Posy Simmonds

Born in Berkshire, England, in 1945, Posy Simmonds studied art in Paris and then graphic design in London. In 1969, she received her first commission for a serialized comic strip in the newspaper “The Sun.” Since the early 1970s, she has been a regular contributor to the British daily newspaper “The Guardian” and has twice been named Cartoonist of the Year for her work.

She gained international recognition with “Gemma Bovery” and “Tamara Drewe”—both of which appeared in weekly installments in “The Guardian” and were later published in book form. In 2002, she was appointed a Member of the British Empire for her services to the newspaper industry.

Posy Simmonds is known for her incisive and satirical style, with which she offers a remarkably accurate exploration of the British middle class. In her socially analytical stories, she enjoys portraying typical figures from the British literary scene. In addition to comics and cartoons, Posy Simmonds also writes and illustrates children’s books. “Fred” and other books have been published in German by Reprodukt.