The Very Best Of High Society Вђ“ 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)

* Gloria Leonard ( Publisher ) * High Society Magazine December, 1989. High Society Magazine December, 1989 (Soft cover) The Very Best Of High Society – December 1989

: 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 By December 1989, High Society had established itself

: The designated centerfold model for this issue is Cheeky . High Society Magazine December, 1989 (Soft cover) *

: A mix of nude pictorials, adult film star profiles, and non-explicit celebrity "scandal" coverage. Key Content and Features

: In line with High Society 's tradition of featuring unapproved nude photos of mainstream stars, this era often featured pictorials involving names like Kelly McGillis or Margot Kidder .

: Features a porn star profile on Alicia Monet and a pictorial of Julia Parton in Las Vegas.