MANGA: NOT MADE IN JAPAN

Manga no longer have to be “Made in Japan”, now that the language of Japanese comics is transforming the medium globally. Discover the new voices of Western manga-ka from Sonia Leong of Sweatdrop Studios, who is adapting Shakespeare into manga, to graphic novelist-editor Ilya, who introduces the international contributors to his Mammoth Book of Best New Manga. Copies of the Mammoth Book of Best New Manga will be available for purchase (the first chance to buy the book) and artists will be signing copies after the panel in the ICA Bar between 4.30pm and 5.00pm.

Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: Sunday, October 8, 2006 - 3.30pm to 4.30pm

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"...a comprehensive, varied and exciting season that demonstrated the reach and diversity of the art form."
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"The Comica Festival's uniqueness resides in its selection of international comic artists [and] its presentation of cutting-edge themes..."
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"This event showcased some of the great variety of manga art styles and artists working across languages, continents and cultures in the world today."
Karl Pell

"....plenty of food for thought in terms of fresh reading material ideas..."
Euan Gillespie

"Comica normally comes up with some great talks and panels, but this was particularly memorable..."
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"The ongoing stream of Comica-related events throughout the year spoils us..."
Andrew Salmond

"When the event was over the audience was left wanting more."
Liban Diriye

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Sylvia Libedinsky

"Comica Comiket at the ICA was buzzing with invention and ideas."
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