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Michael Kupperman

Michael Kupperman is an American cartoonist and illustrator. His work has appeared in publications ranging from The New Yorker to Screw. He has two books published, Snake’N'Bacon’s Cartoon Cabaret and[…]

Tips for Aspiring Cartoonists

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Kupperman advises having other skills to fall back on since the industry barely rewards talent.

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