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April 6, 2008

2D - Northern Ireland Comics Festival 2008


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The second 2D – Northern Ireland Comics Festival takes place on Thursday 5th, Friday 6th, and Saturday 7th of June 2008 in the Verbal Arts Centre and Sandinos Bar in Derry, Northern Ireland.

Events will include Signings, Sketching Sessions, Workshops, Panels, Dealers, Portfolio Reviews, and an Art Exhibition. Entry to all events is FREE. Not only that, but tables for Creators, Dealers, and Publishers are also supplied free, although there is a limited supply, and it will be allocated on a first come – first served basis.

Guests so far confirmed for the event include:
Charlie Adlard, Bob Byrne, Shane Chebsey, Rufus Dayglo, David Hine, Laura Howell, Ilya, Garry Leach, Alan Martin, Stephen Mooney, Nick Roche, and Stephen Thompson.

More information about all aspects of the Festival can be got form the Festival organiser, David Campbell. Email: david[at]2dfestival[dot]com

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February 11, 2008

Mr Amperduke GN from Bob Byrne


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Bob Byrne, the man behind MBLEH! and The Shiznit, not to mention 2000AD’s Bob Byrne’s Twisted Tales, has finally finished his magnum opus, the 160-page graphic novel Mr Amperduke, which he will be officially launching on Thursday 14th February at 8pm in the Bernard Shaw in Portobello, on the outskirts of Dublin City. Further information about Mr Amperduke, along with directions to get to the launch, can all be found here.

There’s an invitation to the launch here:

Amperduke JPG

If you can’t make it to the launch, you can still buy the book through Bob’s site, here.


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January 10, 2008

Manga Event at Chester Beatty Library in February


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The Chester Beatty Library in Dublin Castle is hosting a Manga & Anime Weekend at the beginning of February.

The schedule is as follows:

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Friday 1 February: Opening Night

6pm: Screening of Naussica of the Valley of Wind (Over 16s)
Screening supported by Tiger Beer

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Saturday 2 February: Manga Day

11am: Screening of Astro Boy

2pm: Well known UK comics expert and Manga specialist Paul Gravett will present an illustrated talk on the popularity of this medium.

3.30pm: Demonstration with Manga artist. Details to be confirmed

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Sunday 3 February: Anime Day

11am: Screening of Paprika (91 mins) 16 +

1.30pm: Surreal Art of Anime, talk by Paul Watts

3pm: Screening of Angel’s Egg (80 mins) 16+

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Further details can be found on the Chester Beatty Library Events page.

Please note that booking is essential for each event. To book, contact Education Services by telephone at 4070750 or by emailing educationservices[at]cbl[dot]ie.

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