Playboy Magazine, June 2001 Issue featuring Brande Roderick

This is the June 2001 issue of Playboy Magazine (Volume 48, Number 6), featuring the 2001 Playmate of the Year, Brande Roderick, on the front cover. The cover displays the iconic red 'PLAYBOY' masthead and features Roderick posed in a white bikini against a light green background. Key headlines highlighted on the cover include an interview with Charlie Sheen, 'Naked News', Dan Rather, and a segment titled 'Hollywood's Hit Man'. Physical characteristics include standard magazine dimensions of approximately 8 by 11 inches, printed on high-gloss paper with a stapled binding. The manufacturing details include the price of $4.99 and a visible UPC barcode in the lower-left corner. As noted in the provided context, the item is in near-mint condition, exhibiting no visible creasing on the spine or corners, crisp edges, and no signs of shelf wear or fading. The colors remain vibrant, particularly the red masthead and the skin tones of the cover model. This specific issue is historically significant within the publication's run as it celebrates the Playmate of the Year, a yearly milestone for collectors of the brand. The craftsmanship reflects the high-quality offset lithography standard of the early 2000s era.