John McPherson — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Nationally Syndicated Cartoonist and Creator of Close To Home, appearing in 700 newspapers worldwide since 1992.
Author of 22 book collections of his cartoons.
Creator of a best-selling block calendar, now in its 26th year, and a line of greeting cards through Recycled Paper Products.
Nationally known speaker on humor and creativity, with clients including Yale University and the FBI.
Holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a BA in English.

Biography

John McPherson is an American cartoonist, author, and speaker, widely recognized as the creator of the nationally syndicated cartoon panel, Close To Home. Debuting in 1992, Close To Home appears in 700 newspapers worldwide, including prominent publications such as The Washington Post, The Miami Herald, The Tokyo Times, and the Houston Chronicle.

Beyond his syndicated panel, McPherson is a prolific author, having published 22 book collections of his cartoons.