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New Genre Emerging: Contemporary German Graphic Literature

Deutsches Haus NYU 42 Washington Mews, New York City

Deutsches Haus at NYU and the University of Cologne New York Office present a talk by Stefan Börnchen about "New Genre Emerging: Contemporary German Graphic Literature." By now, comics have taken their place alongside other recognized forms of literature, even in German-speaking countries. The renowned German publishing house Suhrkamp includes graphic literature in its program and comic festivals are organized by literary centers.…

Pénélope Bagieu & Mona Eltahawy in Conversation

Albertine 972 5th Avenue, New York

Graphic novelist Pénélope Bagieu and award-winning writer Mona Eltahawy discuss Bagieu’s latest book Brazen (Culottées) just out in the US with First Second. Throughout history and across the globe, one characteristic connects the daring women of Brazen: their indomitable spirit. With her characteristic wit and dazzling drawings, celebrated graphic novelist Pénélope Bagieu profiles the lives of these feisty female role models, some world…

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Masters of the Graphic Novel

La Maison Française (Columbia) Buell Hall, 515 West 116th Street, New York City

Blutch and Charles Burns in conversation with Françoise Mouly To RSVP, please click here. French cartoonist Blutch and American Charles Burns are both known for their poignant graphic storytelling, distinctive mastering of black and white and exploration of art forms such as illustration and animation. New Yorker art editor Françoise Mouly will discuss their similarities but also the differences of…