The Ides of Mad

From collection MAD Magazine Paperback Collection by Peter H.

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Title

The Ides of Mad

Description

This paperback book, titled 'The Ides of Mad,' is a publication from the Signet imprint of New American Library. The front cover is dominated by a black background, which provides a high contrast for the title 'THE IDES OF MAD' printed in bold yellow serif font at the top. Below the title, the word 'MAD' appears in its iconic large, red, block-letter logo with a white outline. The central graphic is a detailed illustration of a stone-textured bust of Alfred E. Neuman, the mascot of MAD magazine. He is depicted as a Roman emperor, complete with a laurel wreath on his head and a toga draped over his shoulders. A realistic pigeon is perched on top of his head, adding a layer of visual humor. The bust rests on a classical pedestal that bears the inscription 'WHAT-ME WORRY?'. In the upper left corner, the Signet brand mark is visible alongside the series number P3492 and the original retail price of 60 cents. The back cover features a bright yellow background filled with satirical promotional text. It opens with a parody of Mark Antony's speech from 'Julius Caesar,' inviting readers to 'Lend MAD your jeers!' The layout includes six small black-and-white comic panels representing various articles within the book, such as 'Hi-Fi,' 'Endorsements,' and 'Parking Meters.' At the bottom, the publisher's details for New American Library are listed, and a small note indicates the cover was printed in the U.S.A. The book exhibits signs of age and use, including minor corner wear and surface scuffing on the dark front cover.

Book category

Comics & graphic novels

Publisher

Signet / New American Library

Year of publication

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Edition

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Page number

0.00 Seiten

Cover

Paperback

Conservation status

Good

Language

English

Content summary

A satirical collection of articles and comic strips from MAD Magazine. The content includes parodies of classical literature (Shakespeare's Julius Caesar), contemporary technology (Hi-Fi), social issues (parking meters), and media trends like TV movies and endorsements.

Origin

Place of origin

USA

Region/Country

USA

Front cover

Black cover featuring Alfred E. Neuman as a Roman bust with a pigeon on his head.