William M. Gaines's Greasy Mad Stuff, Paperback, 192 pages.  Edited by Albert B. Feldstein. Copyright 1963, Fifth Printing. Published by Signet New American Library, no. D2343.

Synopsis: Published in 1963 by Signet Books, Greasy Mad Stuff is a classic paperback anthology collecting vintage satirical pieces, comic strips, and articles from Mad magazine. Edited by Al Feldstein and published under the guidance of William M. Gaines, the collection captures the sharp, cynical humor that defined the magazine's "Usual Gang of Idiots" during the early 1960s. True to its iconic promotional tagline, "Do you have a well-groomed mind? Mess it up with Greasy Mad Stuff!", the book serves up a potent blend of countercultural wit, irreverent pop-culture parodies, and biting social commentary.   

Like many of the early Mad paperback compilations, the volume features timeless lampoons of everyday American life, consumerism, and media tropes, brought to life by legendary artists and writers such as Harvey Kurtzman, Will Elder, Wally Wood, and Don Martin. Through a mix of mock advertisements, fake product reviews, and narrative comic sketches, the book holds a satirical mirror up to 1960s Cold War America. Today, it remains a cherished collector's item for fans of vintage comic history and a nostalgic time capsule of mid-century American satire.

Condition: The book is in overall good condition. The inside pages are in very good condition with some yellowing from age but no writing or creases. The covers shows considerable wear along the edges. The front cover has a number written on the top left corner, a small piece missing on the top right corner, and the bottom right corner has a small crease and a 1/2" tear. The back cover has a small 1/4" pucture mark. (see photos)