It is nearly impossible to find anyone over forty who does not know, and love, MAD Magazine. More than just a popular magazine, MAD was a phenomenon that shaped the sense of humor and worldview of anyone who came of age in the 1960’s and ‘70s. But of all the legendary cartoonist featured throughout the years, Don Martin was the one who truly stood out.

Aptly titled “MAD’s Maddest Artist,” Martin’s twisted original approach to art was revolutionary and inspired generations of artists. As a tribute to this American icon, Running Press, in collaboration with MAD, presents The Completely MAD Don Martin. For the first time, every piece of art Martin published during his extraordinary 30-year tenure at MAD Magazine has been compiled in a deluxe, 1,000 page, 25 pound, two-volume slipcased special edition. Featuring page after page of Martin’s bold artwork and outlandish sense of humor - from flying frying pans (THWACK!) and runaway steamrollers (FWOON!), to those bulbous noses and hinged feet- Martin’s twisted style will have fans laughing from the first vividly colored panel.

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 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 foreward by Gary Larson (Far Side). A collector’s item and object d’art in its own right, this hefty tome celebrates the art of one of the greatest cartoonists of the twentieth century. Martin’s work is a cultural touchstone for generations of MAD Magazine readers. Old-time fans will rediscover his genius and new readers will pick up this incredible compendium and be instantly hooked.