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i got this for my 20something son and he enjoys it. great conversation for a party.
I have no idea what the other reviewers who see a "low resolution" image are talking about. The cartoons on the CD in PDF format and anyone who can run Adobe Reader can easily increase the zoom level. The pics are quite clear in all their glorious hilarity. The introductions for each decade are basic but to "get" some of the puns, one may need to research a bit into the parlance of that era especially those of us born a generation or two after the publication date.
Thus the recommendation. Witty, sophisticated, insightful. How many times have I looked at a New Yorker cartoon and burst out laughing, and then thinking about this understood that the cartoon perfectly embodies a current mood, or social fashion or foible. Dip in and dip out, enjoy here and there what happens to catch the eye. But the laughter given in a moment does not lend itself to unending, endless repetition. Reading through Cartoons like this cover to cover is a different experience from catching one rare one at a time.A good chunk of American social history is in these cartoons, but perhaps most importantly many are miniature pieces of brilliance , and delight. Forget the misses, and there are misses, whether through being made stale by Time or not. There is enough really good stuff here not to be disappointed.
Excellent humor and I just ordered the "Reject" version. I am really happy that I purchased this "Collectible" for myself. My friends go through it whenever they visit me. Cartoons go back to the 1920s. Wonderful book for many ages.
additional cartoons included make it the best book I ever bought. The book WITHOUT the CDs is worth much more than what I paid for.
The book itself is quite large but it's packed with cartoons from 8 decades. I like the fact that you have a real solid book.
I just bought this book(the hard cover version) and think it's brilliant. I don't know what everybody is complaining about.
I've read some of the reviews about people complaining about the size of the book but unless you don't intend to read it while you're on the toilet, it is perfect for reading on a table or even your lap. The quality of the CDs are good as well.
Having 2 CDs with over 68000(.).
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