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Subject: [PML1] CC: Ann Davis
From: Mark Tomlonson
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2003 09:14:04 -0400

For Ann Davis's centerfold story (September 1960), Playboy's editors 
gathered several fine artists together to use her as inspiration for 
interpretations of the female form. When they're done well, Playboy's 
gatefolds can hold their own in this kind of crowd. Even when they're 
not, it's usually apparent that artistic values, as well as the erotic, 
have a role in their creation. Given that, it's surprising the artistic 
values are not stronger here. They're O.K., but not strong. In 
particular the background threatens to overwhelm rather than support.

Ann looks stunning in this photograph. I am absolutely captivated by her 
smile and wholesome look. I'm having trouble with the unflattering pose 
chosen for her. While the way Ann blends into the spiral stair is very 
good, reinforcing an intriguing curve, there is another problem. Ann has 
a body like most women, i.e. slightly pear shaped. Nothing wrong with 
that at all, especially on Ann, but the pose chosen for her accentuates 
the size of her thighs. The thighs are not so large they need to be 
hidden or downplayed, just not accented. Either of the photos in the 
Cyber Club portfolio would have been better choices.

But there is that smile.

Photographer: Don Bronstein

Scoring:
Pin-up: 2.5
Erotic: 3.0
Artistic: 2.5

Overall: 2.7 out of 4.0

Cyber Club Portfolio Photo I like better than the Centerfold: # 2

http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1960/09/centerfold.html
http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1960/09/02-lrg.html

Mark Tomlonson
Kalamazoo MI