Manga
Fans of Japanese animation and comic book art are in for a treat, as Scunthorpe prepares to host its first independent anime and manga event.
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oyal local fans have been working with North Lincolnshire Libraries to organise S- Con, Scunthorpe’s first independently organised anime
and manga event. It follows the demise of Tokyopop,
the publishing company which sponsored the former annual Re-Con event. This drew a crowd of 200 local fans, and organisers promise that those returning will not be disappointed by what S-Con can offer. They have lined up big-name
special guests for the event on 1 April. They include lecturer and consultant in Japanese culture, Akemi Solloway. As part of the event Akemi will run a one-hour Japanese calligraphy workshop, but places are limited. The
ticket price of £7 includes full event entry. Also attending will be artist Sonia
Leong who has won a number of awards. She designed the Catgirl mascot for Watcom-Europe's Manga campaign. Her art has featured in the British film Popcorn and in the sitcom The IT Crowd. Local people can take part in two
art workshops with Sonia. Each workshop has a different focus, and tickets are £10 per workshop (includes full event entry). Booking is strongly recommended as the workshops are expected to be fully subscribed. Fans will also be able to meet
Robert Deas who has been working professionally in the comic/manga world for five years. He works completely digitally. People will have the chance to observe his techniques. Other artists
Photograph: an image by Cosplay photographer Mark Archer who will be offering a photographic service at the event.
coming to the event include Morag Lewis who will be selling a selection of titles published by Sweatdrop Studios, the UK-based independent manga- styled comic publisher. Caricaturist Yen Ip will offer his unique portrait and caricature service from just £5 per A4 portrait per person (under 16s), and £7 per A4 portrait per person for over 16s.
Princess: one of Sonia Leong’s creations There will also be a wide range of
competitions, displays and traders selling comics and goods not usually available locally. Tickets are on
sale now at the Central Library in Scunthorpe. Prices are £4 for an earlybird ticket, bought in advance of the event; £7 on the door. You can book via phone with a debit card. Tickets will be posted out (minimum £5 card transaction).
Illustration: by Robert Deas For more information about
this new and exciting event, please call the Central Library on 01724 860161 or go to the event’s website:
http://s-con.co.uk
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