Tall Tales (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Stephen Colbert (Introduction)

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Tall Tales was an innovative newspaper strip syndicated internationally by the New York Herald Tribune from 1957–1963. Whereas newspaper strips are square, single-panel or multiple-panel horizontal gag cartoons, Al Jaffee, known for the Fold-In in MAD Magazine, once again altered the format of his work to create a vertical strip—the first, and last, in newspaper history. Tall Tales contains the best 120 wordless strips out of over 2,200, scanned from the original files. The book features a new preface by Jaffee and an introduction by Stephen Colbert of The Colbert Report.

“Al Jaffee is the cartoonist’s cartoonist. He’s a pioneer in every field, from comic books to book illustration to magazine cartoons. The worst thing about Jaffee is that every time I do a drawing, I find out he’s done it before . . . and better.”—Sergio Aragonés, cartoonist

“This collection proves that not only has Al Jaffee always been funny, he’s always been disturbed.” — Stephen Colbert, from his introduction

About the Author

Al Jaffee is an award-winning cartoonist and cultural icon best known for his work in MAD Magazine. He is the creator, artist, and writer of the MAD Fold-In and Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions. At eighty-six years old, Al Jaffee is still a regular monthly contributor to MAD. He lives in New York City with his wife, Joyce. Stephen Colbert is an American comedian, satirist, actor, and writer. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller I Am America (And So Can You!).

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Product Details Hardcover: 128 pages Publisher: Abrams; illustrated edition edition (September 1, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 0810972727 ISBN-13: 978-0810972728 Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 4.4 x 0.7 inches Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #430,295 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Abrams; illustrated edition edition (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810972727
• ISBN-13: 978-0810972728
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 4.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #430,295 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From the genious behind the Mad fold-ins, September 5, 2008

By	Raymond Tucker (Zombie Swamp, NC USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I had no idea this book existed, but a friend who knew I like comics gave it to me as a gift. This stuff is GREAT! The same sense of humor that gave us the crazy back covers on Mad magazine which when folded revelaed hidden pictures. Similar in nature to Sergio Aragones' drawings in the margins. I love this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tall Tales is a hilarious stocking stuffer, November 16, 2008

By	Mary-Lou Weisman (Westport, CT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The uniquely quirky genius of Mad's Al Jaffee, the master of the Fold-In and Snappy Answers to Stupid questions, is reborn in this long, slim, beautifully designed collection of vertical sight gags. Laughter builds as you turn each page. Suitable for adults and smart kids who love to laugh. [...], it looks like a million. The introduction by Steven Colbert kicks off the humor and makes Tall Tales an immediate collectors'item.

5.0 out of 5 stars Gentle Chuckles, December 20, 2008

By	Not Sam Bass (Tacoma, WA USA) - See all my reviews

Unique perspective, and I am just not talking about the vertical format give these comics charm and timelessness.