Brazilian Publisher Bids Farewell to Playboy

After 40 years, Editora Abril is passing the licensing torch.

For 40 years, the Brazilian edition of Playboy has been published by Editora Abril. But with the December issue, the division of Grupo Brasil is bringing that relationship to an end.

“Abril is exiting all licensed agreements, and have closed or sold more than 20 magazine titles in the last two years,” a U.S. rep for Playboy tells FishbowlNY. “Playboy fully intends to remain in Brazil with a new partner that will begin publishing in 2016.

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