100 Bulgaria 201011 Work — Playboy Magazine Best Of

The phrase “Best of 100” is unusual for Playboy. Standard special issues include:

However, the “100” could refer to:

It is highly plausible that a bootleg publisher in Bulgaria or Serbia took the US “100 Sexiest” concept, replaced the content with local models, and created a counterfeit newsstand special in 2010 or 2011. Such bootlegs were common in the Balkans, often using official Playboy branding but without a license. playboy magazine best of 100 bulgaria 201011 work

To understand the “Best of 100” concept, we must first revisit the state of Playboy in Bulgaria during the 2010/2011 period. The phrase “Best of 100” is unusual for Playboy

Playboy Bulgaria was launched in 2002 by the Bulgarian media group Iliev & Dzhoglev under license from Playboy Enterprises. By 2010, the magazine had established itself as the premium men’s lifestyle publication in the country. It featured: However, the “100” could refer to:

The year 2010 (often written shorthand as ‘10) and 2011 (‘11) were particularly strong years for the Bulgarian edition. The global financial crisis had eased slightly, and advertising revenue from luxury brands (watchmakers, spirits, automotive) was returning. It was during this period that Playboy published several “Best Of” compilations globally — but none officially titled “Best of 100 Bulgaria.”

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