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Rosemary Elizabeth " Posy " Simmonds MBE, FRSL (born 9 August 1945) is a British newspaper cartoonist, and writer and illustrator of both children's books and graphic novels. She is best known for her long association with The Guardian, for which she drew the series Gemma Bovery (2000) and Tamara Drewe (2005–06), both later published as books. [1]
Aug 29, 2019 · Its originality and pioneering qualities come across powerfully in the enchanting Posy Simmonds: A Retrospective at the House of Illustration, London.
Learn about Posy Simmonds, a British cartoonist and graphic novelist known for her witty satire and social observation. Explore her biography, bibliography, awards and critical perspective on her works, such as Gemma Bovery and Fred.
- Maidenhead, Berks
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Sep 26, 2023 · The British author-illustrator of Tamara Drewe, Gemma Bovery and other graphic novels is the guest of the Bpi for a tribute to her career. She talks about her work, her characters and her love for French BD in an interview.
Jan 27, 2024 · Britain's Posy Simmonds recently won the Grand Prix at the Angouleme comics festival in France, considered the world's most prestigious awards for graphic novelists. A pioneer of the form, her ...
In May 1977 Posy Simmonds, an unknown young illustrator, started drawing a weekly comic strip for the Guardian. It began as a silly parody of girls' adventure stories, making satirical comments about contemporary life.
Posy Simmonds is the author of several books for adults and children, including Lulu and the Flying Babies and Fred. Her weekly cartoon strip ran in The Guardian from 1977 to 1987. She lives in England.
