Siné
| Maurice Sinet | |
|---|---|
 Siné in March 2007 | |
| Born | Maurice Albert Sinet 31 December 1928 Paris, France |
| Died | 5 May 2016 (aged 87) Paris, France |
| Area(s) | Political cartoons |
| Pseudonym(s) | Siné |
Notable works | Complainte sans Paroles Siné Massacre |
| Awards | Prix de l'Humour noir, 1955 |
Maurice Albert Sinet (French pronunciation:
Biography
In reviewing Siné Massacre, the British satirical magazine Private Eye described Siné's cartoons as "grotesque", and criticised publisher Penguin Books for its managerial incompetence.[1]
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.[2]
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.[3][4][5]
Controversy and sacking
In 1982, regarding Israel and Palestine, Siné gave an interview on the radio during which he stated: "Yes, I am anti-Semitic and I am not scared to admit it [...] I want all Jews to live in fear, unless they are pro-Palestinian. Let them die." He later apologised for his comments.[6]
In July 2008, Siné's column in the magazine
The magazine's editor,
Siné reported a death threat posted on a site run by the Jewish Defense League. The text said "20 centimeters of stainless steel in the gut, that should teach the bastard to stop and think."[8]
References
- W.H. Smithis handling the book without a murmur).
- ^ Narrated by Lane biographer Jeremy Lewis on BBC Radio in 2010, http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/b00tjrgz
- ^ "Former Charlie Hebdo cartoonist Maurice Sinet dies at 87". Fox News. 5 May 2016.
- ^ "Former Charlie Hebdo cartoonist 'Siné' dead at 87". France24.com. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
- ^ "A World Without Siné". tcj.com. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
- ^ a b c Burke, Jason (3 August 2008). "'Anti-Semitic' satire divides liberal Paris". The Guardian. London, UK.
- ^ "Le Tribunal de Grande Instance donne raison à Siné contre Charlie Hebdo", ActuaBD.com, 11 December 2010.
- ^ "Hätsk fransk debatt om antisemitism", Sveriges Television, 13 August 2008.
External links
- Siné biography on Lambiek Comiclopedia
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