Playboy #12
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Gift Information," a 1966 issue of Playboy, an older man approaches a young woman at a department store booth, seeking guidance on a thoughtful gift. After consulting a gift counselor, he surprises her with a present—delivering a quiet moment of connection amid the store’s bustling atmosphere. The story, written and illustrated by Claude Smith, captures a subtle exchange with a touch of warmth and understated charm, all rendered in Smith’s distinctive style. The cover by Claude Smith complements the issue’s intimate tone.
In a quiet moment at a department store, an older man approaches a young woman at an information booth, clearly seeking something more than directions. After consulting a gift counselor, he returns with a thoughtful present—his gesture leaving the nature of their connection just out of reach.
Jo opens her front door to find a large wooden horse delivered for Christmas. After bringing it inside, she settles in for the night—only to hear a rustle from the horse’s hollow belly as a young man in pajamas climbs out.
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↩ Reprints The Best from Playboy #5 (1971)
Reprinted in The Playboy Cartoon Album #4 (1971), Playboy's Little Annie Fanny #[nn] (1972), Playboy's Gahan Wilson #[nn] (1973), The Best from Playboy #7 (1973), Playboy's Little Annie Fanny #1 (2000)
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