Dyna Moe

Mad Men: The Illustrated World is an official book based on the international hit TV series (which screens on SBS in Australia and some channel on pay TV. I obviously do not have pay TV otherwise I’d know more!). As the title suggests, it’s illustrated by Moe herself (very cool name, by the way).

The characters of Mad Men are instantly recognisable in their illustrations from Don to Betty to Roger and Joan. They capture that kitsch 60’s feel.
The written content I feel is a bit of a let show more down. It’s a mixture of recipes from the 60s, ironic attempts at humour that didn’t work for me (however, I’m not a big fan of American style humour. Give me Monty Python or Shaun Micallef). Some things are giggle worthy (eg. Make Your Own Folk Song) and I’m still wondering if I’m actually meant to cut out the Joan paper dolls (which are beautifully done).

This is cute, but it’s a better library read than purchase. I’m disappointed- the series is great but this feels forced at times. show less

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A quick, quite funny breakdown of a lot of the different hipster stereotypes. Some were very recognizable (although they probably wouldn't like to hear it). Transform every type of hipster into an animal and give them some interesting facts, it's something that I don't think a lot of people could pull off successfully.

But I liked it, and even though there are a lot of hipsters in there, it kept being entertaining and it didn't feel show more overlong. I think it would definitely a good conversation starter, or perhaps it's the right incentive to hold that long overdue intervention.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! show less

I bought this book back when Mad Men's heyday was new. I thoroughly enjoyed the sly humor and informative pieces. A must for fans of the show.

This book is just too niche. Perhaps when it was first published it was funny but a decade later it's not so much. It's a good coffee table book. I just didn't find it that interesting.