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 MAD dest 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 ...
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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 MAD dest 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 Aragones, 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.
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Add this copy of Mad's Greatest Artists: the Completely Mad Don Martin to cart. $121.51, good condition, Sold by Goodwill of Colorado rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Running Press Book Publishers.
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This item is in overall good condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have minor wear including slight curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages are intact but may have minor highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have slight wear overall. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. Minor shelf wear overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
Add this copy of Mad's Greatest Artists: the Completely Mad Don Martin to cart. $121.54, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Diamond rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Running Press.
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Add this copy of Mad's Greatest Artists: the Completely Mad Don Martin to cart. $126.00, very good condition, Sold by Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Marietta, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Running Press.
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VG+/VG+/VG+: Both volumes have a sticker at the base of the spine; on the free front end page; and sticker and due date card on the back pasted end page. The slipcase is clean. Two volume set in a slipcase. A red fabric spine with the title in gilt lettering. The remainder of the cover is blue with a glossy color illustration. The free and pasted end pages are illustrated. Pages: Volume One, (4), 5-499; Volume Two, (3), 4-499. Profusely illustrated with both color and black-and-white images. "Presents every cartoon, comic strip, poster, and sticker created by the artist over the course of his thirty-year career with MAD Magazine, organized chronologically and interspersed with sketches, letters, photographs, and tributes."
Add this copy of Mad's Greatest Artists: the Completely Mad Don Martin. to cart. $178.00, like new condition, Sold by Great Expectations Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Staten Island, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Running Press.
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As New in As New jacket. Book. Folio-over 12"-15" tall. Two large folio volumes bound in red and blue cloth with Martin's laminated artwork on front covers, housed in publishers red slipcase, also illustrated with large Don Martin images. Both volumes 499 pages respectively. Profusely illustrated with art from the magazine, chiefly black and white, albeit there are many in color, especially in volume II. Foreword by Gary Larson. Introduction by Al Feldstein. Preface by John Ficarra, editor of Mad Magazine. Stated first edition, first printing with full number line. No previous ownership marks. A pristine, as new set in an excellent slipcase which shows incidental light bump. An extraordinarily large and heavy set, no International shipping. Domestic customers who desire Priority mailing please contact use for a price quote before ordering. We search for the cheapest shipping options and always charge actual cost.
Add this copy of Mad's Greatest Artists: the Completely Mad Don Martin to cart. $179.00, good condition, Sold by Found Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Running Press.
Add this copy of Mad's Greatest Artists: the Completely Mad Don Martin to cart. $230.29, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Running Press.
Enjoyed Mad for years. This 2 volume set is a great keepsake. Don Martin is Mad's maddest for certain. Enjoy everything about this book set. Return to it again and a again for a quick, cheap laugh.
