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London LDC 13 August The Jewish Museum

Astrid Schmetterling, Senior Lecturer in Visual Cultures at Goldsmiths, discussing the extraordinary life and work of Charlotte Salomon. Corinne Pearlman, Creative Director of Myriad Editions, speaking about their latest publication, ‘The Inking Woman’, celebrating 250 years of the work of women cartoonists in Britain. Big Thanks to Daniela Duca for capturing  the magic of the … Continue reading London LDC 13 August The Jewish Museum

London May 2018 by Tom Pearce

Ottilie Hainsworth: Illustrator and graphic novelist. Author of “Talking to Gina” (2017, Myriad Editions) Emma Burleigh: Writer Illustrator and graphic novelist. Winner of the Laydeez do Comics Prize 2018. I was really happy to finally make it to a Laydeez Do Comics event. Both speakers did great talks and showed work which I found really … Continue reading London May 2018 by Tom Pearce

Why Do We Have a Women-Only Award & Residency?

 “We feel our work is not good enough, but who is deciding what’s good enough?” - LDC founder Nicola Streeten at the Angouleme International Comics Festival 2017. In 2017, at the biggest comic festival in Europe, all 30 award nominees for the lifetime award were male. In fact, in its 43 year history up to … Continue reading Why Do We Have a Women-Only Award & Residency?

Laydeez Day Festival by Isobel Rafferty and Esme Bow MacLean 2018

Laydeez do Comics awards, Emma Burleigh, the first Female-Identifying Prize for Unpublished Graphic Novels in Progress at an all-inclusive day festival in recognition and celebration of the UK-based talent of women in the comic industry.   Held at the Free Word Centre in East London, the inspiring day showcased all works submitted in the form … Continue reading Laydeez Day Festival by Isobel Rafferty and Esme Bow MacLean 2018