Book fair called off; romance awards announced; UNESCO World Book Capital promo still not in full gear
COVID-19 epidemic threatens to shut down many major book fairs, just when publishing needs to mobilise after a slow 2019.Continue Reading
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MCM Comic Con: Anti-heroes have a place in popular culture
We went to MCM Comic Con 2019 expecting a massive Star Wars push. But curiously, apart from promos on merchandise,Continue Reading
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MCM Comic Con: Worthy of the hammer
The last time we covered MCM Comic Con, we published an edition called “Summer Of Heroes”. We then extended theContinue Reading
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“Cool Japan”: Asset or liability to manga’s indie spirit?
The Comics Grid’s commentary on the Manga exhibition is now out; British Museum reports surprisingly good sales of manga; AkiraContinue Reading
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“River to river, coast to coast”: Story Of Books at HF Artsfest 2019
After The Rain was launched at an arts event with a simple premise: we talk about our waterways and pollutionContinue Reading
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“Good Omens”: Neil Gaiman at the Southbank Centre
Good Omens is about reluctant heroes and the triumph of independent minds. It is loved by many and the TVContinue Reading
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“My Brother’s Husband”: Tagame Gengoroh at the Japan House
Can gay romance be as tender as Sweet Valley High and appealing to all regardless of the readers’ sexual orientation?Continue Reading
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Reform human character, save the earth, then go to Mars: Dr Brian May at the Science Museum
The next phase of space exploration could well be “post-human”, with robots and AI primed to take on the spaceContinue Reading
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How to create a hero: Mike Zeck and John Beatty on their Marvel and DC creations
Mike Zeck and John Beatty are heroes to many Creative Directors. Many who have grown up admiring their comics decidedContinue Reading
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A taste for horror: how to write a good scary story
The inspiration behind a horror story can be anything, although all themes are decidedly dystopian: social injustice, politics, capitalism, environmentalism,Continue Reading