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Cameron Stewart is coming!

Cameron Stewart signs SIN TITULO
Wednesday, October 23rd, 6pm-8pm
@ The Beguiling, 601 Markham Street
FREE

The Beguiling is proud to welcome Cameron Stewart back to Toronto, in support of his graphic novel SIN TITULO.

SIN TITULO is a dark noir crime fable originally serialized online, and now collected into a very handsome hardcover for the first time. Though it has a contemporary setting, we think this off-kilter thriller will appeal to fans of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips’ FATALE, as well as fans of Cameron’s past work on series like SEAGUY, CATWOMAN, THE OTHER SIDE, and APOCALIPSTIX.

Cameron Stewart called Toronto home until a few years back, when he up and moved to Montreal and eventually to Berlin. We’re thrilled to see him return to North America for this tour, and we hope you’ll come out and pick up a copy of the book!

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EVENT: Paul Pope Launches BATTLING BOY In Toronto!

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BATTLING BOY
BOOK LAUNCH

Featuring author Paul Pope

@ Revival, 783 College Street, Toronto
Tuesday, October 15th, 2013
Doors at 7PM. Event starts at 7:30pm.

www.beguilingbooksandart.com

2013-10-15-paulpopeTORONTO—The Beguiling and First Second Books are proud to welcome PAUL POPE back to Toronto, to launch his brand new graphic novel series BATTLING BOY! Pope is the renowned creator of personal works including THB, 100%, and Heavy Liquid, but also takes time out to bring his unique verve and visual sophistication to a range of superhero properties in the titles Batman Year 100, Strange Tales, and Spider-Man: Tangled Web! Now he has returned with BATTLING BOY, a straight-up, kick-butt superhero book for kids and grown-ups alike, and The Beguiling and Revival will be hosting him on the evening of Tuesday, October 15th at 7PM!

BATTLING BOY is the story of a boy who must rise to the challenge of defending the super-city of Arcopolis after suffering a tremendous personal loss. An epic adventure with visual nods to classic creators including Moebius and Jack Kirby, BATTLING BOY is an ultra-contemporary take on the heroes’ journey, and a stunning addition to the pantheon of young adult heroes!

“A new generation of superhero!”
– Entertainment Weekly

“The adventure of the year!”
– Jeff Smith, Creator of Bone

Please join us on Tuesday, October 15th at 7PM at Revival Night Club to celebrate the launching of BATTLING BOY with author Paul Pope in attendance. Pope will present from the graphic novel on stage, including an exploration of his creative process, followed by a moderated Q&A and author signing. Original and digital artwork from BATTLING BOY and across Pope’s career will be on display, and copies of the BATTLING BOY and selections from Pope’s backlist will be available for sale at the event.

MEDIA

Paul Pope interview and Battling Boy review copy requests should be directed to Gina Gagliano, First Second Books, gina.gagliano@firstsecondbooks.com.

ABOUT

Battling Boy is the brand-new, full colour graphic novel creator by Paul Pope. Published by First Second Books, a division of Macmillan Publishers. Distributed in Canada by Raincoast. Release date October 8th, 2013. Retail CDN$18.50.

“Friends, this book is a number one stunner and the second installment cannot come soon enough.”
– Junot Diaz

“It is my favorite thing that Paul Pope has ever done, and I’ve been a fan of his for a very long time.”
– Kazu Kibuishi

“Battling Boy is my ideal comic.  Fun, fast paced, humorous, action-packed, and great cartooning.”
– Skottie Young

“It’s incredible.”
– Fabio Moon

Paul Pope is an American cartoonist living and working in New York City. He has been working primarily in comics since the early ’90s, alongside special projects for clients Diesel Industries, DKNY, LucasArts, Paramount Pictures, Cartoon Network, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Conde-Naste, Kodansha (Japan), Sapporo (Japan), Marc Ecko, Dargaud Editions (France), EMI Canada, Warner Brothers, and The British Film Institute and more. His graphic novels include 100%, Heavy Liquid, Batman Year 100, Escapo, and a collection of his rare short works, The One Trick Rip-Off and Other Stories.

The Beguiling is Canada’s finest purveyor of comics, manga, graphic novels, BD, and original comic art. Now celebrating its 26th year, The Beguiling plans over 50 book events per year, including its role as premiere sponsor of The Toronto Comic Arts Festival. For more information, visit www.beguilingbooksandart.com.

 

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EVENT: Sophie Cossette’s SINEMANIA Book Launch!

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ECW Press and The Beguiling Celebrate:

SOPHIE COSSETTE’S SINEMANIA! Book Launch
Monday, October 7th, 2013 7pm-9pm.
@ The Central, 603 Markham Street.
Free to attend!

ECW Press and The Beguiling invite you to attend a the launch of a phenomenal new book, Sophie Cossette’s Sinemania!, a satircal expose of the lives of the most outlandish movie directors! Go behind the scenes with Welles, Hitchcock, Tarantino, and more in this collection of prose and short comics!

Cossette will present from the book, reading a very few of the choicest and most salacious of stories, on stage at The Central. All are welcome to attend. For more info, visit:

ecwpress.com
sophiecossette.blogspot.ca

– Chris @ The Beguiling

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CHIP ZDARSKY

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Come to this man’s book launch.

Sex Criminals #1 – A Comic Book Launch Party
Featuring series creators Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky in attendance.

Wednesday, September 25th, 2013.
@ Wicked Nightclub, 1032 Queen St. W., 2nd & 3rd floor
Doors @ 7PM. Presentations begin at 8PM.
$5 Cover, includes a copy of Sex Criminals #1
Strictly 19+. Private event.

Full details: https://www.beguilingbooksandart.com/sex-criminals-1-a-comic-book-launch-party/

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EVENT: Gene Yang presents BOXERS & SAINTS

Gene Yang presents BOXERS & SAINTS
Saturday, September 21st, 3pm-4:30pm
@ The Central, 603 Markham Street
Free to attend

The Beguiling is proud to welcome bestselling comics author Gene Yang to Toronto in support of his new two-volume graphic novel, BOXERS & SAINTS.

Gene will be interviewed on stage by TCAF Director Christopher Butcher about his career and the genesis of the new graphic novel series, with a signing to follow. Copies of the new books and Yang’s entire back-catalogue will be available for sale at the event.

Gene Yang rose to prominence within the comics industry with the publication of his bestselling graphic novel American Born Chinese, which has won the Prinz Award, the Eisner Award, and multiple “best book of the year” awards. Yang’s follow-up releases have included The Eternal Smile, Prime Baby, Level Up, and writing the graphic novel adaptations of the Avatar: The Last Airbender series.

The Beguiling would like to thank Toronto Public Library, First Second Books, and Raincoast, for their assistance in putting this event together.

–  Chris @ The Beguiling

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ABOUT BOXERS & SAINTS

In two volumes, Boxers & Saints tells two parallel stories. The first is of Little Bao, a Chinese peasant boy whose village is abused and plundered by Westerners claiming the role of missionaries. Little Bao, inspired by visions of the Chinese gods, joins a violent uprising against the Western interlopers. Against all odds, their grass-roots rebellion is successful.
But in the second volume, Yang lays out the opposite side of the conflict. A girl whose village has no place for her is taken in by Christian missionaries and finds, for the first time, a home with them. As the Boxer Rebellion gains momentum, Vibiana must decide whether to abandon her Christian friends or to commit herself fully to Christianity.
Boxers & Saints is one of the most ambitious graphic novels First Second has ever published. It offers a penetrating insight into not only one of the most controversial episodes of modern Chinese history, but into the very core of our human nature. Gene Luen Yang is rightly called a master of the comics form, and this book will cement that reputation.
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SEX CRIMINALS #1 – A Comic Book Launch Party

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The Beguiling proudly presents:

Sex Criminals #1 – A Comic Book Launch Party
Featuring series creators Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky in attendance.
With host Sasha and special guests Ego Assassin.

Wednesday, September 25th, 2013.
@ Wicked Nightclub, 1032 Queen St. W., 2nd & 3rd floor
Doors @ 7PM. Presentations begin at 8PM.
$5 Cover, includes a copy of Sex Criminals #1
Strictly 19+. Private event.

“It’s funny, heartbreaking and real all at once, while also being about sex and crime… One of the best comics I’ve read in years.” 

– Ed Brubaker, Fatale, Captain America: Winter Solider

TORONTO—Forget what it sounds like! SEX CRIMINALS is the funny, filthy, brand new comic book from acclaimed writer Matt Fraction and Toronto’s own celebrated illustrator and former mayoral candidate Chip Zdarsky. What’s it about? It’s about a couple of attractive young people who literally stop time when they orgasm, and then, while time is stopped, they rob banks! The Beguiling is gonna throw a hell of a launch party for it on release day, Wednesday September 25th, at WICKED nightclub. Yeah, that WICKED.

The Sex Criminals #1 Comic Book Launch Party is a strictly 19+ event that will feature Messieurs Fraction and Zdarsky as they present and perform from the series and across their repertoires! The evening will be hosted by Toronto’s own sexual advice guru Sasha, and feature live fetishwear demonstrations courtesy of Ego Assassin! Oh, and there’s an honest-to-goodness grotto too, so bring your swim trunks. The entire nightclub will be open to the public for your exploration, and the price to sate your curiosity is only $5, which includes a copy Sex Criminals #1!

Sex Criminals #1.
It’s Smart, Sexy, Sweet, and a little Smutty.
You’re going to love it. Come celebrate it.

Oh, and, this is a fun event, adult-oriented event, but we would like to remind all patrons of the importance of respecting the boundaries of the other attendees. Our goal is to create a positive space that is respectful and accommodating to persons of all genders and sexualities. Got more questions? Scroll down for the FAQ! Thanks!

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EVENT: Michael Cho signs BATMAN BLACK & WHITE #1

Michael Cho signs BATMAN BLACK & WHITE #1
Wednesday, September 4th, 2013, 6:30-9pm
@ The Beguiling, 601 Markham Street
Free

batman-black-and-white1-silvestriThe Beguiling is pleased to welcome acclaimed Toronto illustrator Michael Cho to the store, signing his story in the new BATMAN BLACK & WHITE #1 anthology. Cho will be in-store on Wednesday, September 4th, from 6:30pm to close, signing and even sketching for fans!

BATMAN BLACK & WHITE is the next iteration of the critically-acclaimed, highly-influential series of black and white stories featuring The Caped Crusader, and written and illustrated by some of the biggest names in contemporary comics. BATMAN BLACK & WHITE #1 features a plethora of comics talent, including Michael Cho illustrating a story by Friend-Of-The-Beguiling Chip Kidd! The issue also features contributions from Neal Adams, Joe Quinones, Maris Wicks, John Arcudi, Howard Mackie, Sean Murphy, and Chris Samnee, with a cover by Marc Silvestri.

Michael Cho is a fantastic Toronto illustrator and comics creator. His most recent major work is Back Alleys and Urban Landscapes, a collection of paintings depicting the gentle urban decay of Toronto published by Drawn & Quarterly. His illustration clients include The New York Times, National Post, Boston Globe, Washington Post, the Village Voice, Billboard, Scientific American, Boston Magazine, Toronto Life, Random House, Penguin Classics, Marvel and DC Comics.

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EVENT: DRAW OUT THE STORY workshop + launch with Brian McLachlan

Note: This one’s for the kids. 🙂

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Brian McLachlan’s Draw Out The Story
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Workshop: 12pm-1pm
Launch & Signing: 1pm-2pm
@ Little Island Comics, 742 Bathurst St
Free with purchase!

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Kids eight and older should sign up NOW for a special Draw Out the Story: Ten Secrets to Creating Your Own Comics workshop led by author Brian McLachlan! Brian will host an interactive comics-making master class full of tips and techniques for beginners and experienced young artists alike. In celebration of the release of the book, the workshop is being offered free with the purchase of a copy of Draw Out The Story. 

After the workshop, everyone is invited to mingle, meet creator Brian McLachlan, and get their copy of Draw Out the Story signed starting at 1pm. We’ll be celebrating Brian’s Book with prizes and activities all afternoon!

Please contact Little Island Comics to sign up for this workshop and purchase your copy of Draw Out the Story. You can reach Little Island Comics at 416-901-7489, mail@littleislandcomics.com, or in person at 742 Bathurst St., Toronto.

Space is limited, so sign up today to be sure to get a spot!

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Contest, Events, Film

Win tickets to see FAR OUT ISN’T FAR ENOUGH

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three-robbersOne of our most successful events of the past year was definitely the visit by acclaimed children’s book author/illustrator… and erotic artist… Tomi Ungerer, in support of the new biopic on his work and his life. We’ve heard a pretty common refrain of regret from folks who missed theses screenings last year, and so we’re quite happy that the work is returning for an engagement at the Bloor this weekend! We’re giving away tickets to the opening night, Friday August 30th with entry info below, but even if you’re not the contesting type we hope you’ll go check out this amazing film!

About “Far Out Isn’t Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story”

FAR OUT ISN’T FAR ENOUGH is a fascinating journey into the life of an uncompromising artist. From his award-winning children’s books to his provocative and iconic anti-war illustrations from the 60s and 70s, Tomi Ungerer’s work has always had a clever, biting edge balanced with a playful fearlessness. But as much as Ungerer was heralded for his creativity, his outspokenness made him a target of controversy. This became even more evident when Ungerer began to illustrate erotic books late in his career, a move that outraged fans of his earlier work and blacklisted his publications from most major libraries, schools and bookstores. Forced to re-invent himself, Ungerer retreated to Nova Scotia and then to Ireland to refuel his creative energies, only recently finding renewed success. In English and French, with English subtitles.

Screening dates and times:

All screenings at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema (506 Bloor Street West). Tickets $11, $8 for Bloor Hot Docs Cinema members.

Friday, August 30 – 9:00 p.m. *Skype Q&A with Director
Saturday, August 31 – 9:15 p.m. *Skype Q&A with Director
Sunday, September 1 – 6:30 p.m.
Monday, September 2 – 8:45 p.m.
Thursday, September 5 – 8:45 p.m.

*Tickets can be purchased in advance at http://bloorcinema.com or at the door on the day of the screening (subject to availability).

Enter to win one five pairs of tickets to see FAR OUT ISN’T FAR ENOUGH: THE TOMI UNGERER STORY on Friday, August 30th!

So OF COURSE you want to see this amazing film! All you have to do is make sure you’re subscribed to The Beguiling mailing list (sign-up is in the upper-right corner of this page!), and send an email with your name, phone number, and “THE THREE ROBBERS” to beguilingcontests@gmail.com before Thursday, August 29th, at 11am. We will draw the winners at that time, and e-mail the winners. Tickets can be picked up at the box-office on the 30th.

RULES & REGULATIONS:

  1. Subject line MUST contain entrant’s name, phone number, and “THE THREE ROBBERS”, and must be sent to beguilingcontests@gmail.com.
  2. Entries must be made from an e-mail address subscribed to The Beguiling’s mailing list. Signup on the front page of beguiling dot com. (Seriously, we check and we disqualify people not subscribed to the mailing list.)
  3. Entries must be received before Thursday August 29th, at 11am.
  4. Employees and family members of The Beguiling are not eligible to win.
  5. One entry per household/phone number.
  6. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited, no cash value, odds of winning depend on total number of entries received, etc.

Alright! Hope you win and even if you don’t, we hope you get a chance to take in this excellent show!

– Chris @ The Beguiling

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EVENT: The Cage & In Love With Art – Double Book Launch

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Double Book Launch: In Love with Art and The Cage
An on-stage interview with Françoise Mouly and Sean Rogers
Moderated by Jeet Heer
Friday, September 13, 2013
Revival, 783 College Street
Doors at 7pm. Event Starts Promptly at 7:30 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/events/155536951313485/?fref=ts
Free

Do you feel the comics you read just aren’t smart enough? Tired of people in tights and zombie apocalypses? Do we have the books for you! On Friday, September 13, Coach House Books and The Beguiling invite you to one of the most most rarefied of comics events to hit Toronto. These are comics so smart, they should come with Cliff’s Notes

This fall, Coach House Books launches two new books: In Love with Art and The Cage. Jeet Heer’s book In Love with Art: Françoise Mouly’s Adventures in Comics with Art Spiegelman looks at the woman who’s gone (until now) unappreciated as an architect of the modern comics revolution. Françoise Mouly, co-editor of RAW, art director of The New Yorker and wife of Art Spiegelman has been quietly changing comics art since the 1980s, and Heer’s new book looks at her triumphs and long relationship with the creator of Maus and In the Shadow of No Towers. The Cage by the late Martin Vaughn-James is a reprint of a lost cult classic of Canadian graphic novels. First published in 1975, the enigmatic comic returns to print after decades, with a new introduction (and appreciation) by Seth.

On September 13, author Jeet Heer will conduct an on-stage conversation with comic book force of nature Françoise Mouly about her decades-long relationship with Art Spiegelman, their work with RAW and Mouly’s overhaul of The New Yorker and creation of TOON Books. Heer will also speak with comics’ writer Sean Rogers (The Walrus, Globe and Mail) about the legacy of The Cage. And this will all be followed by a discussion of the changing face of comics as a more intellectual undertaking. Signings by Heer and Mouly will follow the on-stage discussion.

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