Berkeley Breathed

Author of 'Bloom County' comic strip

Berkeley Breathed - Author of 'Bloom County' comic strip
Born

June 21st, 1957
67 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

Links & References

Gained recognition as an author and illustrator through the creation of the comic strip series 'Bloom County'. The strip addressed social and political issues with humor and satire, becoming popular in the 1980s. Later works included 'Outland' and 'Opus', which continued the themes of wit and commentary. Transitioned to children's literature with books such as 'Bill the Cat's – The Bill the Cat Coloring Book'. The craftsmanship in both comic and children's literature earned multiple accolades.

Created the comic strip 'Bloom County'

Won the Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning in 1987

Published children's books including 'Bill the Cat's – The Bill the Cat Coloring Book'

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