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Original first-edition Official National Lampoon Bicentennial Calendar for 1976, published by Vintage Books in 1975.
Created as a satirical alternative to traditional American Bicentennial memorabilia, this oversized calendar combines dark humor, historical references and parody artwork in classic National Lampoon style.
Each month features a large illustration spoofing a recognizable American artist or visual style, accompanied by an unconventional calendar of unusual, tragic and absurd events from American history.
Featured artwork shown in the photographs includes:
• “Nisei Saturday Afternoon,” after Thomas Hart Benton
• “An Impromptu Departure,” after Charles Dana Gibson
• “Ethel and Julius,” after Norman Rockwell
The Mount Rushmore cover was illustrated by Michael Gross. An unusual collectible from National Lampoon’s influential 1970s era and a strong display piece for collectors of vintage humor, political satire, Bicentennial memorabilia and underground publishing.
PUBLICATION DETAILS:
Title: The Official National Lampoon Bicentennial Calendar, 1976
Compiled by: Christopher Cerf and William G. Effros
Publisher: Vintage Books / Random House
Publication Year: 1975
Edition: First Edition
First Printing: September 1975
Calendar Year: 1976
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0394715055
ISBN-13: 9780394715056
Original Cover Price: $3.95
Country of Manufacture: United States
The exact calendar shown in the photographs is included. No additional materials are included.
Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.
