Caroline and Erwin Swann Foundation for Caricature
and Cartoon
Please join The Library of Congress for a Panel Discussion
on
COMIC BOOK ARTISTS and ILLUSTRATORS and 9/11
Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 2:30 p.m.
The Mumford Room, James Madison Memorial Building, 6th Floor
101 Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C.
Missing, Peter Kuper,
World War Three Illustrated
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In the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United
States, comic book artists and illustrators created powerful graphic works
depicting universal themes, personal experiences and recollections. Their
panels and stories focus on varied aspects of the events, including heroism,
tragedy, rescue, loss, sacrifice, and the effort to comprehend their impact.
Their stories were collected and featured in anthologies published soon
after the attacks by Alternative Comics, DC Comics,
and World War 3 Illustrated. Through
artists' gifts, the Prints and Photographs Division has acquired a spectrum
of this work. Five influential artists and writers who contributed to the
Library's collections will will discuss their work and responses as creators
to the recent historic events.
- Moderator: Harry Katz, Head Curator, Prints and Photographs
Division, Library of Congress
- Panelists: Will Eisner, legendary creator of comics
and graphic novels
- Paul Levitz, Editor and contributor to DC Comics' 9-11
September 11 book, vol. 2
- Jeff Mason, publisher of Alternative Comics, Editor, 9-11
Emergency Relief
- Peter Kuper, noted comic artist, graphic novel creator,
co-founder of World War 3 Illustrated
- Trina Robbins, leading writer, artist, and authority
on the history of women comic artists
Sponsored by the Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon
For information contact Martha Kennedy (202) 707-9115 or mkenn@loc.gov
Request ADA accommodations five days in advance at (202)
707-6362 or ADA@loc.gov
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