The History of Manga: History, hearsay & facts

Manga is having a moment, influencing art and culture around the globe. In this talk, renowned manga historian Helen McCarthy traces the full arc of the form’s evolution from the 12th century to a multi-billion-dollar industry today. We will explore the key genres of Manga, from romance to sci-fi to horror and beyond, and evaluate the cultural contexts of Manga in relation to war, politics, gender and technology.

Whether you're already a manga superfan or new to this magical world, this is the ultimate guide to the art form. Expert manga historian Helen McCarthy covers all the iconic genres, stories and artists.

Signed copies of The Manga Bible will be available to purchase along with your ticket or at the venue.

**Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!**

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*Helen McCarthy is a writer, presenter and independent scholar who was introduced to anime in 1981 and has been studying it ever since. She has spoken at universities, cultural institutions and of course anime conventions across America, Asia and Europe, from the British Museum and the Smithsonian Institution to Akita International University and the Japan Foundation in London and Kuala Lumpur. Her works include The Anime Encyclopedia, widely recognised as a seminal text for the study of anime; Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation; The Art of Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga; and Leiji Matsumoto: Essays on the Manga and Anime Legend.*

Presented by Seed Talks

This is an 18+ event