EVENTS

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Events Line: 0131 623 4675 or e-mail events@nls.uk

Wednesday 9 April 7pm

Illustrated talk

Cam Kennedy and

Alan Grant in Conversation

Meet the creators of the graphic novel versions of Kidnapped and Jekyll and Hyde, and comic book veterans of 2000AD fame. Who were their early influences? How did they get into the world of comics? How has the political climate around comics changed? Chair:Hanna Sommerseth

Tuesday 15 April 1pm

Illustrated talk

Getting to Grips with Graphic Novels, Comics and Manga Dr Mel Gibson talks about the history of the comics, and how parents, children and professionals can gain the most from their understanding and involvement with this fascinating medium.

Wednesday

23 April 7pm

Illustrated talk

Metaphrog in Conversation

Graphic novelists Metaphrog (Sandra Marrs and John Chalmers) have been working together for over a decade. Creators of the critically acclaimed Louis series, they have received prestigious Eisner and Ignatz award nominations, and have collaborated with the renowned FatCat record label.They are currently working on a new book, Louis - Night Salad. Chair: Lisa Otty.

Friday 25 April 2pm

Tour

Meet Your Local Heroes

Curator John Birch gives a guided tour of the exhibition. Go behind the scenes and learn more about your favourite comics and graphic novels, and their creators.

Tuesday 29 April 7pm

Illustrated talk

From Electric Soup to Superman

Meet Scottish graphic artist Vincent Deighan, the man behind the pseudonym Frank Quitely. Quitely is the creator of the underground comix title Electric Soup and The Greens (a parody of The Broons). He has also illustrated Neil Gaiman’s Sandman: Endless Nights and DC Comics’ All Star Superman, and was responsible for The Batman:The Scottish Connection. Chair: Lisa Otty.

Tuesday 6 May 7pm

Illustrated talk

Gary Erskine in Conversation

Freelance comic artist Gary Erskine shares highlights from his illustrious career; nearly 20 years of work that has featured in 2000AD, Star Wars, Hellblazer and many other classic titles. Gary also gives us a sneak preview of his latest work on the original space cowboy, Dan Dare, one of the most popular icons of British cartooning from the 1950s onwards.

Chair: Hanna Sommerseth

Saturday 17 May 10am

Family workshop

Let’s do Kamishibai!

Come along and make your own Japanese kamishibai picture story at this storytelling and art workshop. Make manga-style picture cards with artist Julianna Capes, inspired by traditional Japanese stories told by Mio Shapley and Fergus McNicol.

Suitable for children aged 7 or over.

Friday 23 May 2.30pm

Children’s workshop

Create your own Comics

Learn how to make your own comics and cartoons with graphic artists Metaphrog, creators of the ‘Louis’ graphic novel series. This workshop introduces some basic design and illustration techniques for all tomorrow’s ‘local heroes’.

Suitable for children aged 8-12 years.

Wednesday 28 May 7pm

Illustrated talk

David Donaldson in

Conversation

David Donaldson, Managing Editor at DC Thomson and scriptwriter for The Broons and Oor Wullie since 1962, tells colourful tales from a long and extraordinary career working with some of the greatest comic strip geniuses of the golden age.