Your
Unauthorized Guide
to the Golden Age of National Lampoon
Magazine (1970-1975)

Home

Introduction

Answers

Staff & Contributors

Issues

Books & Anthologies

Radio Hour

Recordings

Where To Find Stuff

Classifieds

About This Site

Sources

Search:

Last update: July 27, 2010. Original material (excluding quoted material) © 1997-2010 Mark Simonson.

Mark's Very Large National Lampoon Site is not affiliated with National Lampoon or National Lampoon Inc. Click here for the real thing.

WANTED

Wanted: I would like to purchase a copy of the National Lampoon "Are You a Nerd?" poster from the late 1970s. This has special significance to me. I was walking through a Fred Meyer store with my oldest daughter (then two) who suddenly blurted out, "There's daddy!". She was pointing at the poster. I purchased it (and changed my dress code) and had it hanging in my office for many years, until I lost it in a move. Contact Bill. (1/21/10)

Wanted: 1970s Lampoon Issues. I used to have every issue of Lampoon from about 1972 through 1979, bound in yellow binders. When I left for college in the early 1980s, my parents threw them out or sold them in a garage sale. I would love to have those issues again! I'm mostly interested in buying complete years (1975, 1976, 1978, etc.). But I'll buy what I can get. So if anyone has some 'Poons they'd like to part with at a reasonable price (to help out a fan who's old enough to have read them the first time around!). Contact Bill. (12/17/09)

Wanted: Looking for a parody ad that appeared in NatLamp in the March 1976 issue: Nelson Rockefeller is standing by an image of North America from space, and the entire US is blacked out. The copy has him explaining that he has turned off all of America's electrical generating capacity just to show that he can do it. A friend and I photocopied that page and posted it all over campus at UC Santa Barbara when we were long-haired radicals there. Need it now as a prop for a birthday speech I'm giving him in just a few days. A scan that I can print would be fine for my purposes. Anybody able to make my day? Contact Kevin. (6/22/09)

Wanted: Copy of a biographical story appearing in 1981 or early 1982 on the occasion of the departure of, I believe, P. J. O'Rourke. The story is a reflection on the years preceding the author's tenure at NatLamp and focuses on time spent in Baltimore. Contact Harry. (1/28/09)

Wanted: National Lampoon Radio Hour episodes #32 and 35-44 (see full listing here) Prefer mp3's. Willing to buy or trade for other NatLamp related items. Thank you. Contact Raj. (1/15/09)

Wanted: Am looking for the National Lampoon Map of the World. (Mine was stolen off my wall in 1973, and I've been looking for a replacement ever since.) I'm not a Collector, just want it legible. Contact Sherwood. (10/27/08)

Wanted: I'm looking for the June 1973 (Violence) issue, in particular the "Kit and Kaboodle" comic parody. Contact Elliot. (10/26/08)

Wanted: I'm looking to purchase the National Lampoon magazine January 1973 #34 - "Kill This Dog!"; April 1970 #1, February 1973 #35, October 1974 #55, all or one, in good condition or better. Contact Allen. (9/15/08)

Wanted: I am looking for a copy of National Lampoon's 1964 High School Yearbook Parody in good shape. Edition doesn't matter. Looking for one to read, i.e., not a collectors item. Contact Skip. (6/27/08)

Wanted: Sure would like to find an MP3 of this show: National Lampoon Radio Hour "The Canadian Show", May 11, 1974 / #26 Contact Steve. (6/27/08)

Wanted: I am searching for an audio recording (either original radio station LP or digital copy) of this program airdate October 19, 1974 / #49 / "The California Show". Contact Kim. (6/27/08)

Wanted: Copy of National Lampoon's famous "You May Already Be a Wiener" cartoon subscription card. The better the condition, the higher the price. Contact Richard. (4/19/08)

Wanted: Recording of the National Lampoon Radio Hour "California Show." Contact Bob. (3/7/08)

Wanted: National Lampoon issues: 1970: April, October, November; 1971: April, May, October; 1973: January; 1974: July. Contact Stefanie. (3/7/08)

Wanted: The "Are You A Nurd?" poster, published by NatLamp in the late 1970s. Contact Stefanie. (3/7/08)

Wanted: National Lampoon Magazine's special publication (title unknown) of cartoonist Tom Cheney's best Natl. Lampoon work, all in one special large magazine fomat. At least, that's the way I remember it. They offered it for sale in their regular issues for a short time, but like a fool, I never got around to ordering it,so I lost out. Can anyone help me here? Contact David. (2/14/08)

Wanted: Looking for the issue with a color comic recounting the misadventures of "Sven Smokehouse." All I can recall is that he loses his nose and the doctors graft one of his big toes in its place. Probably from 1975 or 1976, although it could be +/- another year. Contact Michael. (2/12/08)

Wanted: National Lampoon Magazine's special publication (title unknown) of cartoonist Tom Cheney's best Natl. Lampoon work, all in one special large magazine fomat. At least,that's the way I remember it, anyway. They offered it for sale in their regular issues for a short time, but like a fool, I never got around to ordering it, so I lost out. Can anyone help me here?? Thanks... Desperate in Massachusetts. Contact Brian. (1/16/08)

Wanted: Looking to buy the November-December issue from 1990. Contact Brian. (12/16/07)

Wanted: Looking for a recording of the "Goodbye Pop" LP. Contact Lee. (12/16/07)

Wanted: National Lampoon Radio Hour shows. Will consider buying. I have a large trade list of music and DVDs. Contact Wenny. (12/16/07)

Wanted: August 1979 (Travel) issue. Contact Robin. (12/16/07)

Wanted: I'm interested in acquiring any O.C. & Stiggs issues. Contact Ed. (7/11/07)

Wanted: I'm trying to find an issue of NL from (1989-1990?). There was a short story called "the coolest guys in the world" in it. I've been looking for this issue on and off for 10 years. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Contact Chris. (5/26/07)

Wanted: I am looking for any issues from 1991-1998. Yes, I am a completist. They're either very scarce, or there is absolutely no demand for them at all, except me. Contact Tim. (5/17/07)

Wanted: I'm looking for a videotape or DVD of "National Lampoon's Lemmings," with the original cast (Belushi, Guest, Playten, etc.) at the Village Gate. I'd pay up to $20 for it. Contact Tom. (4/21/07)

Wanted: I am looking for the Feb. 1979, Nov. 1978, and May 1977 issues. Anyone interested in selling these issues? Contact Tony. (4/17/07)

Wanted: I'm looking to buy the last issue of National Lampoon--the "Failure" issue, starring the Gilligan Papers, from '98. Yes, I need the "Failure" issue. Contact Jordan Lee. (2/3/07)

FOR SALE OR TRADE

Taking Bids: I have a collection of National Lampoons I wish to sell as a group. The crown jewel is the April 1, 1970 "Sexy Cover" issue,  National Lampoon's first edition. Full list of issues in the group: Apr 1970, Aug 1970, Oct 1970, Nov 1970, Jan 1971, Feb 1971, Mar 1971, May 1971, Jun 1971, Jul 1971, Sep 1971, Oct 1971, Nov 1971, Jan 1972, Feb 1972, Mar 1972, Apr 1972, May 1972, Jun 1972, Jul 1972, Aug 1972, Oct 1972, Nov 1972, Dec 1972, Jan 1973, Apr 1973. I am accepting bids. Will do so until 30 Aug 2010. Winner takes all. Contact Thruston. (7/27/10)

Taking Bids: Taking bids on the original colored pencil illustration (not a reproduction!) for the July 1972 article "The way to be a masculine he-man". This illustration is in excellent condition on the original board. It is signed by Vincent Calabrese and has his logo sticker on the back. This art work has been in my possession for over thirty years, it is time it went to a collector. I will sent scanned copy upon request. Contact Ken. (7/25/10)

For Sale: Here is a list of back issues that I would like to sell, preferably as a single lot. Most of them are in good shape but they have a slight musty smell. May 1970 (Che'); August 1971 (no cover); January 1972; 1974 June thru November; all 1975 except March, May, June; all 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980; 1981 Jan thru August and November; 1982 June thru December; all 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 (except November), 1987, 1988, 1989 (except April/June), 1990; 1991 (except January, July, and November); 1992 Feb/April 1992. Also Comics, 199th Birthday Book, 10th Anniversary Anthology Book II, 1964 High School Yearbook Parody, True Facts, Son of Cartoons Even We Wouldn't Dare Print II. Contact Mark. (7/24/10)

For Sale: My collection of National Lampoon magazines. There are two yellow "Jesse Jones" NL binders that come with magazines. Binder #1 has issues 12/76, 1/77, 4/77, 5/77, 6/77, 10/77, 11/77, 12/77, 1/78, 3/78, 4/78, 5/7. Binder #2 has issues 1/80, 3/80, 4/80, 5/80, 6/80, 7/80, 8/80, 9/80, 10/80, 11/80, 8/81, 4/82. $240 for both binders w/magazines or b/o, plus shipping. Post Office money order only. Contact Mark Miller. (3/31/10)

Taking Bids: Taking Bids: Sam Gross signed and numbered (678 of 1500) lithograph of "Frog" (TRY OUR FROGS' LEGS). Great condition, slight yellowing, been stored rolled up. Contact Kraig. (3/19/10)

For Sale: I have National Lampoon years 1970-1975 in their yellow binders and virtually all issues from 1976-1985, all are in good to very good condition. I have most of their "best of" and special editions including the 1964 High School Yearbook Parody (1974) and the very rare Sunday Newpaper Parody (1978). I also have most of their LP albums including "Radio Dinner", "Gold Turkey" and "Lemmings". Would like to sell it all. Contact Randy. (3/7/10)

For Sale: National Lampoon Dec. 1987 ("Woman of the Year - Tammy Baker") issue. Also, the Cosmoparody parody, Fall of 1984 magazine is for sale. And I don't know if this is a Lampoon interest, but I am also offering for sale the Special Commemorative Edition of "Mickey is Sixty" which includes a 'cel' of Mickey Mouse at the Academy Awards ceremony that year. Contact Renee. (3/1/10)

For Sale: Two issues of National Lampoon: Sept 1985 (The Lust issue) and Jan 1986 (Good Clean Sex... Again) issue. Contact Shane. (2/19/10)

For Sale: I have National Lampoon magazines I am looking to sell at a reasonable price. 1970: Sept; 1971: Jan; 1972: June, Sept; 1973: July, Sept, Nov, Dec.; 1974: Jan, Feb, Apr-Aug, Nov, Dec.; 1975: Jan, Feb, Mar. X2, Apr, June (with incorrect "1974" cover date), Jul-Sept, Nov, Dec; 1976: Jan, Mar, Jul, Aug, Sept, Dec; 1977: Feb-Apr.; 1989: Aug, Oct; and 1990: Oct. Contact Jennifer. (1/21/10)

For Sale: I have the following monthly issues 1970: Aug, Sept, Dec; 1971: Jan, March, April, May, July, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec; 1972: Jan-Dec (all 12 issues); 1973: Jan, Feb, March, April, May, June, July, Sept, Oct, Nov; 1974: Jan, Feb, March, May, June, Aug, Sept, Nov, Dec; 1975: Feb, March, April, May, June, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec; 1976: Jan, Feb, April, May, June, Aug, Sept, Oct, Dec; 1977: Jan, Feb, March, May, June, Sept, Dec; 1978: Sept. I also have the following special issues: "The Breast of--A Collection of Sexual Humor", "The Best of #1" (March 1971), "The Best of #3" (Oct 1972), "The Vest of #4" (1973), "The Encyclopedia of Humor" (1973), "1964 High School Yearbook Parody" (1974), "The Very Large Book of Comical Funnies" (1975), "The 199th Birthday Book" (1975). Contact Renee. (12/1/09)

For Sale: Would like to sell National Lampoon 1994 True Certified Facts Calendar, showing all varieties of road signs with a different subject each month. Mint condition, originally sold for $11.95 in US, $15.95 Can and $16.95 AU AND NZ. Would like to sell for $12 + shipping, cheapest way to be determined by destination OR if speedy shipping requested. Contact Roger. (11/30/09)

For Sale: National Lampoon issues--1971: October; 1972: all issues except January; 1973: all issues; 1974: all issues; 1975: all issues except November, plus extra issues 7/75, 9/75, 10/75, 12/75; 1976: all issues except 5/76, 1/76, 11/76, 1977: February, March, May, September, October, November; 1978: May only; 1979: June only; The Best of #1, The Best of # 4, Cosmopolitan parody, The Gentlemas's Bathroom Companion, The Very Large Book of Comical Funnies, 1964 High School Yearbook Parody, Encyclopedia of Humor, National Lampoon Comics, True Facts. Contact Joseph. (7/3/09)

For Sale: 15 National Lampoon magazines: Nov. 1974, Jan., April, Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec. issues for 1975, and the 199th Birthday Book. Also Jan., Feb., March, April, June, Aug., Dec., issues from 1976. Make an offer on one or all. In great condition, maybe perfect. Contact Tia. (6/22/09)

Taking Bids: Sam Gross signed and numbered (678 of 1500) lithograph of "Frog" (TRY OUR FROGS' LEGS). Great condition, slight yellowing, been stored rolled up. Contact Kraig. (6/2/09)

For Sale: Three 1930s Harvard Lampoon parody magazines, including a 1935 Esquire, 1936 Saturday Evening Post and a 1937 Cosmopolitan (click links to view covers). Looking to sell. Best offer. Contact Sam. (5/12/09)

For Sale: Yellow binder with all 1974 issues of National Lampoon magazine except June. Binder could use a cleaning. All issues in good shape except January has some rubbing on the front cover, scuffing, etc. Pages of all magazines seem to be fine Contact Coliesta. (2/7/09)

For Auction: I started an ebay store to try to clean out my family home and there is quite a bit of Lampoon stuff. If you want to see what's up, the website is: http://stores.ebay.com/maggiesattic2009 Posted by Margot. (2/7/09)

For Sale: I have many National Lampoon magazines for sale: 1972: February, August; 1973: January–April, June, August; 1974: January, March, August, September, November, December; 1975: January, April, May, July, August–December; 1976: January–March, June–October; 1977: January–June, August, October; 1978: January–May, July–September, December; 1979: January, March, May–December; 1980: January–March, May, June, November, December; 1981: January, February, June–December; 1982: February–April, July, August; 1983: January–May, July–December; 1984: January–March, May–July, September–November; 1985: February, May, June. Also I have some special edition ones, that include: The Breast of National Lampoon (X2); The 199th Birthday Book (X2); The Best of National Lampoon #4; The Best of National Lampoon #5; 1964 High School Yearbook Parody; National Lampoon Comics; National Lampoon Encyclopedia of Humor. I want to sell all these together for the best offer, but will accept single offers for individual magazines. Contact Chad. (10/23/08)

For Sale: Foto Funnies from 1980 Excellent Condition $12.00; Deluxe Edition The Up Yourself Book from 1977 Excellent Condition $14.00 & Tenth Anniversary Anthology Volume 1 from 1979 Excellent Condition $22.00 Price does not include postage. Postage is anywhere from $3.87 to $4.90 depending on your choice of method. I will ship on receipt of a valid United States Post Office Money Order. NO CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS from any other source. Contact Richard. (7/10/08)

For Sale: I have 208 issues of the National Lampoon for sale and I have 10 Special Editions too. Prices vary by issue because of condition + postage is $3.87 per issue. Discounts offered for full years. Only one payment method is acceptable: A United States Post Office Money Order. Here is my list of standard issues: 1970: April, Sept; 1971: April, May, June, July, August, Nov, Dec; 1972: Jan, August, thru Dec; 1973: Feb thru Dec; 1974: Feb To Sept & Nov, Dec, two copies of June issue. I have all issues for the following years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986--Jan to Dec--This is where they went to bimonthly with Nov-Dec issue. 1987: Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec; 1988: Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec; 1989: Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct. Contact Richard. (7/10/08)

For Sale: I have National Lampoons for sale as follows: 1970: April through October, December; 1971: January through December; 1972: Jan. through March, & May through December; 1973: January and February. I also have Harvard Lampoons 1907-1927, and Harvard Lampoon parodies of TIME ("Does Sex Sell Magazines?") and LIFE (The End of the World" 1969). Also, 90th, 95th, and 100th year anniversary issues of the Harvard Lampoon. Contact Jane. (6/27/08)

For Sale: Five National Lampoons and a Playboy Parody. I can supply photographs of these magazines and can sell them individually or as a lot. "The National Lampoon Encyclopedia of Humor." The copy is complete with the famous ad parody, "If Ted Kennedy drove a Volkswagen, he'd be President today." The cover has light yellowing around the edges. The light stain visible in the photograph is barely noticeable. The "Death Issue," January 1973. The great cover "If you don't buy this magazine, we'll kill this dog," is in very good condition. It has some white scuff marks on it but it's still good enough to frame. This issue is very funny besides. National Lampoon, April 1980. "Vengeance Issue." Very good condition. National Lampoon, August 1983. E.T. and John Glenn on the cover. Very good condition. "Playboy, the Parody," Winter, 1984. The parody was created by golden era Lampoon personnel including: Gerald L. Taylor, Tony Hendra, David Kaestle. Tony Hendra's contributions include, "Tasting the Great Wives of California." Bo Derek is on the cover, and the centerfold is Princess Di. Contact Bill. (6/27/08)

For Sale: National Lampoon issues: January 1972 "Is Nothing Sacred?", November 1984 "The Accidental Issue". In my opinion, both are in very good condition, considering their age. Separate or both. Contact Mark. (5/4/08)

For Sale: I'm finally cleaning out my basement and want to unload my full collection of the first 5 yrs of NatLampCo mags for the largest wad of cash possible. This includes all 60 issues from April 1970 through March 1975. All the issues are lovingly protected within official, yellow plastic NatLampCo annual binders. Years ago, I put scotch tape along the spine of Vol. 1 No.1 to prevent the cover from separating. Also, in one of the early issues, I cut out a couple of coupons to order the referenced yellow binders. Other than that the mags are all in pretty much flawless shape (although they may have become a bit moldy smelling; not at all water damaged though). Email me (see below) if you're interested. I pretty much just want to unload the entire collection; not interested in cherry pickers. Contact Steve. (5/4/08)

For Trade: I'll trade mp3s of any three Lampoon LPs for a good mp3 of the LP "That's not funny, thats sick." Contact John. (2/22/08)

For Sale: National Lampoon "That's Not Funny Thats Sick" RARE picture LP with sleeve. $35 postpaid. Contact John. (2/15/08)

For Sale: National Lampoon magazines in very good to excellent condition. Issues remaining date from January 1975 to April 1989. List available, private vendor. Contact Dick. (2/12/08)

For Sale: Three books--National Lampoon's This Side of Parodies; National Lampoon's The Job of Sex; Harvard Lampoon's Bored of the Rings. All three are paperback editions in very good condition. Selling as one lot, buyer must be at least 18 years of age. Make offer to Gary. Contact Gary. (2/12/08)

For Sale: I have issues: October 1978, February 1979, July 1979, August 1979, October 1979, November 1979, Dececember 1979, January 1980. $150 or best offer for the lot, or $20 per issue. Contact Don. (12/16/07)

For Sale: Best offer sent to me by November 1, 2007 gets The Dirty Dirty Joke Book plus the following issues dated: Dec. 1975; Mar., Apr, May, Aug. 1977; Feb.- Oct. 1978; July, Aug., Oct.-Dec. 1979; Jan., Feb., May-July, Sept.-Dec. 1980; Jan.-Sept. 1981; Jan.-July, Sept.-Dec. 1982; Jan., Mar.-May, July-Dec. 1983; Jan.-Sept. 1984; Dec. 1985; Jan.-May, July-Oct., Dec. (200th Ann. Issue) 1986; Apr., June, Aug., Oct. 1987; Feb., Aug., Dec. 1988. Some of these are in very good condition & some are in poor condition. Contact Don. (9/4/07)

For Sale: I have THE Official 1976 National Lampoon Bicentennial Calendar. It has been sitting untouched in a box ever since I took it off the wall on New Year's Day, 1977. If you've surfed to this page, you already know how ultra-rare this is. Its condition is about as good as you're going to get, meaning that everything about it is in great shape except for a really light crease on the back cover, one small dog-ear on the bottom of the back cover and a bit of yellowing due to age. The artwork is superb. Am glad to send some scans. I'll let it go for the right offer. Contact Terry. (9/4/07)

For Sale: 1976 First Edition of the graphic novel "One Year Affair," the complete collection of comic strips by Byron Preis and Ralph Reese printed in NL in 1973 & 1974. Of course it's out-of-print and as near-impossible to find as they come. Other than some yellowing of the cover from age, the book is in PERFECT condition, i.e. no markings, creases, dog-ears or stickers. The binding is tight, the illustrations are clear and the pages are crisp. I am the original owner, if that means anything to you. This is a 5" x 8" paperback with a glossy cover. It has b & w illustrations and pulp pages but this is the only edition that was printed. I'll gladly email some scans. I'll part with it if someone makes a good enough offer. Contact Terry. (9/4/07)

For Sale: I have a National Lampoon Black Sox black satin team jacket--medium size. It is in excellent shape, and I will sell it for the right price... make me an offer! Contact David. (7/20/07)

For Sale: I have the following vinyl LPs, all in good or better condition, that I will sell for the right price. Make me an offer! Radio Dinner (1972); Lemmings (1973); Missing White House Tapes (1974); Official National Lampoon Stereo Test and Demonstration Record (1974); National Lampoon Gold Turkey (Radio Hour/Greatest Hits) (1975); Good-bye Pop 1952-1976 (1975); That's Not Funny, That's Sick (1977); The White Album (1980). Contact David. (7/20/07)

For Sale: National Lampoon issues: August 1970, November 1970, March 1972, February 1976, September 1977. All are in very good condition (maybe considered better than very good... I'm new at this). They have been stored in plastic wrappers with cardboard stabilizers. Contact Deborah. (7/20/07)

For Sale: Sept. 1976, "The Latest Issue" feat. 'Brave Dog' and 'Uncle Buckle', cover has 2 small tears; June 1979, "Kids" feat. 'Big Boys' and 'Parent Pages', cover marred by removal of mailing label and marker, pages moisture-wrinkled at top. These are doubles and quite reasonable, any offer considered. Contact Bob. (6/25/07)

For Sale: Got the box of magazines out of the shed... The following National Lampoons were found and are for sale: 1973: April, May. 1980: May, Nov. 1981: Nov. 1989: June. Contact Mike. (6/4/07)

For Sale: Print of original "If You Don't Buy This Magazine, We'll Kill This Dog," (Death issue) sketch reproduced along with a small 4-color reproduction of the actual cover. This sketch is the original drawing by Michael Gross (then art director of the magazine) and was the drawing used as a guide for the photographer. The print is a high quality reproduction on Heavy Matte paper (8-1/2 by 11) printed on a quality Epson photo printer. (Click here to see sample.) $20 (plus $1, postage, etc). Will send print off within a few days of receiving your order. The $ goes to a little fund I've created toward a NatLamp book. Contact Michael Gross 300 Carlsbad Vil Drv, 108a109, Carlsbad, CA 92008 or email me. (6/17/02)