Liana Finck

About the Author

Liana Finck is an acclaimed cartoonist, illustrator, and author whose work deftly captures the nuances of human emotion, identity, and the immigrant experience through a lens of wry humor and poignant observation. Born in New York City to Russian-Jewish parents, Finck draws deeply from her heritage, blending personal introspection with historical resonance in her graphic narratives. A staff cartoonist for The New Yorker since 2013, she has garnered widespread recognition for her distinctive line drawings that explore themes of longing, belonging, and the absurdities of modern life. Her debut graphic novel, A Bintel Brief: Love and Longing in Old New York, reimagines the storied advice column from the Jewish Daily Forward, offering a vivid tapestry of early 20th-century immigrant stories with empathy and insight. Finck's contributions to literature and visual storytelling continue to enchant readers seeking both entertainment and enlightenment.