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Saturday, 2 November 2013

COMICA FESTIVAL 2013



It's a very big event that I allways get asked to publicise but never get an invite to!  However, as it's Paul Gravett I'll allow it!

Check out the Comica site in living colour!
 
http://www.comicafestival.com/index.php/index 
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From October 23 to November 16, Comica 2013, the 10th London International Comics Festival, presents conversations, exhibitions, workshops, launches and our unmissable, free-entry Comiket Fair and Transitions Conference, plus many satellite events across the capital.

HEADLINE EVENTS:


Reframe: Perspectives on Europe through Comics
Comics by nine artists from Algeria, Turkey & UK explore our contemporary attitudes to Europe. More...
Where: Free Word Centre, 60 Farringdon Road, EC1R 3GA
When: October 23 to November 22, 2013


Joe Sacco: The Great War and the Battle of the Somme
Sacco talks in depth with Pat Mills about how he achieves his acclaimed comics journalism. More...
Where: Platform Theatre, Handyside Street, London N1C 4AA
When: October 26, 2013 7.15pm for 7.30-9.30


Poles ApART: New Polish Comics & Graphic Novels
Twelve of the most important current comics creators from Poland in their first UK show. More...
Where: Windows Gallery, Central Saint Martins, N1C 4AA
When: October 31 to November 16, 2013


Comica Comiket Fall 2013
Free independent comics fair with publishers big & small plus all-day live Drawing Parade. More...
Where: Platform Theatre & Foyer Bar, Handyside St, N1C 4AA
When: November 2, 2013 11am to 7pm


Hyper-Pop Workshop
Step into the shoes of Pop artists like Roy Lichtenstein & make your own comic-book stories More...
Where: Garden Room, Barbican Centre, Silk St, EC2Y 8DS
When: November 16, 2013 10am-5.30pm


UPCOMING EVENTS:


What Is A Superhero?
Kieron Gillen, Si Spurrier, Will Brooker & Richard Reynolds analyse what makes a superhero. More...
Where: Foyles Bookshop, 3rd Floor Gallery, WC2H 0EB
When: November 1, 2013 6.15 for 6.30-8.30pm


Shunga into Manga?
Curators & experts look at parallels between Japanese erotic art & modern manga, and whether one inspired the other. More...
Where: BP Lecture Theatre, British Museum
When: November 1, 2013 6.30-7.45pm


Comica Comiket Fall 2013
Free independent comics fair with publishers big & small plus all-day live Drawing Parade. More...
Where: Platform Theatre & Foyer Bar, Handyside St, N1C 4AA
When: November 2, 2013 11am to 7pm


Six Characters
A collaborative Pop-Up challenge by Ahmed Jameel, Penelope Mendonça & John Miers. More...
Where: Platform Theatre Bar, Handyside Street, London N1C 4AA
When: November 2, 2013 11am-7pm


Anthologize: Indie Anthology Triple Mega-Launch
Celebrate with the creators publication of The Strumpet 3, Score & Script, & The Comix Reader 5. More...
Where: Gosh! Comics, 1 Berwick Street, London WIF 0DR
When: November 8, 2013 7-9pm


CONVERSATIONS:


Joe Sacco: The Great War and the Battle of the Somme
Sacco talks in depth with Pat Mills about how he achieves his acclaimed comics journalism. More...
Where: Platform Theatre, Handyside Street, London N1C 4AA
When: October 26, 2013 7.15pm for 7.30-9.30


From Hell To Eternity: Eddie Campbell On Alan Moore
Campbell discusses his collaborations with Alan Moore, notably on the acclaimed From Hell. More...
Where: Platform Theatre, Handyside Street, London N1C 4AA
When: October 26, 2013 4.45pm for 5-6.30pm


The Nine Lives of Dave McKean
Explore the multi-faceted, multi-media creativity of this extraordinary storyteller & image-maker. More...
Where: Foyles Bookshop, 3rd Floor Gallery, WC2H 0EB
When: October 29, 2013 6.15 for 6.30-8.30pm


Living and Loving in London : Oscar Zarate & Ilya
How new graphic novels The Park & Room For Love reflect realities of urban relationships. More...
Where: Foyles Bookshop, 3rd Floor Gallery, WC2H 0EB
When: October 31, 2013 6.15 for 6.30-8.30pm


What Is A Superhero?
Kieron Gillen, Si Spurrier, Will Brooker & Richard Reynolds analyse what makes a superhero. More...
Where: Foyles Bookshop, 3rd Floor Gallery, WC2H 0EB
When: November 1, 2013 6.15 for 6.30-8.30pm


Fight The Power!: A Visual History of Protest
Think protest never achieved anything? Think again in this inspiring graphic chronicle! More...
Where: Foyles Bookshop, 3rd Floor Gallery, WC2H 0EB
When: November 9, 2013 3.45 for 4-6pm


Comics Art: The 21st Century Medium
Cutting-edge graphic novelists in a spirited debate about how the medium is mutating. More...
Where: Foyles Bookshop, 3rd Floor Gallery, WC2H 0EB
When: November 9, 2013 6.15 for 6.30-8.30pm


EVENTS:


Comica Festival Opening & Reframe Discussion
Opening Night of Comica Festival & Reframe Exhibition with UK, Algerian & Turkish artists in discussion. More...
Where: Free Word Centre, 60 Farringdon Road, EC1R 3GA
When: October 23, 2013 6.30-8.30pm


Perle by Thomas Eccleshare
A poignant comic show told by one performer & his television through a bold mix of cartoon & live action. More...
Where: Soho Theatre, 21 Dean St, W1D 4NE
When: October 23 to November 2, 2013


Reframe Workshop with Article 19
A free two-hour workshop with Hannah Berry, Ilya, Daniel Locke & visiting Reframe creators. More...
Where: Free Word Centre, 60 Farringdon Road, EC1R 3GA
When: October 24, 2013 2-4pm


Hic & Hoc Launch Party
Liz Lunney & Joe List celebrate Volume 2 of their Illustrated Journal of Humour with contributors. More...
Where: Gosh! Comics, 1 Berwick Street, London WIF 0DR
When: October 25, 2013 7-9pm


Transitions 4 Comica Symposium
Free one-day symposium of new research & multi-disciplinary academic study of comics More...
Where: School of Arts, Birkbeck, University of London WC1E 7HX
When: October 26, 2013


Graphic Short Story Prize Announcement
Judges of this year's competition announce & present the runner-up & winner. More...
Where: Foyer Bar, Platform Theatre, Handyside St, N1C 4AA
When: October 26, 2013 6.45pm


Comica Social Club
Special Festival edition of our monthly meet-up with Raffle, Chatterbox talks & lots of friends! More...
Where: Phoenix Artist Club, 1 Phoenix St, WC2H 8BU
When: October 30, 2013 6-10pm


Shunga into Manga?
Curators & experts look at parallels between Japanese erotic art & modern manga, and whether one inspired the other. More...
Where: BP Lecture Theatre, British Museum
When: November 1, 2013 6.30-7.45pm


Comica Comiket Fall 2013
Free independent comics fair with publishers big & small plus all-day live Drawing Parade. More...
Where: Platform Theatre & Foyer Bar, Handyside St, N1C 4AA
When: November 2, 2013 11am to 7pm


Poles Apart: New Polish Comics Free Workshop
A chance to learn about comics in Poland from leading creators & experts. More...
Where: Platform Theatre Foyer, Handyside Street, N1C 4AA
When: November 8, 2013 2-4pm


Anthologize: Indie Anthology Triple Mega-Launch
Celebrate with the creators publication of The Strumpet 3, Score & Script, & The Comix Reader 5. More...
Where: Gosh! Comics, 1 Berwick Street, London WIF 0DR
When: November 8, 2013 7-9pm


Hyper-Pop Workshop
Step into the shoes of Pop artists like Roy Lichtenstein & make your own comic-book stories More...
Where: Garden Room, Barbican Centre, Silk St, EC2Y 8DS
When: November 16, 2013 10am-5.30pm


EXHIBITIONS:


Graphic Short Story Prize Finalists & Winners
Enjoy the four-page stories by the shortlisted finalists, runner-up & winner of this year's competition. More...
Where: Foyles Cafe, 113-119 Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 0EB
When: October 23 to November 16, 2013


Reframe: Perspectives on Europe through Comics
Comics by nine artists from Algeria, Turkey & UK explore our contemporary attitudes to Europe. More...
Where: Free Word Centre, 60 Farringdon Road, EC1R 3GA
When: October 23 to November 22, 2013


Poles ApART: New Polish Comics & Graphic Novels
Twelve of the most important current comics creators from Poland in their first UK show. More...
Where: Windows Gallery, Central Saint Martins, N1C 4AA
When: October 31 to November 16, 2013


Six Characters
A collaborative Pop-Up challenge by Ahmed Jameel, Penelope Mendonça & John Miers. More...
Where: Platform Theatre Bar, Handyside Street, London N1C 4AA
When: November 2, 2013 11am-7pm

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