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COMICA FESTIVAL 2009:
LONDON IS BUBBLING OVER WITH COMICS!
Between 5 and 26 November London is bubbling over with international comics during the Comica Festival's annual three-week season of exhibitions, events, talks, performances, workshops, films, a conference and publishers' fair at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in The Mall and other venues. Download the Comica '09 brochure PDF here.PUBLICATIONS:
Comic: Ctrl.Alt.Shift Unmasks CorruptionA selection of the world's most compelling graphic novelists and comic artists aim to highlight corruption as the cause of poverty and a barrier to overcoming it. More...
When: On sale in November 2009
EXHIBITIONS:
Philip Marsden: True StoriesTrue Stories brings together the artist's complete cartoon and comic book works from the last five years. More...
Where: Riverside Gallery, Old Town Hall, Richmond
When: September 12 to November 28, 2009
Stories for Humans: Contemporary ComicsComics Artist-in-Residence Karen Rubins selects works from the comics collection in the V&A. More...
Where: V&A Museum, South Kensington, London
When: October 1 to November 26, 2009
30 Years of VizSee Johnny Fartpants, Roger Mellie, The Fat Slags and all your Viz favourites at this 30th birthday bash. More...
Where: The Cartoon Museum, 35 Little Russell Street, London
When: November 4 to January 24, 2010
Evolution Of The American Comic Book: 1894-1956An exhibition of rare art and artifacts tracing the origins of the comic book. More...
Where: Orbital Comics, 8 Great Newport Street, London
When: November 5 to November 18, 2009
Hoshino Yukinobu: Professor MunakataHoshino Yukinobu visits the British Museum to create a new storyline for his character Professor Munakata. More...
Where: British Museum, Gt Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG
When: November 5 to January 3, 2010
War: The Human CostSean Duffield from Paper Tiger previews comics from the forthcoming war-themed anthology. More...
Where: Lazarides, Greek Street, Soho, London
When: November 6 to November 30, 2009
Ctrl.Alt.Shift Unmasks CorruptionA look at how comics have been employed throughout history to debate and highlight political issues. More...
Where: Lazarides Gallery, Soho, London
When: November 6 to November 30, 2009
The Joy Of ToyA retrospective exhibition of some of the landmark pieces of designer vinyl by sub-culture artists. More...
Where: Eastwick Gallery, 214 Brick Lane, London
When: November 6 to November 12, 2009
R. Crumb UncoveredSelected originals by the underground comix maestro of Fritz the Cat, Mr Natural and more. More...
Where: Scream Gallery, 34 Bruton Street, London
When: November 13 to January 30, 2010
John Miers: BabelDigital artist John Miers crafts a wordless comic interpreting the Biblical legend. More...
Where: The Fleapit, 49 Columbia Road, London
When: November 15 to December 13, 2009
EVENTS:
Theatre: Busted Jesus ComixA play based on the case of Mike Diana who was forbidden to draw his Boiled Angel comix for 3 years. More...
Where: Above The Stag Theatre, 15 Bressenden Place, London
When: November 3 to November 28, 2009
Heavy Pencil: David LloydDavid Lloyd leads this month's Heavy Pencil session for a V For Vendetta themed evening. More...
Where: Bar, ICA, The Mall
When: November 5, 2009 - 8pm to midnight
Little Pencil: Sarah McIntyreSarah McIntyre (Vern & Lettuce, Morris The Mankiest Monster) joins the drawing to music workshop for children. More...
Where: Reading Room, ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 6, 2009 - 4.30pm to 6pm
Comica Comiket: Small Press & Self-Publishers FairThe most sizzling and significant gathering of scribes and scrawlers from across the UK indie comics scene. More...
Where: ICA Theatre & Bar, ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 8, 2009 - 1pm to 6pm
Real-Fi: Student WorkshopCtrl.Alt.Shift Unmasks Corruption hosts a student workshop with Bryan Talbot, Pat Mills and others. More...
Where: Reading Room, ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 8, 2009 - 12.30pm to 6.30pm
Ctrl.Alt.Shift Unmask Corruption: Music & Comics NightAn evening of live music and djs to celebrate the release of the 'Ctrl.Alt.Shift Unmasks Corruption' comic. More...
Where: Theatre, ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 10, 2009 - 7pm til 1am
Conference: Comics & Graphic Novels For Young PeopleIncluding keynote speakers Mel Gibson, Paul Gravett, Marcia Williams and David Fickling. More...
Where: Froebel College, Roehampton University, Surrey
When: November 14, 2009
Workshop: Create Your Own True StoriesDraw real or imaginary scenes from your life, which will become part of a giant surreal comic book. More...
Where: Riverside Gallery, Old Town Hall, Richmond
When: November 14, 2009 - 1pm to 4pm
Arts Foundation: Graphic Novelist Award 2010The judges discuss the graphic novel's ascendancy and announce the finalists for the £10,000 prize. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 15, 2009 - from 7.30pm
The Uncle Hans-Peter PartyA 'live' comic strip where the audience don masks and assumes the persona of Uncle Hans-Peter. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 17, 2009 - from 7.45pm
Ctrl.Alt.Shift: Political Poster-Making WorkshopExplore slogan-based political posters and create your own in reaction to current examples of corruption. More...
Where: The Book Club, 100 Leonard St, London, EC2A 4RH
When: November 18, 2009 - from 7pm
CONVERSATIONS:
Black PowersJohn Aggs, Patrice Aggs and Woodrow Phoenix discuss black representations in comics. More...
Where: Swiss Cottage Library, Camden, London
When: November 6, 2009 - 6.30pm to 8pm
The Birth Of American Comics Fandom In BritainBrian Bolland and Bryan Talbot bring to life the startling story of how fandom exploded in the Sixties. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 7, 2009 - from 2.30pm
Bryan Talbot: Grandville & The Anthropomorphic TraditionBryan Talbot gives his only London presentation of his illuminating illustrated lecture. More...
Where: Nash Room, ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 7, 2009 - 4.30pm to 6pm
Eddie Campbell: The Years Have PantsEddie Campbell discusses his latest book, Alec: The Years Have Pants. More...
Where: Nash Room, ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 7, 2009 - 7pm to 9pm
Getting Graphic: Starting Out In Graphic NovelsBryan Talbot, Julian Hanshaw and Asia Alfasi reveal the secrets of making comics and getting published. More...
Where: Nash Room, ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 8, 2009 - from 2.30pm
Helen McCarthy: A Guide To Osamu TezukaA guide through the life and career of the God of manga and anime, Osamu Tezuka. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 8, 2009 - from 4.30pm
Political Comics: Comic Art PropagandaA panel discussion with Fredrik Strömberg, Pat Mills, Sean Duffield, Kate Evans and Polyp. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 8, 2009 - from 6.30pm
Kevin O'Neill: League Of Extraordinary GentlemenKevin O'Neill discusses co-creating the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen with Alan Moore. More...
Where: Islington Central Library, 2 Fieldway Crescent, London
When: November 9, 2009 - 6pm to 8pm
Manga In The Museum: Solving Myths & MysteriesPaul Gravett introduces the works of manga master Hoshino Yukinobu. More...
Where: British Museum, Gt Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG
When: November 10, 2009 - 1.15pm to 2pm
Apostolos Doxiadis & Alecos Papadatos: LogicomixLearn the secrets behind Logicomix, mathematics, Bertrand Russell and his peers. More...
Where: Nash Room, ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 12, 2009 - from 7pm
James Jean & Tara McPhersonJoin James Jean and Tara McPherson for an evening discussion and illustrated presentation. More...
Where: Cinema 1, ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 13, 2009 - from 7pm
New Trends In Superhero Comic BooksCameron Stewart, Karl Kerschl and Ramon Perez share their passion for the superhero genre More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 16, 2009 - from 7.30pm
Hoshino Yukinobu: From Hokkaido To InfinityHelen McCarthy introduces the works of manga master Hoshino Yukinobu. More...
Where: British Museum, Gt Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG
When: November 21, 2009 - 1.15pm to 2pm
Reinhard Kleist: I See A DarknessReinhard Kleist discusses his graphic biography of the most famous country singer of all time, Johnny Cash. More...
Where: Nash Room, ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 22, 2009 - from 7pm
Willy Linthout: Years Of The ElephantWilly Linthout discusses his poignant and surreal account of his grief after the suicide of his young son. More...
Where: Nash Room, ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 23, 2009 - from 7pm
Ben Templesmith: Gentleman CorpseBen discusses his arresting graphics and gripping narratives with director Philip Ridley. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 24, 2009 - from 6.45pm
FILMS:
Philip Ridley: HeartlessAcclaimed writer/director Philip Ridley introduces a screening of his dark, horror-tinged, urban fantasy film. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 24, 2009 - from 8.45pm
Mamoru Oshii: The Sky CrawlersThe latest film from anime visionary Mamoru Oshii (Ghost In The Shell; Avalon). More...
Where: Cinema, ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 26, 2009 - from 8.30pm
COMPETITIONS:
Graphic Short Story Prize 2009The winner of last year's Graphic Short Story Prize is about to publish a book. So get your pens out for the 2009 competition and a chance to win £1,000. More...
Deadline: 19 October 2009
Ctrl.Alt.Shift Comic Design CompetitionThe winning entry will be published in a comic and form part of an exhibition around the theme of corruption, coinciding with Comica this November. More...
Deadline: 25 September 2009
London Libraries: Graphic Novel Network CompetitionFirst prize is £100 of graphic novels from Gosh! Comics plus a pair of tickets to a Comica event of your choice, and there are more pairs of Comica tickets for four runners up. More...
Deadline: 4 November 2009
