Ongeneeslijk MAD! #4

Ongeneeslijk MAD! (Dutch MAD Paperback No. 4)

Overview: "Ongeneeslijk MAD!" (Incurably MAD!) is the fourth Dutch-language MAD paperback collection, featuring the distinctive artwork of renowned cartoonist Sergio Aragonés. Published in the Netherlands, this volume showcases Aragonés's signature wordless gags and humorous illustrations, which often appear as marginals in the American MAD Magazine. The cover, dominated by a vibrant yellow, prominently displays the title in bold, red, and black lettering, with "MAD!" underscored by an exclamation mark. The front cover also features a classic Aragonés scene with a character surrounded by his characteristic tiny, chaotic figures, observing a policeman and two figures resembling medical professionals or chefs.

The back cover reinforces the book's title and theme with the tagline "DE HUMOR VAN SERGIO ARAGONÉS IS BESMETTELIJK" (The humor of Sergio Aragonés is contagious). It humorously warns readers that once infected, there is "GEEN GENEZING MOGELIJK" (no cure possible) from these "idiote cartoons," and that purchasing the book will lead to the same "soort krankzinnigheid" (kind of insanity) that made Aragonés famous. The back cover illustration includes a character peering out of a window at a chaotic street scene, while another character, seemingly disheveled, stands in the foreground, with a fire hydrant and a small dog nearby—all typical elements of Aragonés's style.

Content: As indicated by the front cover crediting "door SERGIO ARAGONÉS," this paperback is a dedicated collection of Sergio Aragonés's work. It compiles a selection of his previously published cartoons, likely from various issues of MAD Magazine, presenting them in a concentrated format for the Dutch audience. Aragonés is celebrated for his ability to convey humor purely through visuals, often depicting the absurdities of everyday life, historical events, and popular culture with a unique, energetic line.