Siné facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Maurice Sinet |
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Siné in March 2007
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| Born | Maurice Sinet 31 December 1928 Paris, France |
| Died | 5 May 2016 (aged 87) Paris, France |
| Area(s) | Political cartoons |
| Pseudonym(s) | Siné |
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Notable works
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Complainte sans Paroles Siné Massacre |
| Awards | Prix de l'Humour noir, 1955 |
Maurice Sinet (French pronunciation: [mɔʁis sine]; 31 December 1928 – 5 May 2016), known professionally as Siné (pronounced: [sine]), was a French political cartoonist. His work is noted for its anti-capitalism, anti-clericalism, anti-colonialism, anti-semitism, and anarchism.
Biography
As a young man Siné studied drawing and graphic arts, while earning a living as a cabaret singer. His first published drawing appeared in France Dimanche in 1952. Siné received the Prix de l'Humour noir in 1955 for his collection Complainte sans Paroles. His series of drawings on cats was his breakthrough. He then started working for L'Express as a political cartoonist.
Siné's anti-colonialism caused controversy during the Algerian war. He was sued a number of times, being defended by Jacques Vergès, then a lawyer for the Algerian Liberation Front.
In 1962 Siné left L'Express and published a book of his work called Siné Massacre, noted for its anti-colonialism, anti-capitalism, anti-clericalism and anarchism.
In reviewing the book, the British satirical magazine Private Eye described Siné's cartoons as "grotesque", and criticised publisher Penguin Books for its managerial incompetence.
In 1965 Siné became involved in a power struggle at Penguin Books. During an attempt by chief editor Tony Godwin and the board of directors to remove the company founder Allen Lane, Lane stole and burned the entire print run of the English edition of Siné's book Massacre, which was reportedly deeply offensive.
In May 1968, together with Jean-Jacques Pauvert, Siné launched L'Enragé, a short-lived satirical journal associated with the May 1968 events in France.
Death
Siné died after undergoing surgery at a hospital in Paris on 5 May 2016, aged 87. He had been battling cancer for several years.
See also
In Spanish: Siné para niños
