Hopping MAD, Howling MAD and The Recycled MAD 1967 to 1972 Paperback Lot

Hopping MAD, Howling MAD and The Recycled MAD make up this three book vintage MAD paperback lot, with Signet editions from the late 1960s and a 1972 Paperback Library edition.

You get three illustrated MAD humor books filled with comic art, satire, and the familiar Alfred E. Neuman style. The books remain readable, but they do show different levels of wear, so this is a better fit for someone who enjoys original reading copies than someone looking for three crisp shelf copies.

Details

• Item: Three book paperback lot
• Title: Hopping MAD, Howling MAD and The Recycled MAD
• Author: William M. Gaines is named on Howling MAD. Authors for Hopping MAD and The Recycled MAD are not confirmed from photos
• Illustrator: Multiple MAD artists. Individual illustrator credits are not fully confirmed from photos
• Publisher: Signet and Paperback Library
• Publication Year: Hopping MAD Signet first printing date October 1969. Howling MAD Signet first printing date October 1967. The Recycled MAD Paperback Library edition first printing April 1972
• Edition and Printing: Hopping MAD copyright page states Fourth Printing and also gives the Signet first printing date of October 1969, making this a later printing overall. Howling MAD states Seventh Printing and gives the Signet first printing date of October 1967, making this a later printing overall. The Recycled MAD is identified as the Paperback Library Edition, First Printing, April 1972
• Format and Binding: Illustrated mass market paperbacks
• Dust Jacket: None, issued as paperbacks
• Pages: Hopping MAD 192 pages. Howling MAD 192 pages. The Recycled MAD page count is not confirmed from photos, add if known
• Genre: Humor, comics, satire
• Language: English
• ISBN: The Recycled MAD spine shows 0-446-64836-1. No ISBN is confirmed from the photos for Hopping MAD or Howling MAD
• Dimensions: The Recycled MAD measures approximately 7 1/2 x 4 inches as provided. Measurements for Hopping MAD and Howling MAD are not confirmed from photos, add if known

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• Graded Good: All three books remain usable reading copies with complete, easy to read interior pages based on the photos and provided notes.
• The Recycled MAD has a clean, colorful front and back cover with its illustrated artwork still strong and easy to see.
• Howling MAD has 192 pages, and the pages are clean and easy to read.
• Hopping MAD has 192 pages, with pages that are easy to read and no writing noted.
• The comic artwork and black and white interior illustrations remain clear throughout the photographed pages.

Issues / Wear

• Hopping MAD has a small tear along the front cover edge, along with normal cover and edge wear.
• Howling MAD shows noticeable cover rubbing, creasing, edge wear, and wear at the upper front cover.
• Howling MAD has water staining visible along the page ends. The provided notes state the pages remain clean and easy to read.
• The paper in all three books shows age toning consistent with older paperback copies.
• Numbers are stamped near the top of Hopping MAD as noted.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

MAD paperbacks brought magazine style satire and artwork into inexpensive books that could be carried and reread.

This group suits a MAD reader who wants several early paperback titles together, including two Signet books and one Paperback Library edition.

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Disclaimer

All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. 

Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.