Spanning from "Vietnam and the Johnson Years" to "Clinton and
Everyone Else," the editorial cartoons of Paul Szep showcase his biting wit
and scathing social commentary. At the Boston Globe since 1966, Szep, as
he is simply known to his thousands of loyal fans, has had more than three
decades to hone the razor edge of his ironic, sarcastic humor. No one is immune
from his criticism. Boston's beloved Red Sox, O. J. Simpson, Bill and Hillary
Clinton, Bob Dole, and the British royal family have all been targets for his
pen. Social issues including Ebonics, violence on television, and race relations
fail to escape unscathed.
Paul Szep was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and graduated from the
Ontario College of Art. Before joining the Boston Globe, he played
hockey and worked part-time in Canadian steel mills, which helped to shape his
views and opinions. These, combined with his talent as an editorial cartooninst,
have earned him two Pulitzer Prizes and numerous other awards. His cartoons have
been featured in many issues of Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year,
published by Pelican.