Edward Steed (born 1987) is a British cartoonist and illustrator, best known for his work for '' The New Yorker''.

Early life

Steed was born in 1987 in

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, England, where he grew up in the countryside. He describes his

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n upbringing as a major influence on his humor. While he enjoyed drawing as a young child, he had stopped by the time he was in high school. He studied to become an architect and worked in the field in London and Beijing for a few years, but he never obtained his full qualification.

Cartooning career

Steed began drawing again in 2012, when he decided to change careers and became interested in becoming a ''New Yorker'' cartoonist, having seen examples of ''New Yorker'' cartoons online. His first cartoon was published in the magazine in March the following year. He subsequently moved to New York—where he continues to live—only reading a print issue of ''The New Yorker'' for the first time on the plane to America. Since then, he has been a regular contributor of cartoons and cover illustrations for the magazine. In 2015, he was featured in the documentary ''Very Semi-Serious'', about cartooning at ''The New Yorker''. His work has been noted for its "signature scratchy line mark" and its "succinct, oblique humor" and "dark hilarity." He cites

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, John Glashan, William Steig, Saul Steinberg, and André François among his influences. Steed has also produced illustrations for other magazines and projects, including the album cover for Father John Misty's ''

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'' in 2017, for which he won the Grammy Award for Best Recording Package. The cover was also ranked second in the 2017 Best Art Vinyl awards.

External links

Edward Steed at ''The New Yorker''

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Steed, Edward Living people 1987 births Artists from Suffolk British cartoonists The New Yorker cartoonists Grammy Award winners