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Harvey Kurtzman

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American cartoonist (1924-1993)

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Harvey Kurtzman was an American cartoonist and editor. His best-known work includes writing and editing the parodic comic book Mad from 1952 until 1956, and writing the Little Annie Fanny strips in Playboy from 1962 until 1988.

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2006Bill Finger Award
1989Will Eisner Hall of Fame
1977Inkpot Award
1966Adamson Awards

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Harvey Kurtzman was an American cartoonist and editor. His best-known work includes writing and editing the parodic comic book Mad from 1952 until 1956, and writing the Little Annie Fanny strips in Playboy from 1962 until 1988. His work is noted for its satire and parody of popular culture, social critique, and attention to detail. Kurtzman's working method has been likened to that of an auteur, and he expected those who illustrated his stories to follow his layouts strictly.

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United States
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Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 1993 · aged 68
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