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Maurice Sinet (born 31 December 1928), known as Siné, is a French political cartoonist. His work is noted for its anti-colonialism, anti-capitalism, anti-clericalism, 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 ' 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. On reviewing the book, the British satirical magazine ''Private Eye'' described Siné's cartoons as "grotesque," and criticised publisher Penguin Books for its managerial incompetence.〔''Private Eye'' #130 (9 Dec. 1966), p.3: 〕 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. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Siné」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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