The drawings
Hitachi, 1933 - 1999
He graduated in Economics, but his true vocation is journalism and graphic/humorous illustration. Passionate about golf, he writes a manual in cartoons: Everything you need to know about golf. He is also interested in the issue of whales, and in 1984 he participated as an observer in the work of the International Commission in Great Britain. He then writes A Natural History of Whales. Appointed General Director of the Japan Travel Writers Association, Delegation of Rome, he developed a great interest in Italy and Italians, underlining affinities and differences with the Japanese, which he illustrated with his humorous drawings. In addition to the numerous awards in Japan, in Italy he received the Italian Tourism Association Award and the Palme d'Or in 1963.
ASSOCIAZIONE SALONE INTERNAZIONALE UMORISMO
The event could not have lasted for over fifty years without the contribution of numerous "volunteers" and "precepts" who brought enthusiasm and desire to do whatever the task received, with nineteenth-century shifts! From the choice of the drawings, to the preparation of the panels (always the same every year), to the posting with various pins of the hundreds of drawings up to the presence on stage.
We therefore want to thank, in absolutely no order but with equal contributions, all those who come to mind, apologizing if we miss some, but we are ready to fix it!
Sponsors: Agnesi, Olio Calvi, Olio Carli, Pallanca, Martini & Rossi, Atkinsons, Seat - Pagine Gialle, Fiat, Citizen, La Stampa, Radio Montecarlo, etc.
The accommodation activities, Chez Louis, Bar GP, La Vecchia, Mino du Re Dolceacqua, Terme di Pigna, Ristorante Cacciatori Imperia, Hotel Michelin,
Presenters: Luisella Berrino, Cesare Viazzi, Roberto Basso (Rama di Palma d'Oro 1985)
The employees of the Autonomous Tourist Board and of the Municipality of Bordighera