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Name: Good days and Mad
Author: Dick DeBartolo

Good Days and Mad offers an exclusive glimpse into the world of Mad magazine, tracing the contributions of its most iconic writers and artists. The book highlights the founder William M. Gates and editor Dick DeBartolo, presenting original documents, illustrations, and commentary that illuminate the creative process behind the magazine’s enduring American wit and humor.

First publish date: 1994

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Dick DeBartolo

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