News just in: Renowned publishers Jonathan Cape will be exhibiting at BICS 2009 with special Guest Bryan Talbot.
It's been a long time since Cape have seen fit to grace any comic convention with their presence an we're thrilled to welcome them to their very first BICS.
Not only that, but Mr.Talbot will be launching his new Graphic Novel GRANDVILLE at the show including a live presentation of his latest epic, with signings and sketching.
All this is included in the entry price along with an exclusive interview with Howard Chaykin, live art events, panels, quizzes and a great painting demo by the legendary Garry Leach, plus lots lots more!
Thanks to the Sasakawa Foundation this years British International Comics Show is proud to announce the award winning Japanese manga artist Michiru Morikawa as their latest overseas guest.
Known for her singular style of art that merges children’s illustration with manga Michiru will be helping to launch the new book “Buskers” drawn by her, written by Sean Michael Wilson and published by Insomnia Publications.
The artist is reported to be “very excited” about visiting Birmingham, as she lived there earlier in her career and never expected to have the opportunity to visit her favourite British city again so soon.
In addition to overseas guests BICS will be increasing other multi cultural elements of the show including a special panel hosted by comics historian and writer Paul Gravett called “Found In Translation” that helps readers to discover translated works form all over the world that they may not previously have encountered.
These include graphic novels and comics from France, Spain, Japan and Germany.