<P><B>Celebrating 45 years of publication, a compilation of some of the most beautiful women ever to grace the pages of this iconic magazine</B></P><P>Visually stunning and full of the erotic images one would expect only from <I>Penthouse</I>, this book will excite and tantalize millions of fans around the world. In 2004 <I>Rolling Stone</I> declared <I>Penthouse </I>"The greatest adult magazine in history." From humble beginnings as a project started to fund an art collection, <I>Penthouse</I> eventually became one of the world's most notorious publications, creating a new style of men's magazine. Originally published in the U.S. in 1969 by Bob Guccione, the magazine helped lead the shift in sexual perception during the 1970s. By giving readers the type of erotic content they craved, Guccione and his brazen approach helped it<I> </I>reach a monthly circulation of 4 million. Today, <I>Penthouse</I> is a leading lifestyle brand, symbolizing the aspirations and desires of the new generation.