CENTURY CITY, CA—Today, Hustler 50: 50 Years of Freedom hits bookshelves, marking the first comprehensive retrospective of Hustler magazine’s five-decade legacy.
Published by Radius Book Group, the 208-page, full-color hardcover—authored by Liz Flynt with a foreword by actor Woody Harrelson—offers an in-depth look at the magazine’s impact on free speech, satire, sexuality and American culture.
Designed as a visual and editorial chronicle, the book features a curated selection of Hustler’s most iconic covers, photography, cartoons and editorials from 1974 to 2024.
Alongside the imagery are original articles, photo spreads, cartoons and illustrations created over the years by guest writers, longtime staff, photographers and artists whose work helped define Hustler’s voice and legacy.
Beyond its visual archive, the book traces Hustler’s role in historic First Amendment legal battles—including Flynt v. Falwell—and examines how the magazine challenged social norms around race, gender and sexuality in mainstream media. While the book draws heavily from Larry Flynt’s original vision—to speak freely, question authority and confront hypocrisy—it also reflects Liz Flynt’s influence in preserving that legacy. Her selections underscore the magazine’s evolution over time, highlighting how Hustler has remained culturally relevant while staying true to its roots.
“This book is a celebration of everything Hustler has stood for over the last 50 years—free expression, provocation with purpose, and refusing to back down from uncomfortable truths,” said Liz Flynt, chairwoman of the Hustler brand and author of the book. “It’s also a thank-you to the writers, artists and readers who made that possible.”
Notable figures featured in Hustler 50 include President Jimmy Carter, Gore Vidal, Grace Jones, Kathy Griffin, Margaret Cho, Oliver Stone, John F. Kennedy Jr., Harvey Fierstein, Mötley Crüe, Seth MacFarlane and Woody Harrelson, with photography by Dennis Hopper and Anna Nicole Smith. The book also spotlights early appearances by adult icons like Ginger Lynn, Jenna Jameson, Stormy Daniels and Tera Patrick.
Liz Flynt will appear in person at the following events, on tour for the new book, joined by special guests at select locations:
• May 21—Book Soup, Los Angeles, 7:00 p.m., in conversation with comedian Kathy Griffin
• May 29—Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Lexington, Ky., 7:00 p.m., with special guest Larry Flynt Jr.
• May 30—Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Cincinnati, Ohio, 7:00 p.m., with special guest, Larry Flynt Jr.
• May 31—Hustler Hollywood, Lexington, Ky., 7:00 p.m.
• June 6—Hustler Hollywood, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., 7:00 p.m.
• June 7—Books & Books, Coral Gables, Fla., 7:00 p.m., moderated by author and philanthropist Lea Black
• June 14— Hustler Club, New York, N.Y., 9:00 p.m.
• June 20—Barnes & Noble, San Antonio, Texas, 6:00 p.m., in conversation with adult film legend and media personality Lisa Ann
• June 21—Hustler Hollywood, San Antonio, Texas, 6:00 p.m.
• June 28 – Hustler Club, Las Vegas, 9:00 p.m.
Hustler 50 retails for $37.99, and is available on Amazon, HustlerHollywood.com, and at all major booksellers (ISBN: 979-8895150269).
For general information, visit Hustler50.com.
