Playboy Magazine, August 2004
Aug. 2, 2023 in PlayBoy 2000s by Wyatt Earp
Playboy's August 2004 issue combines compelling social commentary, engaging interviews, and irresistible lifestyle content.
"Detroit, Death City" by Frank Owen examines the decline of Detroit, once America's automobile hub, now struggling with violence and poverty. The story is told from the perspective of the author's own family, highlighting the complex issues affecting the city.
"Game Masters" by John Bloom enters the world of casino game inventors who stake their futures on creating the next big thing in gambling. Will their innovative card games hit the jackpot?
"The Sophisticated Summer Grill" by Kent Black provides readers with an elevated barbecue experience. Four celebrity chefs share their secrets for turning a backyard barbecue into a gourmet feast.
"Playboy's NFL Preview" by Allen St. John and Allen Barra gives readers a look into the upcoming football season, including predictions about the Super Bowl, the impact of off-season trades and drafts, and unique football stats.
"Centerfolds on Sex: Carmella De Cesare" offers candid advice and insights from 2004's Playmate of the Year, Carmella De Cesare, about her take on relationships and intimacy.
The 20Q interview features Spike Lee, acclaimed director known for his movies tackling social issues. He gives frank answers about racial stereotypes, three-way relationships, and Tiger Woods's golf game.
The fiction section includes "Up Against The Wall" by T.C. Boyle, a gripping tale about a man trying to avoid fighting in Vietnam by taking a teaching job in an inner-city school, only to create a war zone of his own.
The Playboy Interview features Matt Damon, the acclaimed actor known for his roles in "Good Will Hunting," "The Talented Mr. Ripley," and "Saving Private Ryan." Damon talks about Hollywood, co-star relationships, and offers an insider's account of the "Bennifer" breakup.
