Mad's Dave Berg Looks At Living #N/A (Standard Paperback)
Warner Books / EC Publications • Mad Magazine Paperback Series
Writer
Dave Berg
Interior Artist
Dave Berg
Cover Artist
Dave Berg
Publication Date
1971 (Approximate)
Cover Variant
Standard Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A collection of satirical comic strips by legendary Mad artist Dave Berg, focusing on the mundane aspects of American life, social etiquette, and family dynamics under his recurring 'The Lighter Side of...' banner. Features Alfred E. Neuman on the cover in a cameo-style gag representation.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Extensive spine stress and color-breaking creases across the length of the spine; multiple surface creases on the front cover; significant edge wear and blunted corners; visible lamination peeling or heavy wear at the top right corner; cover shows heavy scuffing and loss of gloss.
Estimated Market Value
$2 - $8 (Raw)
Recent Sales
Similar vintage Mad paperbacks in low-to-mid grade generally sell in bulk lots for $1-$5 per book, or individually for under $10.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Includes the signature observational humor of Dave Berg; trade paperback format designed for newsstands and mass-market bookstores; features iconic '8-ball' eye binoculars cover art.
Authentication Notes
The wear pattern, paper aging, and binding Type (perfect bound) are consistent with early 1970s Warner Books / Paperback Library production standards. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.