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MAD About Star Wars: Thirty Years of Classic Parodies Paperback – October 16, 2007

by Jonathan Bresman (Author), George Lucas (Foreword)
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A long time ago (thirty years) in a galaxy far, far away (California) . . . 

It is a period steeped in cinematic lore. Rebel filmmaker George Lucas, striking from a base in Northern California, won a tremendous box office victory against all odds with Star Wars, his sci-fi spectacular.

During the ensuing craze, MAD’s “Usual Gang of Idiots” managed to steal a few laughs at the movie’s expense, soon discovering that Star Wars was the ultimate pop culture punching bag.

Pursuing each Star Wars film’s release with more mockery, the MAD men spent the next three decades making a farce of the Force and spreading mirth across the galaxy.

Now, in this special edition volume, you’ll chuckle as the Star Wars saga’s greatest moments are mocked by such MAD greats as Dick DeBartolo, Mort Drucker, Don Martin, and Sergio Aragonés; smirk as the striking similarities between the space battles created by Industrial Light & Magic and by the “Usual Gang of Idiots” are revealed; hum along to the unforgettable Star Wars musical, as penned by MAD’s master lyricist, Frank Jacobs; gasp at the startling insights into R2-D2’s love life; and marvel at the real reason why Lucas’ s lawyers never sued MAD.

And that’s just the beginning. . . .

So, pick up this book and see why, when Star Wars gets the MAD treatment . . . Sith happens! It is your destiny.
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    October 16, 2007
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    8.33 x 0.33 x 10.51 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0345501640
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0345501646
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Jonathan Bresman is MAD Magazine’s senior editor in charge of developing new talent. What has he done to deserve such a punishment? Well, in previous incarnations he’s served as a conceptual researcher on Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace, as Star Wars online's production correspondent, and as the author of the book The Art of Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace.Bresman was also Creative Director of Vis-a-vis/Kerplink, an animation and design firm where he co-created award-winning cartoon properties. Additionally, he supervised concept design projects for clients such as Mainframe, Hasbro and LeapFrog, and e-learning animations for companies such as Oracle, Pfizer and Autodesk. Back in his undergraduate days at Harvard, Bresman interned for The Late Show with David Letterman, Lucasfilm, MAD, Marvel Comics and Valiant Comics, and studied animation writing at the American Film Institute’s Television Writers Workshop. He also has a master’s degree in Communication and Education from Columbia University’s Teachers College. Now that he is a member of MAD’s“Usual Gang of Idiots” he wonders if it’s not too late to become a nice doctor or lawyer.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Del Rey (October 16, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0345501640
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0345501646
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.33 x 0.33 x 10.51 inches
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photog
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential satire
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2021
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It was beyond time that the Star Trek grandson was introduced to AEN.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A good look back at Star Wars movies
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2020
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Loved this collection. This is a nice collection of vintage strips, fold-ins, covers, ads, etc. from MAD magazine over the years focusing on Star Wars (thru Revenge of the Sith). From a long time Star Wars fan, and comic book fan, this book is highly recommended. A+
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Tami
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Star Wars Geeks and Mad Fans
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2011
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I will do just about anything to get my 9-year-old son to read, and this was a huge success. He read it cover to cover in 2 days, and he is generally indifferent to reading. Very funny (he read much of it to me, and I previewed it before giving it to him). There are a very few borderline-risque jokes (for example, in some parodies "Luke" is renamed "Lube"), but these go over his head. Very funny overall and great for anyone who loves Mad and Star Wars.
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Adam Richter
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy it, you will!
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2008
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The cover says it all... this book contains thirty years of "Star Wars"-related parodies from the pages of MAD, and if you're a fan of either the movies or the magazine, you're in for a treat.

One of the best things about this book is that the writers aren't afraid to really go after George Lucas and the stars of the films; they repeatedly take sharp jabs at Lucas's greed, the stiff acting, the merchandising run amok, etc. In contrast, many recent, high-profile "Star Wars" parodies in other media (i.e., "Family Guy," "Robot Chicken") have tended to have fun with the characters and specific scenes while being careful not to insult Lucas personally, probably out of fear of angering him. Ironically, Lucas doesn't seem to mind MAD's material at all; in fact, he's actually sent fan letters to MAD (which are included in this book), and he even wrote the book's introduction!

However, as the editor points out in several of the entertaining trivia pieces that accompany the articles, there was a good deal of repetition in MAD's "Star Wars" pieces over the years, and as a result, "MAD About Star Wars" can wear kind of thin if you try to read too much in one sitting. It's best to enjoy it a bit at a time.

It's great to have so much "Star Wars" humor together in one place, including parodies of all six movies, "Star Wars"-themed Fold-ins, and even a spoof of the "Star Wars" postage stamps. So go ahead and check it out, and may the farce be with you!
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Zepp SuperFreak
5.0 out of 5 stars Star Wars parody that's as fun and funny as I remember
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2018
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Fun Mad Magazine Star Wars parody nostalgia I remember from back in the day, but all in one place. In addition to the one I bought for myself, I gave two others to friends for Christmas presents. Star Wars fans, as well as anyone else who wants funny parody will love this!
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William White
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2021
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Funny and. Must have for any star wars fan
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Margaret
5.0 out of 5 stars Mad Star Wars a huge success
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2018
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My oldest grandson loves Star Wars. I am alays looking for something to give him that is unique and different. It came in in perfect condition and on time. It was a big hit with him at Christmas.
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Johnny
5.0 out of 5 stars Mad about Star Wars is a great addition for both Mad Magazine and Star Wars fans
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2015
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Mad about Star Wars is a great addition for both Mad Magazine and Star Wars fans. In this edition you get to read numerous pages of past Mad Magazine Star Wars content. All six current Star Wars films are spoofed, a look into Mad's version of the Star Wars fan base and much, much more. I recommend this book for anyone who would like a good laugh.
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Douglas Greensalde
5.0 out of 5 stars Good stocking stuffer
Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2021
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Perfect stocking stuffer for my son
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Feetman
5.0 out of 5 stars Es lebe MAD dreimal hoch.
Reviewed in Germany on February 5, 2021
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Tolles Comic Book. Mir gefallen diese Geschichten. Die deutschen Umsetzungen waren etwas anders, soweit ich mich erinnern kann, aber jede Story, jede Zeichnung, jede Seite ist ein Genuss und transformiert mich in eine Zeit zurück, die ich "geliebt" habe. Übrigens, wer gute Grundkenntnisse der englischen Sprache besitzt versteht jeden Witz.
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marc
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in Spain on July 20, 2020
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Incredible quality for second hand and shipped quickly. And it's MAD! NUFF SAID!
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neil mirji
5.0 out of 5 stars star roars
Reviewed in India on September 28, 2015
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spaced out
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Pierre
4.0 out of 5 stars Un classique du Gang of Idiots
Reviewed in France on March 22, 2013
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C'est truffé de petites infos en marge des parodies "d'époque" et c'est une lecture qui permet de prendre un peu de recul avec cette saga qu'on peut adorer tout comme aimer la détester.
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