their content, while others may be more specific and focus on a particular pornographic niche, part of the anatomy, or model characteristics. Examples include ''Asian Babes'' which focuses on Asian women, or ''Leg Show'' which concentrates on women's legs. Well-known adult magazines include ''Playboy'', ''Penthouse (magazine), Penthouse'', ''Playgirl'', and ''Hustler (magazine), Hustler''. Magazines may also car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sun (United Kingdom)
''The Sun'' is a British Tabloid journalism, tabloid newspaper, published by the News UK#News Group Newspapers Ltd, News Group Newspapers division of News UK, itself a wholly owned subsidiary of Lachlan Murdoch's News Corp. It was founded as a broadsheet in 1964 as a successor to the ''Daily Herald (UK newspaper), Daily Herald'', and became a tabloid in 1969 after it was purchased by its current owner. ''The Sun'' had the List of newspapers in the United Kingdom by circulation, largest daily newspaper circulation in the United Kingdom, but was overtaken by freesheet rival ''Metro (British newspaper), Metro'' in March 2018. The paper became a seven-day operation when ''The Sun on Sunday'' was launched in February 2012 to replace the closed ''News of the World'' and employed some of its former journalists. In March 2020, the average circulation for ''The Sun'' was 1.21 million, ''The Sun on Sunday'' 1,013,777. ''The Sun'' has been involved in many controversies in its history ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Censorship In The Republic Of Ireland
In Ireland, the state retains laws that allow for censorship, including specific laws covering films, advertisements, newspapers and magazines, as well as terrorism and pornography, among others. In the early years of the state, censorship was more widely enforced, particularly in areas that were perceived to be in contradiction of Catholic dogma, including abortion, sexuality and homosexuality. The church had banned many books and theories for centuries, listed in the . Overview Freedom of speech is protected by Article 40.6.1 of the Irish constitution, which says ''"The right of the citizens to express freely their convictions and opinions"'' . However the article qualifies this right, providing that it may not be used to undermine ''"public order or morality or the authority of the State"''. Furthermore, the constitution explicitly requires that the publication of ''"seditious, or indecent matter"'' be a criminal offence. The scope of the protection afforded by this Arti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Baxendale-Walker
Paul Baxendale-Walker, also known under the stage name Paul Chaplin, is a British businessman who worked as a solicitor until being struck off in 2007. He has since worked as a talk show host and pornographic film producer, director, and actor. He is, together with Andrew Thornhill QC, the author of ''The Law and Taxation of Remuneration Trusts'' (Key Haven, 1997) and also the ''Purpose Trusts'' (1999, 2009 nd ed.. Early life and education Paul Baxendale-Walker was born of Anglo-Brazilian parents, but he was orphaned and grew up in Children's Homes. He read for a degree in law at Hertford College, Oxford and subsequently qualified as a barrister and solicitor. Career Walker worked in taxation law at the Bar in Lincoln's Inn and then in various City law firms and Arthur Andersen, before establishing his "Baxendale Walker" practice in Mayfair in 1994. In 1994, Baxendale-Walker advised the trustees on the taking of loans from a pension fund established for the benefit of empl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Razzle (magazine)
''Razzle'' is a British softcore pornographic magazine published monthly by Paul Raymond Publications. It was founded in 1983 and is currently focused on girl-next-door style pornography, offering cash for any photos of "readers' wives" printed; in the past, however, several notable glamour models were featured, including minor celebrity Jo Guest. It also includes the traditional feature of sexual fantasy tales presented as "true" stories. There was an earlier UK men's magazine of the same title, published by Ritz Publishing Co., that dates from the 1930s to the late 1950s. This was a pocket format title, which featured a colour centre spread by the illustrator George Davies. This magazine was banned by the Censorship of Publications Board of the Irish Free State in 1935; the ban carried over to the later title and was lifted in 2011. Despite the market for softcore pornography decreasing in the UK, ''Razzle'' is still successful, having launched some spin-off titles including ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Men's World (magazine)
''Men's World'' was a British softcore pornographic magazine published monthly by Paul Raymond Publications. The final issue was Volume 24 issue 13, in December 2012. It was released every four weeks and its content mostly consisted of nude pictorials of well-known erotic and pornographic actresses. American models feature frequently, and well-known names like Aria Giovanni, Erica Campbell, Devon, and have been cover girls in the past. British models who have been featured regularly in the magazine include Joanne Guest and Abigail Toyne. When it was first published in 1988, Men's World was an unusually large-format magazine (an open spread page being closer to A2 than A3 as with most magazines), and the centrefold was in effect a high-gloss poster. After a while, the magazine reverted to the smaller, more usual format. ''Men's World'' was published by Paul Raymond, who also publishes '' Club International'', '' Escort'', ''Mayfair'', '' Men Only'', and '' Razzle''. Their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Men Only (magazine)
''Men Only'' is a British magazine title that originated in 1935 as a pocket-sized men's magazine. It became a standard-sized pin-up magazine in the 1950s and was relaunched in 1971 by Paul Raymond Publications as a soft-core pornographic magazine. Publication history 1935–1965: Pearson ''Men Only'' was founded in 1935 by C. Arthur Pearson Ltd (at that point an imprint of George Newnes Ltd) as a pocket magazine (4½" x 6½"; 115×165 mm). It set out its editorial stall in the first issue: "We don't want women readers. We won't have women readers...." It sought "bright articles on current male topics." Humour was at the heart of the title, though from the start it carried fiction (including by P. G. Wodehouse), wide-ranging articles, and plates of "art" nudes. Covers were initially text-only, then carried caricatures of famous people until mid-1958, when photographic covers took over; photographers included John Everard and Joan Craven. It published colour illustrati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Escort (magazine)
''Escort'' is a British men's softcore adult magazine featuring erotica published monthly by ''Blue Active Media Ltd''. It is published by Paul Raymond Publications, a company that also publishes a number of similar magazines, including '' Club International'', ''Mayfair'', '' Men Only'', '' Men's World'', and '' Razzle''. The origin of these titles lies in businessman Paul Raymond's expansion from strip club management into magazine publishing in the 1960s. Publication history A monthly pin-up magazine with the title ''Escort'' was published between 1958 and 1971 by City Magazines. The title was acquired by Raymond, and from 1971 to 1980 was incorporated into another title he had acquired from City Magazines, '' Men Only''. In 1980, Raymond began publishing ''Escort'' as a top-shelf magazine with the revived title. By 2012, ''Escort'' was in its 32nd year, or volume. The magazine is also sold in digital format. Initially this was via the Paul Raymond digital newsstand from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Club International (magazine)
''Club International'' is a monthly British adult magazine published by Paul Raymond Publications that features softcore pictures of nude women. It is a sister magazine of the American magazine '' Club''. History and profile ''Club International'' was founded in 1972 and is published every four weeks, making thirteen issues per year. Each edition consists of one hundred printed pages and is staple-bound, with the exception of the slightly larger "special edition", published at the start of each new volume, which has some 120 pages and flat glued binding. ''Club International'' is published by Paul Raymond Publications, which publishes eight of the UK's ten top adult magazines. Along with ''Mayfair'' magazine, ''Club International'' is considered one of Raymond's most upmarket top shelf productions, with the photo spreads generally featuring more glamorous photosets shot by experienced photographers. Content Each edition of ''Club International'' features ten photosets, with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loaded (magazine)
''Loaded'' is a men's lifestyle magazine, now online. It launched as a mass-market print publication in 1994, stopped being issued in March 2015,Mark Swene"Loaded magazine to close after 21 years" ''The Guardian'', 27 March 2015 and relaunched as a digital magazine in November 2015. The content was changed, with risqué material being heavily reduced. It relaunched in May 2024 as a website. The magazine's title was stylised entirely in lower case letters. The original version of the publication was often termed the epitome of a " lad mag".James Brow"Why ''loaded'' magazine had to die" ''The Daily Telegraph'', 3 April 2015 The magazine was based in London. The brand was taken over by Dubai-based entrepreneur Stewart Lochrie in 2024, alongside new editor Danni Levy. History Development and launch Marketed with the tagline "For men who should know better", ''Loaded'' was launched in May 1994.John Plunket"Loaded: its rise and fall" ''The Guardian'', 20 August 2010 It was originally ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABC (Audit Bureau Of Circulations UK)
The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) is a non-profit organisation A nonprofit organization (NPO), also known as a nonbusiness entity, nonprofit institution, not-for-profit organization, or simply a nonprofit, is a non-governmental (private) legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public, or so ... owned and developed by the media industry. ABC delivers industry-agreed standards for media brand measurement of print publications, digital channels and events. The company also verifies data, processes and good practice to these and other industry-agreed standards (such as those set by JICWEBS). Established in 1931 by the Society of British Advertisers (an organisation which later became ISBA), ABC is a founder member of the International Federation of ABCs and was the first UK Joint Industry Currency (JIC) for the media industry. JICs are owned by the industry to provide transparent and independent audience measurement for each medium. In May 2020, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
