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A Week Celebrating the French Graphic Novel |
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| NEW • Please visit our PRESS ROOM PAGE for anything you need to publicize about all our events. We have downloadable hi-res art, press contacts, exact listings and times in PDF and Word.doc form, plus many useful links, downloadable images, etc: HERE |
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| This is your chance to learn why the French and francophone Europe have always revered the bande dessinée ("designed strip" or graphic novel) and meet one of the art's French stars: Pierre-François Beauchard, who publishes under the name David B. A co-founder of the artist-run L'Association, which revolutionized European comics with their new style and approach, Beauchard has received countless awards - including European Cartoonist of the Year and the prestigious French Alph' Award. Read more here in the Artist Trust newsletter 'Art Source' (English) or read an interview here in French. |
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| Best-known for his masterpiece "Epileptic" ("L'Ascension du Haut Mal"), David B. inspired Marjane Satrapi to create "Persepolis", a work he nurtured to publication by L'Association. We are delighted and honored to have him here for the week of events below. Questions? Visit the PRESS ROOM or email us. |
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| The originator and curator of "La Semaine de la Bande Dessinée" is Alliance Française Board member Cynthia Rose and the project's associate curator is Kim Thompson, co-owner of Fantagraphics Books. |
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Wednesday eve, August 13, 7 pm, Alliance Française de Seattle FREE
"French Comics from René Goscinny to Marjane Satrapi"
Special presentation by
Kim Thompson |
Celebrations kick off with "Vingt sur 20: French Comics from Goscinny to Satrapi" by our event Associate Curator Kim Thompson. Co-owner of Fantagraphics Books and an authority on international comics, Thompson translated David B.'s masterpiece "Epileptic" into English.
He presents a slideshow on the the 20 men and women who, over a generation, redrew la bande dessinée française from a children's medium into le neuvième art. A great introduction to Euro-comics, with plenty of chances to ask questions. Reception afterwards.
• Parents are advised that this presentation is not for young children. |
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Thursday eve, August 14, 5:30 pm, Northwest Film Forum
1515 12th Ave FREE
Private screening of "Tintin et moi" for Alliance members, their families and their friends |
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In partnership with Moulinsart SA, the Danish Film Institute and the Northwest Film Forum, we present the rare European documentary “Tintin et moi” by Anders Ostergaard. This tells the full story of Hergé, creator of the world-famous Tintin, featuring the late artist himself. Learn about the birth of Tintin, the importance of one close friendship and how Hergé worked under the German Occupation.
Of special interest now that Steven Spielberg is filming a movie version of Tintin, the 5:30pm screening is free to Alliance members, their families and friends.
• If you cannot make this time, you may reserve for the 7pm and 9pm shows at the NWFF but there is a fee and we advise you to book ahead. |
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Friday eve, August 15, from 6 pm, Fantagraphics Gallery & Bookstore,
1201 South Vale Street (at Airport Way S) in Georgetown FREE
"My Story, My Stories • The Comics of David B.", an art opening with a reception for the artist |
| See original work by David B. and meet the artist himself in Georgetown's spacious and celebrated Fantagraphics Gallery and associated bookstore. David B.'s books will be available for purchase and there will also be limited edition posters available for the artist to sign. Come, meet the artist, enjoy his work and party! |
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Saturday afternoon, August 16, 2 - 3:30 pm, Microsoft Auditorium
Seattle Central Library, 1000 4th Ave, downtown Seattle
FREE
David B. presents and discusses his work, including "Epileptic" |
| Hear David B. (Pierre-François Beauchard) himself discuss the roots and style of his storytelling and art, including his extraordinary life; his feelings about the comic artists whose work influenced him and his thoughts about those his work has influenced with fabulous visuals. A formal presentation, with a special focus on "The Epileptic", the book that inspired the style and tone of "Persepolis". Kim Thompson, who translated the much-lauded English-language version of "Epileptic" for Pantheon Books, will be present and there will be a bilingual Q&A. |
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Sunday, August 17, 4 pm, Henry Art Gallery,
15th Ave NE & NE 41st St.
FREE with museum admission, but please reserve early
"Romans Graphiques Meet the Graphic Novel" panel discussion with David B., Jim Woodring, Pete Bagge; moderated by Kim Thompson |
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The Henry welcomes a powerhouse international panel to celebrate the visit of Parisian graphic novelist David B.. When still a student, David B.. co-founded the artist-run publishing group L’Association, a group that revolutionized European comics. For this discussion, he is joined by two of Seattle’s own superstar bédéistes: Peter Bagge and Jim Woodring.
They will talk about the subtleties of the BD/graphic novel as a medium - explaining how they employ its tools of image, space, and (sometimes) text. They will take questions from the audience and, after wards, works by each artist will be available for purchase and signing. |
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The Alliance Française de Seattle sincerely thanks all our partners & sponsors in this event, listed below, as well as our wonderul printers PL3X, M. Yves Février of Moulinsart SA
and Angel Productions, Denmark |
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ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE SEATTLE _- _
info@afseattle.org _- _206.632.5433
4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. Ste 205, Seattle WA 98103
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