MADs Don Martin Graaft Dieper #5

MAD's Don Martin Graaft Dieper

"MAD's Don Martin Graaft Dieper" (MAD's Don Martin Digs Deeper) is the fifth Dutch paperback collection featuring the distinctive and beloved artwork and humor of Don Martin, a prominent cartoonist for MAD Magazine. This volume showcases Martin's signature style, characterized by exaggerated sound effects (sniff!), rubbery characters, and absurdist situations, all of which contributed to his status as one of MAD's most recognizable and influential artists.

The cover features a classic Don Martin character, identifiable by his large nose and expressive eyes, humorously engaged in what appears to be a deep nose-pick, a visual gag typical of Martin's often grotesque yet comical scenarios. The title "Graaft Dieper" plays on the idea of delving further into Martin's unique brand of humor, suggesting that readers are about to experience an even more profound (or perhaps profoundly silly) dive into his comedic world.

The back cover reinforces Don Martin's mastery of "tasteless humor" (smaakloze humor), humorously posing the question of how low one must stoop to find its lowest point, then proudly declaring that Don Martin has clearly reached the pinnacle in this endeavor. This self-aware commentary on the nature of MAD's humor was a hallmark of the magazine's approach, often celebrating its own irreverence. The phrase "Buig je diep en zak af met..." (Bend deep and sink with...) further invites readers to fully immerse themselves in the book's contents.

Price:

• f. 4,95 (Dutch Guilders)
• BF. 85 (Belgian Francs)