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.jpg) Ziraldo in 2015 | |
| Born | October 24, 1932 Caratinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Died | April 6, 2024 (aged 91) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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Notable works | O Menino Maluquinho |
Ziraldo Alves Pinto (October 24, 1932 – April 6, 2024), known mononymously as Ziraldo, was a Brazilian author, cartoonist, painter, comics creator, and journalist. Ziraldo began his career as a cartoonist in the 1950s, working for several Brazilian magazines and newspapers. His unique style and humorous take on everyday life quickly garnered a significant following.
His books have sold about ten million copies, have been translated to many foreign languages and adapted to the theater and cinema.[1] His children's books, such as the popular O Menino Maluquinho (The Nutty Boy), have also been the basis of successful films and television series in Brazil, following its original publishing in 1980.[2]
In addition to his work in children's literature, Ziraldo also made contributions to adult literature and satire. He was a co-founder of the influential Brazilian humor magazine "O Pasquim," which played a role in the country's political and cultural landscape during the military dictatorship.[3][4]
- ^ Daehn, Ricardo (April 7, 2024). "Dono de incontestável legado pop: Brasil se despede de Ziraldo". Diversão e Arte (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ "O Menino Maluquinho: como nasceu o mais famoso personagem de Ziraldo". O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). April 6, 2024. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ Pinotti, Fernanda. "Ziraldo ajudou a fundar "O Pasquim": conheça o jornal de oposição à Ditadura". CNN Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ Alves Pinto, Ziraldo. "O Pasquim". Biblioteca Nacional. Retrieved November 4, 2024.