{"product_id":"the-rip-off-mad-1973-laugh-until-it-hurts-1974-vintage-humor-book-set-1970s-satire-paperbacks-comic","title":"The Rip Off Mad (1973) \u0026 Laugh Until It Hurts (1974) Vintage Humor Book Set— 1970s Satire Paperbacks | Comic Parod","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1049\" data-start=\"594\"\u003eThis pair of 1970s paperbacks brings humor and sharp wit straight from the pages of classic American satire. \u003cem data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"703\"\u003eThe Rip Off Mad\u003c\/em\u003e, edited by Albert B. Feldstein, captures the irreverent style that made \u003cem data-end=\"807\" data-start=\"793\"\u003eMad Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e a pop-culture icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1049\" data-start=\"594\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"850\" data-start=\"828\"\u003eLaugh Until It Hurts\u003c\/em\u003e by Jared D. Lee adds clever single-panel cartoons with that unmistakable ‘70s absurdity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1049\" data-start=\"594\"\u003eTogether, they make a great display or lighthearted reading set for collectors who appreciate vintage comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1071\" data-start=\"1051\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1125\" data-start=\"1074\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"1074\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage paperback books (set of 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1163\" data-start=\"1128\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1137\" data-start=\"1128\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 × 4 × 0.5 inches each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1206\" data-start=\"1166\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"1166\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper pages, soft covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"1209\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"1209\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream, red, and illustrated covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1333\" data-start=\"1259\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1279\" data-start=\"1259\"\u003eOrigin or Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warner Paperback Library \/ Scholastic Book Services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1364\" data-start=\"1336\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1352\" data-start=\"1336\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1973–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1407\" data-start=\"1367\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1377\" data-start=\"1367\"\u003eGENRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Humor, Comic Satire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1456\" data-start=\"1410\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"1410\"\u003eLanguage \/ Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English \/ Not numbered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1475\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003eIdentifiers:\u003c\/strong\u003e ISBN 044674252X (\u003cem data-end=\"1510\" data-start=\"1493\"\u003eThe Rip Off Mad\u003c\/em\u003e), TK2661 (\u003cem data-end=\"1543\" data-start=\"1521\"\u003eLaugh Until It Hurts\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1575\" data-start=\"1548\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1578\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1599\" data-start=\"1578\"\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Third Printing (\u003cem data-end=\"1621\" data-start=\"1616\"\u003eMad\u003c\/em\u003e, 1973); First Printing (\u003cem data-end=\"1668\" data-start=\"1646\"\u003eLaugh Until It Hurts\u003c\/em\u003e, 1974)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1726\" data-start=\"1680\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1696\" data-start=\"1680\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not applicable (paperbacks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1809\" data-start=\"1729\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1754\" data-start=\"1729\"\u003eIllustrations\/Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black-and-white cartoon illustrations and parody art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1903\" data-start=\"1812\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1823\" data-start=\"1812\"\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes MAD-style comics, optical illusions, and witty single-panel cartoons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1923\" data-start=\"1905\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2135\" data-start=\"1950\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1950\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both books show mild age toning and surface wear; \u003cem data-end=\"2028\" data-start=\"2011\"\u003eThe Rip Off Mad\u003c\/em\u003e has a small tear on the cover. Pages remain tight and clean—excellent vintage reading or display copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2183\" data-start=\"2138\"\u003eSee all photos for detail—sold as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"2425\" data-start=\"2185\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2425\" data-start=\"2187\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2210\" data-start=\"2187\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2213\" data-start=\"2210\"\u003eNear Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.\u003cbr data-end=\"2256\" data-start=\"2253\"\u003eVery Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-end=\"2308\" data-start=\"2305\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.\u003cbr data-end=\"2367\" data-start=\"2364\"\u003eFair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2454\" data-start=\"2427\"\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2611\" data-start=\"2455\"\u003eFound in a private Michigan humor collection, these paperbacks preserve the cheeky, counterculture attitude that defined American satire in the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2648\" data-start=\"2613\"\u003eAbout the Authors \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2960\" data-start=\"2649\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2672\" data-start=\"2649\"\u003eAlbert B. Feldstein\u003c\/strong\u003e (1925–2014) edited \u003cem data-end=\"2706\" data-start=\"2692\"\u003eMad Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e for nearly three decades, helping shape its signature mix of parody and social critique.\u003cbr data-end=\"2798\" data-start=\"2795\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2814\" data-start=\"2798\"\u003eJared D. Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e (b. 1943) is a celebrated illustrator and humorist whose quirky, expressive line drawings have appeared in books and magazines for over 50 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3058\" data-start=\"2962\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3058\" data-start=\"2962\"\u003eA collectible duo that delivers laughs, wit, and a slice of 1970s pop culture in every page.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3090\" data-start=\"3060\"\u003eDisclaimer  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3224\" data-start=\"3091\"\u003eThe vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3368\" data-start=\"3226\"\u003eWhile I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3542\" data-start=\"3370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3390\" data-start=\"3370\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, away from direct sunlight and humidity.\u003cbr data-end=\"3478\" data-start=\"3475\"\u003ePlease note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3575\" data-start=\"3544\"\u003eAbout Reading Vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3746\" data-start=\"3576\"\u003eAt Reading Vintage, I curate one-of-a-kind treasures for book lovers, decorators, and collectors—including vintage books, retro bookends, and charming collectible pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67549970759894,"sku":"tnv1791383424323","price":12.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/4631\/3942\/files\/the-rip-off-mad-1973-laugh-until-it-hurts-1974-vintage-humor-book-set-1970s-sati_1.jpg?v=1791383431","url":"https:\/\/www.qelzunor.com\/products\/the-rip-off-mad-1973-laugh-until-it-hurts-1974-vintage-humor-book-set-1970s-satire-paperbacks-comic","provider":"Virello","version":"1.0","type":"link"}