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4 unusual facts about Les Gibbard


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Les Gibbard (1945–2010), political cartoonist, journalist, illustrator

Les Gibbard

Gibbard was born in Kaiapoi, New Zealand; he grew up in New Zealand and learnt his trade under the tutelage of Gordon Minhinnick (himself influenced by David Low), a former political cartoonist with the New Zealand Herald.

He has also contributed to a number of international animated features including The Super Globetrotters, Under Milk Wood and Ivor the Invisible.

He also provided illustrations for the popular New Zealand social commentary book, The Half Gallon Quarter Acre Pavlova Paradise.



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