Matthew Diffee

About the Author

Matthew Diffee is a celebrated cartoonist whose irreverent humor has long captivated audiences, particularly through his association with The New Yorker, where he contributed for over two decades before departing in 2015. Born in California and educated at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Diffee honed his craft in the competitive world of magazine illustration, amassing a portfolio of sharp-witted drawings that blend satire with everyday absurdity. His books, including The Rejection Collection: Cartoons You Never Saw, and Never Will See, in The New Yorker and The Best of the Rejection Collection: 293 Cartoons That Were Too Dumb, Too Dark, or Too Naughty for The New Yorker, reveal the unfiltered side of his creativity, showcasing pieces deemed too edgy for publication. Diffee's work extends to teaching cartooning at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, inspiring the next generation of illustrators with his unique perspective on the boundaries of humor.