8/21: Rutu Modan in Conversation with Hannah Berry in London, UK
As part of Comica, the London International Comics Festival, graphic novelist Rutu Modan will be discussing her newest work, The Property, with Hannah Berry at 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Foyles Gallery in Foyles Bookshop in London. Modan, who earned international acclaim with Exit Wounds, will explain her creative process on The Property, her first full-length graphic novel. The book follows Regina Segal, an elderly woman who returns to Poland after living abroad to reclaim a piece of property lost during World War II. Once there, she is confronted with old family secrets in a country far different from what she remembers. Tickets are £6 and available here. The Foyles Gallery is located on the 3rd floor of Foyles Bookshop at 113-119 Charing Cross Rd., London WC2H 0EB.
8/22-8/25: The Projects 2 in Portland, OR
Support, behold and partake in experimental comics at The Projects 2, a 4-day long gathering of artists celebrating creative expression and community at the Independent Publishing Resource Center and other locations throughout Portland, Oregon. Programming includes art exhibitions and installations, free workshops like screen-printing and mask making, screenings, pop-up shops, musical acts and more. Comics guests include Sammy Harkham, Matthew Thurber, Jonny Negron, Tom Neely and more. This event is free to the public. The IPRC is located at 1001 SE Division St., Portland, OR 97202.
8/22-8/25: Fan Expo Canada in Toronto, ON
The 19th annual Fan Expo Canada, Canada’s largest (and North America’s third largest) pop culture event is taking place from Thursday, August 22nd to Sunday, August 25th at the North and South Buildings of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This massive celebration boasts an impressive lineup of attractions and guests for fans of all ages. Programming includes panels from the industry’s leading publishers, creator spotlights, professional portfolio reviews, writer and artist workshops, sketching duels, a comic book quiz show, exclusive screenings and more. Guests include Stan Lee, Mike Mignola, Garth Ennis, Stuart & Kathryn Immonen, Jeff Lemire, Tim Sale, Walt Simonson, Cary Nord and many, many more. Single-day tickets range from $25-$50 (Can.), with 4-day all access passes at $115, as well as a number of special offers and discounts. Tickets are sold on-site only. The North Building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre is located at 255 Front St. West, Toronto, ON Canada. The South Building is located at 222 Bremner Blvd., Toronto, ON Canada.
8/24: Brandon Graham Signing and Appearance in Seattle, WA
Fan favorite cartoonist Brandon Graham will be signing copies of his new art book, Walrus (PictureBox), from 6-9 p.m. at the Fantagraphics Bookstore in Seattle. With innovative and cerebral works like King City, Prophet and Multiple Warheads, Graham has established himself as one of the most unique cartoonists working today. Walrus contains a plethora of sketches, strips and inspiration and provides a candid look behind Graham’s creative process. This event is free to the public. Fantagraphic Bookstore is located at 1201 S. Vale St., Seattle WA 98108.
