But that's unprintable

Published in the United States by Bantam Books, But That's Unprintable! is a standout vintage paperback cartoon anthology compiled and edited by celebrated American cartoonist Dave Breger, famous for creating Private Breger and coining the phrase G.I. Joe. Carrying catalog number 1330 and originally priced at 25 cents, this volume collects 135 single-panel cartoons created by leading mid-century artists that were originally turned down by mainstream print editors for pushing the boundaries of mid-century censorship, taste, or editorial rules.

The front cover features a striking design with diagonal red and yellow brushstrokes sweeping across an off-white background. The upper left corner displays the red Bantam Books rooster crest, catalog number 1330, and the original 25c price tag. Adjacent headline text reads 135 hilarious cartoons they wouldn't dare publish!, above a dark angled banner highlighting the title BUT THAT'S UNPRINTABLE. To the right, credit reads Edited by Dave Breger. The central line illustration by Hanley depicts an astonished cartoon editor leaning back in his desk chair with hands raised as a glamorous figure holding a picture frame stands before him. A descriptive lower paragraph proclaims: Here they are—the Rib-Ticklers, the Hot Potatoes, the Eye-Fillers, the Wild Ones, and the Belly Laughs—all drawn with tongue-in-cheek by America's Leading Cartoonists. Inside, the pages present rejected black-and-white gag cartoons accompanied by commentary on magazine publishing and editorial taboo. An essential centerpiece collectible for vintage comic paperback collectors, cartoon art archivists, and mid-century humor enthusiasts.