A Very MAD MEN Christmas

Have yourself a very MAD MEN Christmas with these beautiful illustrations courtesy of artist Danny Hellman.

The (former) employees of Sterling Cooper are shown sharing their holiday cheer on the cover of The Boston Phoenix Christmas Gift Guide Cover.

How these illustrations came to be as well as other drawings can be found on Danny’s personal blog.

“I’m hopelessly addicted to Matthew Weiner’s wonderful AMC series Mad Men, so when Boston Phoenix Art Director Kristen Goodfriend asked in early November if I’d like to draw a Mad Men-themed cover, I felt the familiar rush of nervous excitement that accompanies every dream assignment. I can’t speak for other illustrators, but when I’m asked to draw something that I love, the stakes are somehow higher. I suppose that’s because in these rare instances, I’m working not just to please the art director, but also myself as a fan.”

Here are a few more photos from the collection.