World Famous Comics: MAD's Greatest Artists: The Completely MAD Don Martin (MAD's Greatest Artists Series)
MAD's Greatest Artists: The Completely MAD Don Martin (MAD's Greatest Artists Series)
By: Don Martin Publisher: Running Press Average Rating: Binding: Hardcover Format: Box set Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 1200 Publication Date: October 23, 2007 Studio: Running Press
Just about everyone who came of age during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s was influenced by MAD MAGAZINE, and no one at MAD was more influential than "MAD's MADdest Artist," Don Martin.
His immediately recognizable style--featuring bulbous noses, wild sound effects, and the legendary "hinged feet"--was filled with broad and daring slapstick and routinely broke new ground. A surprisingly quiet man, Martin's work spoke volumes as he left an indelible mark on several generations, influencing the style of many illustrators while shaping the sense of humor of countless misguided youths. He was inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2004.
Says Gary Larson, creator of The Far Side: "Don Martin was the one who really stood out."
Now, it is with great pride that Running Press, in collaboration with MAD, launches the MAD's Greatest Artists: The Completely MAD Don Martin (MAD's Greatest Artists Series)
For the first time ever, here is the complete collection of every piece of art Don Martin published in MAD throughout his extraordinary thirty-year tenure (1957-1987). With all of Martin's strips, covers, posters, and stickers--presented in chronological order--it is nothing less than a masterpiece of comic genius.
Complementing Martin's opus of published works are letters, sketches, and rare photos providing an in-depth look at the artist at work. Plus, scattered throughout are notes and original illustrations--commissioned for this volume--paying tribute to the artist and penned by MAD's most-notable personalities, including Al Jaffee, Mort Drucker, Jack Davis, Sergio Aragonés, and more. There are also notes by the likes of Jim Davis (Garfield) and a foreword by Gary Larson.
A collector's item and object d'art in its own right, this deluxe two-volume slipcased edition will be the season's must-have gift book for the millions whose childhoods--and subsequent adulthoods--would not have been the same without MAD MAGAZINE and Don Martin.
What do you mean no girls? ^ I have long had this set in my wish list, so long that I sorta gave up. Then behold it appeared this holiday season! Oh, what joy! Its going to take me a long time to go through, time I consider very well wasted.
I have one thing tho that took me aback - the Washington Post review above, by Michael Dirda who I happen to enjoy reading, had a comment that just blew me away " It must be admitted that few girls, of whatever age, have ever fathomed the delirious appeal of Mad humor. " WTF? Of course we did, and still do! Of all the silly things. Women's sense of humor can be just as sick as a man's, with a bit more of a bite, actually!
But no matter your gender, if you grew up with MAD, you must find a way to get this set.
Bargain at Barnes and Noble ^ Just picked this up for $25 ($16 after member discount and coupon) at Barnes and Noble. My local store had three remaindered copies - probably because the shrinkwrap around the books was ripped. The books though were in perfect condition. Worth taking a look for.
Unbelievably great! ^ If you love Mad Magazine, and, if you did you loved Don Martin -- then you absolutely MUST get this amazing set. Just pure comic genius in one place, guaranteed to have you laughing all over again.
Memory lane with MAD ^ Our entire family enjoys flipping thru all the pages. It brings my husband and I back to our childhood. We love the humor of the MAD comics. There's enough material to amuse you for many hours! The books themselves are also done well with good quality bindings and paper.
Anything Goes Trivia
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