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Summary: Great Idea - Lousy Execution
Comment: In a rash moment, I sold my collection of National Lampoon magazines dating from April, 1970 through 1985. I replaced it with this DVD...big mistake. The DVD edition could have been much better with a little more effort in creating an index search and enhancing the quality of the scans. Still, I sold my mags for almost $400 and spent only $27 on the DVD. With patience, it suffices but I hope an enhanced version is released soon.

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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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