In America in 1952, the late William M. Gaines launched a humour magazine that defined a new audience - teenagers - and a new attitude - rebellion against the status quo. Soon "Mad" was parodying squeaky-clean suburban lifestyle and the new consumer society, and its mascot was the mischievous and rebellious Alfred E. Neumann, a parent's and teacher's nightmare. The magazine shocked some and delighted many. This book contains an account of its history, and features every cover since the first edition. It is an exploration of ...
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In America in 1952, the late William M. Gaines launched a humour magazine that defined a new audience - teenagers - and a new attitude - rebellion against the status quo. Soon "Mad" was parodying squeaky-clean suburban lifestyle and the new consumer society, and its mascot was the mischievous and rebellious Alfred E. Neumann, a parent's and teacher's nightmare. The magazine shocked some and delighted many. This book contains an account of its history, and features every cover since the first edition. It is an exploration of US culture, media and politics of the day, and of how "Mad" has changed over 40 years.
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Very Good+ Book. 4to-over 9æ-12" tall. Large, square paperback, perfect bound in stiff pictorial card covers. 208 pages. Profusely illustrated throughout in color and black and white. First British edition, first printing thus with full number line. No previous ownership marks. A clean, sound, tight and unmarked copy. Very good+.
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