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National Lampoon
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Manufacturer: GIT Corp
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Binding: DVD-ROM
Brand: GIT Corp
EAN: 0791149900121
Feature: A total of 246 original magazines from 1970 through 1998.
Format: DVD-Video
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: GIT Corp
Manufacturer: GIT Corp
Model: 90012
Platform: Windows Vista
Publisher: GIT Corp
Release Date: 2007-09-30
Studio: GIT Corp
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Features
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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.
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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.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Don't Believe The Bad Reviews
Comment: 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 value and how it makes studying it easier--I'm also a satirist--is worth far, far beyond what they're charging for it. I'm particularly glad that all the issues were simply scanned, ads and all, as the period ads were always part of the charm. PSYCHOLOGY TODAY seems heavily represented(and at some point, satirized viciously), including merchandising like a game called "Blacks & Whites." One can only wonder...
I notice some reviews complain it doesn't have a search function. Actually, it does, it's just that, unlike past archive CD-ROMs(the original MAD CD-rom collection is one example), it's very no-frills and simply uses the text search function inside Adobe Acrobat itself. Beyond that, it's fine. So far I've been able to find what I've searched for.
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Summary: Animal Cruelty is unnecassary to promote a product
Comment: 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 too far. Would NP have released this cover if the gun were being held to the head of a baby or a racial minority? I'm not talking about politically correct humour. I am merely saying that it is unfortunate that NP has not only included this front cover image, but the back cover clearly indicates that the threat has been carried out. It's not about being tasteful. It's about actually crossing a line into cruelty. So, this product sucks and it insults the intelligence and the level of humor of NP fans.
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Summary: Highly Recommended!!
Comment: 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 all of the issues in the entire run! PDF format makes it very portable and easy to use. Well worth the money if you enjoy the magazine - don't believe the negative reviews this product is awesome!
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Summary: Nice to re-read the classic first ten years
Comment: 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 Kenny's articles are priceless. I continued reading the mag when I went back to college. Everyone in the dorm was a fan of the magazine. This product is a great way to collect the entire series.
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Summary: Beware - not entirely complete
Comment: 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 out of the copy which was scanned for this DVD. How many other issues have whole sections like this missing? Also for some reason my DVD-ROM drive was unable to access any of the program files on this disc. The only folders which show up are 1970's issues. I have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat but it couldn't open the start file either. I tried it on a friends computer and it worked normally there. I don't know why my drive at home can't read it. I wrote to technical support at GIT almost a week ago, but I have received no response yet. I also mentioned the missing pages.
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