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Philippe Weisbecker (born in 1942 in Dakar, Senegal) is a French illustrator.
He began his studies in Paris at l'École des Arts Décoratifs, the national school of decorative arts. After that, he left for Tunisia for two years to work in graphics until 1968, when he moved to New York. First working as a draftsman in an architectural firm, he started a career as an illustrator at the age of 30.
His work has been published in major American publications such as the New York Times, Time magazine, Playboy and The New Yorker, among others.
He used the pen name Philip H. Weisbecker.

In the late 90´s he shifted gradually from commissioned work to his own original production which he is now showing in galeries worldwide.

A fascination with woodworking is evident in his own art objects, and stems from his childhood, of which he says: "When I was nine years old, I went to stay with my aunt and uncle for a year in the countryside in the east of France. They were wood merchants. I was delighted to see the woodworking and steam engines because it's not at all like that anymore. This time has resurfaced later, in my illustration work."

Moving back to France in 2006, he is now sharing his time between Paris and Barcelona.