At MCM Comic Con, we saw fans living out the stories and books crossing over to screen, and vice versa. This is how all stories should be re-told.
We’ve covered high-brow book fairs, but MCM Comic Con has never ceased to fascinate us. Where else can you see an author engages seriously with a grown man carrying a plastic sword? Or a famous Creative Director like Tommy Yune explaining patiently to a young lad about his Robotech characters? What impressed us the most is the fandom.
We once asked author Andrew Weale and anthropologist Dr Richard Irvine how books should be enjoyed. Weale said he’d like us to dance when we read his book aloud. Irvine talked about lectio divina, about big holy books that should be read out loud, in measured pace. This is not silent reading. This is performative reading.
Looking again at the fans, we’re starting to get what Weale and Irvine are saying.
The Riddler asks a question.
This is still Suffragette City.
Mnnneeaahhh, I’m Penguin.
Aloha, Aquaman.
It’s Harry.
Screen to book: novelisation of films.
She looks like Princess Leia.
Mortal Engines making a mark at the show.
The Grinch is not looking forward to Christmas.
More than meets the eye.
Villains we love.
Black Panther greets us at the entrance.
Game of you know what.
Fans checking out Harry Potter figurines.
Magneto figurine.
“Fantastic Beasts: Crime of Grindelwald” is being heavily promoted.
University of East London promotes its graphic and animation courses.
Spider-Man watching over you.
Spider-Man showcase.
K-Pop tribute at PopAsia.
Samurai take on Batman.
Story Of Books at MCM Comic Con
- Event: MCM Comic Con
- MCM Comic Con: Start your universe with feelings (3 November 2018)
- MCM Comic Con: Read out your script, learn to draw and find a mentor (1 November 2018)
- MCM Comic Con: Outline your story, listen to feedback and be nice on social media (30 October 2018)
- MCM Comic Con: How to be creative and be funny (27 October 2018)
- Story Of Books at the MCM Comic Con London (2 June 2018)
- Five Minutes With: Dr Ernesto Priego, Project Lead, Parables of Care (1 June 2018)
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