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Al Hirschfeld 1903-2003

moriarty

21:47 / 20.01.03

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Whenever someone would ask me who my favourite living cartoonist was, I never had any hesitation. Now, I don't know what I'll say.

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Playbill and the New York Times (registration required) have the story. To sample a wide range of drawings by Mr. Hirschfeld, please check out his website.

Rest in peace, Al.

Originally posted on my blog. Apologies.

Yotsuba & Benjamin!

01:36 / 21.01.03

He honestly was the greatest of the 20th century, bar none. The world just seems a bit straighter now.

Persephone

11:38 / 21.01.03

Ohhh, that's sad.... Herb Ritts died this week too. Bad week for image-makers.

*sigh*

I don't think I'll be able to catch it, but various public telelvision stations will be rerunning Spiegelman's discussion with Hirschfeld this Friday. More info here for those able to get the program.