MAD About Politics: An Outrageous Pop-Up Political Parody (Hardcover)

~ The Usual Gang of Idiots (Author), John Ficarra (Foreword)

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Product Description

From the demented pages of MAD Magazine comes a depraved and uproarious look at contemporary politics' juiciest scandals. Revel in the salacious animation of our fearless leaders' most embarrassing moments. Hunt with Dick Cheney, learn how to spell with Dan Quayle, take speech lessons with George W. Bush, and find out why Alfred E. Neuman is running for President...again and again and again.

Mad About Politics: A Pop-Up Book spares nothing at the expense of our elected officials, highlighting the unbearable truth about who's in charge. With precise pop-up ingenuity American power players have never looked so enjoyably foolish. If you're wondering who to vote for on Election Day let MAD About Politics give you some pointers. Suitable for the sardonic this tome of asinine political parody will have anyone with a sense of humor rolling in the aisles.

About the Author

Alfred E. Neuman is the clownish figurehead of MAD Magazine and America's number one maven of mischief. He has been running for President since he first graced the cover of MAD in December 1956, nominating himself against incumbent Dwight D. Eisenhower. For over fifty years Neuman has offered America a guiding hand, and instead of debating the misery of taxes, war, or crime he has run on the simple platform of "What me Worry?" No one can argue that Neuman firmly stands for what he believes in or that his vision is one of hope. With all the trivial speeches, untenable promises, and electoral demagoguery this year, maybe its time to listen to what Alfred E. Neuman has to say about the future of our nation.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 14 pages
• Publisher: Insight Editions; Pop edition (October 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933784652
• ISBN-13: 978-1933784656
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #551,816 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Something to Annoy and Tickle Everyone, October 10, 2009

By	Brent R. Swanson "coffee shop inspector" (Crooper, Illinois) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Here's a fun pop-up book cobbled together from items published in MAD Magazine from the mid-'80s on through the recent McCain vs. Obama presidential race. Like most of MAD's material, it runs the gamut from sophomoric to brilliant, but it's never boring and is usually funny.

The pop-up effects range from dial-a-jokes to pull-tab surprises and a couple of clever animation effects. The Clinton-era gags should put this book off-limits to children. Most of the humor in this book would likely bore or escape pre-teen readers.

While this book doesn't contain my favorite piece of MAD presidential humor (in which pieces of candidates photos were assembled into a "the ideal candidate" [guess who?]), I got enough laughs for my money. I'll be interested to see how much of its humor survives after another three or four decades.

5.0 out of 5 stars Leave it to MAD . . . , January 7, 2009

By	M. Mackey "Mad Mackey" (Newbury Park, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For any MAD fan . . . or not, this book is a MUST. It is irreverent as a MAD parody should be and is really not for kids - there is some adult content. The Pop-ups are not that elaborate, but still great none-the-less. There are also some wonderful removable collectables to top it off.

At this price, buy it . . .

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mad...about Mad About Politics, October 24, 2008

By	Tim Lasiuta "Comic Fan 42" (Red Deer, Alberta) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This is the Mad Magazine that I (mostly) remember.

Political satire by the Usual Gang of Idiots is inspiring, if you can call it that. Perhaps, a better word might be re-inspiring. A good motto for this book might be Lived it, read about it, time to laugh about it.

That's exactly what we can do. From Bill Clinton and his wanderings, to the current campaign to replace George W Bush, the sheer idiocy of their strategies to convince voters of their integrity is highlighted. Really, the Presidential Candidate Choose Your Own Adventure Book is probably the best paste on. I only wonder exactly why Sarah Palin doesn't show up on Lance Rivers? SNL is getting old. What exactly is physically wrong with Dick Cheney? His pocket book is fine, isn't it?

I am marginally surprised that the Bush years center piece is so short. Perhaps it was either adding 20 pages of pop-ups, fold overs, and spinning wheels.

If there is any tastelessness in the book, it's focused on Bill Clinton. Any president who thinks with something other than his brain, is certain to be lampooned for his lack of integrity. The presidential portrait with the optional Lewinsky pull just pushes the boundary. (But so did Bill).

One more time, if I could vote, my write in ballot, Alfred E Newman. The most scary scenario, if Alfred won, who would make decisions for the American people??? Perhaps Al Feldstein might yet return to public service with his well developed sense of sarcasm and graphic design.

Who needs to watch the news, read Mad About Politics!

Tim Lasiuta