A total of 246 original magazines from 1970 through 1998.
NATIONAL LAMPOON began as a publishing venture in 1970, led by comic geniuses Doug Kenney, Henry Beard and magazine publisher Matty Simmons.
The magazine quickly established itself as the most shocking, subversive, and unpredictable mass-circulation magazine ever, offering comic perspectives never before captured in print.
From revolutionizing the magazine industry to launching the careers of some of comedy's most honored performers and writers, NATIONAL LAMPOON has forever changed the face of humor ¿ and American culture.
From movies to books to radio to TV to the web, the NATIONAL LAMPOON has been breaking the barriers of humor and good taste since its inception.
Product Description: Revisit the irreverence, immaturity and ceaseless hilarity of every issue of the National Lampoon monthly magazine covering 29 years, from April 1970 through November 1998. A total of 246 magazines featuring legendary humorists such as Michael O'Donoghue, Henry Beard, Chris Miller, Doug Kenney, P.J. O'Rourke, with classic artwork by Dick Hess, Rich Meyerowitz, and Bruce McCall.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Don't Believe The Bad Reviews
I'm a major fan of the Lampoon(at least the peak years in the 70s) and got this so I could sell the copies I have that I will only cause to fall apart should I read them much. So this, just for its archival ... Read More
Rating: - Animal Cruelty is unnecassary to promote a product
I understand that everyone has the right to freedom of speech, but what about common human decency? I'm a fan of morbid humour, but when you are making fun of killing an innocent creature, I think it has gone ... Read More
Rating: - Highly Recommended!!
After reading the other reviews, I decided to try this even though other reviewers had some gripes about it. I'm glad I ignored the negative reviews! I am a huge fan of the magazine, and now I will be able to ... Read More
Rating: - Nice to re-read the classic first ten years
It was nice to re-read the classic first ten years when Kenny and Beard were on board. I bought the first few issues while in VietNam and it was a blast of fresh air then and still a good read now. Some of Doug ... Read More
Rating: - Beware - not entirely complete
The first thing I looked for on this DVD was one of my favorite issues, "Self Indulgence" only to discover the 1973 issue #12 is missing pages 31-41. This was a comic page centerfold and had probably been ripped ... Read More
- Don't Believe The Bad Reviews
- Animal Cruelty is unnecassary to promote a product
- Beware - not entirely complete