Arend Van Dam

Born in 1945, Arend van Dam is a well known Dutch cartoonist. Having studied psychology at the University of Amsterdam, he took up a post as a teacher of industrial psychology, before becoming a professional illustrator and cartoonist for newspapers and trade publications. His work, which has been rewarded with several international prizes, can also be seen in a number of children's books written by his remote cousin, Arend van Dam. On a number of occasions, he has published under the pseudonym Zetbé.