François Cavanna

Date of Birth: 1923-02-22
Date of Death: 2014-01-29
Place of Birth: Nogent-sur-Marne, Val-de-Marne, France

Biography

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, au... 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.