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Massive HEAVY Hardcover Set; Weight = 6970 Grams (7 KG or 15 Pounds and 6 Oz); ** EXTRA POSTAGE will be REQUIRED for OVERSEAS, at Our Cost; Two Massive Oversized Hardcover Books in 10-1/4" x 13" x 3-1/2" Slipcase Box; Volume One: 1956-1974 = 499 pages and Volume Two: 1974-1988 = 497 pages. Two volume set with red cloth spines and blue boards with illustrated pastedowns. ** Goodreads; 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 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. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall

The massive collection of MAD comic art in two volumes, with slipcase. Set is in fine condition, this is a very large 7kg set and some additional postage may apply depending on location. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall

London: Running Press, 2007. hardcover. fine. 1st Quarto. Two volume set. Half bound in red cloth with matching slipcase. Blue textured boards with tipped on colour illustrations on both front covers. Gilt lettering on both spines. Illustrated wrapper around slipcase. Endpapers decorated in blue onomatopoeia. Volume 1 contains Martin's work between 1956 and 1974. Volume 2 contains Martin's work from 1974 to 1988. Clean text and tightly bound. This set is in very good to fine condition. Don Martin was a highly influential and iconic cartoonist known for his distinctive style and irreverent humor. He gained immense recognition for his work in Mad magazine, where he became a staple of the publication for over three decades. Martin's cartoons were celebrated for their zany characters, absurd situations, and innovative use of visual gags, which often incorporated hilarious sound effects. His imaginative character names, like Fester Bestertester and Fonebone, added an extra layer of humor to his creations. This set serves as a comprehensive collection of his work, allowing fans and newcomers alike to explore the genius of this legendary humorist. Martin's contributions extended beyond Mad magazine, as he continued to captivate audiences with his unique art style and humor, leaving an indelible mark on the comic art form. His legacy endures through his timeless and uproarious creations, which continue to be celebrated by fans and admirers of humor and cartooning to this day. 2007