Manga as Art

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Sunday, October 26, 2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Main Library - San Francisco Public Library

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10/26/2025 02:00 PM 10/26/2025 04:00 PM America/Boise Manga as Art Comic books hold a longstanding mainstay in American culture, and over the years, manga from Japan has permeated popular culture. Reimagined stories ranging from historical fiction and contemporary magical realism to fantasy and science fiction have earned a section in bookstores and libraries, enchanting readers from the young to the old. In conjunction with the "Art of Manga" exhibition at the de Young Museum, humanities professor Hanako Asakura, author and manga/anime expert Gilles Poitras, will discuss the allurement of this vibrant and artistic storytelling medium, one that continues to fascinate new generations of readers.Event LinksWebsite: https://go.evvnt.com/3276508-0 Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/san-francisco/events/main-library-san-francisco-public-library/manga-as-art-532656?ref=uceaddevent Main Library - San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

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Art Galleries & Exhibits, Arts Oriented, Education, Educational, Good For Families, Sports

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Comic books hold a longstanding mainstay in American culture, and over the years, manga from Japan has permeated popular culture. Reimagined stories ranging from historical fiction and contemporary magical realism to fantasy and science fiction have earned a section in bookstores and libraries, enchanting readers from the young to the old. In conjunction with the "Art of Manga" exhibition at the de Young Museum, humanities professor Hanako Asakura, author and manga/anime expert Gilles Poitras, will discuss the allurement of this vibrant and artistic storytelling medium, one that continues to fascinate new generations of readers.

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