Many are familiar with MAD Magazine, but the first twenty-three issues were in comic form. The book was written and edited by Harvey Kurtzman, and drawn by likes of Wally Wood, Bill Elder, Jack Davis, and Basil Wolverton. Now IDW unveils an ARTIST'S EDITION of the classic satirical publication.
“MAD influenced generations of filmmakers, artists and countless others,” said Editor Scott Dunbier, “its impact on American culture can’t be understated.” Continued MAD Editor John Ficarra, "This is a really fabulous book and I just want to be clear: I say something nice about it in the press release and I definitely get a free copy. Otherwise forget it."
For those who don't know, ARTIST’S EDITIONs are printed the same size as the original art. While appearing to be in black & white, each page has been scanned in COLOR to mimic as closely as possible the experience of viewing the actual original art—for example, you are able to clearly see paste-overs, blue pencils in the art, editorial notes, art corrections. Each page is printed the same size as drawn, and the paper selected is as close as possible to the original art board.