The 2012 period was pivotal for print media. As high-speed internet became ubiquitous, the role of adult fiction began to shift from a primary source of content to a collectible item. The August 2012 issue stands as a testament to the endurance of written narratives in an increasingly visual world, reflecting a time when the power of a story remained a significant draw for its audience.
If you are a collector, hold onto this issue. It captures a moment when people still took the time to write down their adventures, seal them in an envelope (or type them into a AOL email), and send them off to 11 Penn Plaza, New York. It was a time when the fantasy was just as important as the act itself. Penthouse Letters - August 2012