A closer look at the lasting mark left by Al Jaffee—a timeline of influence.
Al Jaffee (born Allan Jaffee) was a highly influential American cartoonist, best known for his long-standing contributions to Mad magazine. For 65 years, he created the iconic Mad Fold-in, a back-cover feature requiring readers to fold the page to reveal a hidden image and joke. Jaffee was Mad's longest-running contributor, solidifying his legacy in the world of satire and cartooning. His work was a staple of American humor for generations. His humor was described to be dry, as seen in his quote: "Serious people my age are dead."
The Mad Fold-In Collection: 1964–2010 was released.
In August 2008, Jaffee was interviewed for an NY1 feature about his career, where he reflected on reinventing oneself and persevering through dark days.
In 2008, Jaffee described that he never sees the finished Fold-In painting folded until it's printed in the magazine, relying on his visual mind to see the two sides.
In 2010, Al Jaffee's biography, Al Jaffee's Mad Life, written by Mary-Lou Weisman, was published.
The Mad Fold-In Collection: 1964–2010 was released.
In 2011, Jaffee realized that he had created an English language word when Jeopardy! contestants correctly identified a Fold-In.
In July 2013, Al Jaffee was inducted into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame during San Diego Comic-Con. The award was accepted by Sam Viviano on his behalf.
In October 2013, Columbia University announced that Al Jaffee had donated most of his archives to the college.
In April 2014, Al Jaffee was elected to the Society of Illustrators' Hall of Fame.
On March 30, 2016, Al Jaffee was declared to have "the longest career as a comics artist" at "73 years, 3 months" by Guinness World Records.
On April 9, 2016, Al Jaffee received a Life Time Achievement Award - the National Cartoonist Society's Medal of Honor in New York City.
Al Jaffee's career ended in 2020. Jaffee holds the Guinness World Record for the longest career as a comic artist.
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