Did you know that Irving Berlin once sued MAD Magazine for publishing parodies of his lyrics? And that the resulting Supreme Court case established the right to publish song parodies? Did you ever wonder how Alfred E. Neuman became MAD Magazine’s cover boy? This new compilation of pieces from the well-known humor magazine includes the stories behind the Irving Berlin court case and Alfred E. Neuman, as well as other essays about MAD’s history and cultural impact. Containing classic MAD Magazine features from the 1950s to the present, Totally MAD (Time Home Entertainment, $34.95) is perfect for old fans who want to re-read their favorite features and new readers looking for an introduction to the magazine.