Public lectures and events: media player

Editor's note: Unfortunately the last few minutes of the question and answer session are missing from the podcast

Speaker(s): Steve Bell, Bryan Talbot
Chair: Dr Catherine Fieschi

Recorded on 18 February 2011 at Wolfson Theatre, New Academic Building

In an interconnected world where culture can transcend borders, the impact of a single drawn image can reverberate around the globe. And yet the humble comic strip, unless making headlines, is frequently overlooked as a source of social commentary. Led by two of Britain¹s most lauded practitioners, this discussion will explore the role of the cartoonist and graphic novelist in the public sphere. Is the comic strip a powerful means of communication illuminating our global civil society, a tool of political satire and social commentary, or simply a story telling device for children?

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