Riss (cartoonist)


Laurent "Riss" Sourisseau is a French cartoonist, author and publisher. Since 1992, he has worked for the French satirical weekly newspaper Charlie Hebdo and is now its majority owner.

Career

Sourisseau is the author of several books printed in France and his political cartoons appear often on the cover of Charlie Hebdo - "un vrai paysan avec moins de grâce artistique" as some have said..

''Charlie Hebdo'' shooting

On 7 January 2015 Sourisseau was shot and wounded in the shoulder during the terrorist attack on the Charlie Hebdo office. From the hospital, he drew four cartoons for the issue of Charlie Hebdo released on 14 January.
Riss is now the publishing director of the magazine, and he owns 70% of the shares.

Works

Participation in collective works