: The magazine maintained sections for erotic fiction and reader-submitted stories, often mirrored in its sister publication, Penthouse Letters . Availability
: Individual issues from 2017 can be found on digital platforms like Zinio , though some retailers like DiscountMags have discontinued sales of age-restricted titles.
The 2017 collection featured the brand's signature mix of eroticism and lifestyle features:
: Full-year sets are common on secondary markets such as eBay and Amazon , where they are often sold as "new/sealed" collector lots.
: Each issue featured the "Pet of the Month," showcasing international models in high-glamour, soft-focus photography—a style pioneered by founder Bob Guccione.
: Continuing its "Penthouse Interview" tradition, the 2017 issues included profiles on political figures, cultural icons, and in-depth investigative pieces on social trends.
The marks a significant period in the magazine's modern history, occurring just after its briefly attempted (and subsequently reversed) shift toward a "non-nude" format . By 2017, the publication had returned to its roots of high-quality nude photography while maintaining its legacy of investigative journalism and literary content. 2017 Publication Schedule
In 2017, Penthouse USA operated on a transitional schedule that included both monthly and combined bi-monthly issues: : A combined launch issue for the year. March through June : Individual monthly issues. July/August : A combined summer issue. September through December : Resumed monthly publication. Content Highlights