Heath Robinson, William
William Heath Robinson (1872–1944) was a British illustrator and cartoonist renowned for his humorous and wildly imaginative drawings of elaborate contraptions and absurd inventions. His name became synonymous with overly complicated, whimsical machines designed to achieve simple tasks. His most notable published works include Heath Robinson Inventions, Absurdities, Humours of Golf, and Let’s Laugh! A Book of Humorous Inventions. These volumes showcase his distinctive style—playful, intricate, and quintessentially British—cementing his legacy as a master of comic illustration and satire.