{"product_id":"vintage-1968-mad-magazine-special-number-4-mount-rushmore-mini-posters-satire","title":"Vintage 1968 MAD Magazine Special Number 4 Mount Rushmore Mini-Posters Satire","description":"CONDITION NOTE: The cover has heavy wear including tears, creases, etc. See photos for condition details. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the MAD Special Number Four magazine, published in 1968. The iconic cover features a satirical depiction of Mount Rushmore with the headline \"WHERE HAVE ALL THE STATESMEN GONE?\". The bottom left of the cover features a classic MAD caricature, and a prominent callout advertises \"STARRING A SPECIAL BONUS: DECORATE YOUR ROOM WITH 16 FULL-COLOR MAD MINI-POSTERS\". The back cover showcases \"MAD's Great Moments In Advertising,\" featuring a humorous scene related to a \"CANCER CHECK-UP MOBILE UNIT\" and \"FREE CHEST X-RAY,\" with photography credited to Irving Schild.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage periodical is a classic example of MAD's unique brand of humor and social commentary, making it a desirable item for collectors of satire, pop culture ephemera, and vintage magazines. The issue includes various articles and features, such as \"BURN, BABY, BURN!\" (featuring Smokey Bear), and a full table of contents with sections like \"MAD's Great Moments In Advertising,\" \"JOKE AND DAGGER DEPARTMENT,\" and \"THE LIGHTER SIDE OF FEARS\". This listing includes one (1) magazine, as pictured.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003ePublication Name: MAD Special\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: E.C. Publications, Inc.\u003cbr\u003eItem Type: Magazine\u003cbr\u003eIssue Date: 1968\u003cbr\u003eSubject: Humor, Satire, Pop Culture\u003cbr\u003eEra: 1960s\u003cbr\u003eIssue Number: Four\u003cbr\u003eFeatures: Special Edition, 16 Full-Color MAD Mini-Posters, Irving Schild Photography (back cover)\u003cbr\u003eIncluded Components: 1x Magazine","brand":"Keystone Crypt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67261244932141,"sku":"4A1-8.2026_F1FE","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0381\/1210\/0397\/files\/57_1365e752-5947-48f2-952e-c301dc606a1c.jpg?v=1786157690","url":"https:\/\/keystonecrypt.com\/products\/vintage-1968-mad-magazine-special-number-4-mount-rushmore-mini-posters-satire","provider":"Keystone Crypt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}