François Cavanna

Nato/a 22 feb 1923 · Nogent-sur-Marne, Val-de-Marne, France

French author and satirical newspaper editor. He contributed to the creation and success of Hara-Kiri and Charlie Hebdo. He wrote in a variety of genres including reportage, satire, essays, novels, autobiography and humor. He also translated six books about famous cartoonists.