Pop Fiction

Picture Perfect

Seth

Pop Fiction

Picture Perfect

Seth

12:00pm

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Harbourfront Centre Theatre

60 mins

Seth is one of Canada’s most critically acclaimed authors whose graphic novel style has captured hearts and imaginations around the world. He is the first cartoonist to be nominated for the Scotiabank Giller Prize for his magnum opus Clyde Fans. His new book, Palookaville 24, is the latest installment in his one-man anthology project. Its lavishly designed pages capture Seth’s idiosyncratic style as he tells the story of growing up in small-town Ontario with sketchbook exercises, photo documentation, puppet shows, performance and film. All from the mind of the same beloved and brilliant creator.

Moderated by Fiona Smyth.

This event will be followed by a book signing.

Conversation

How to attend

$69.99

Students and youth save up to 50% on passes.

Seth is one of Canada’s most critically acclaimed authors whose graphic novel style has captured hearts and imaginations around the world. He is the first cartoonist to be nominated for the Scotiabank Giller Prize for his magnum opus Clyde Fans. His new book, Palookaville 24, is the latest installment in his one-man anthology project. Its lavishly designed pages capture Seth’s idiosyncratic style as he tells the story of growing up in small-town Ontario with sketchbook exercises, photo documentation, puppet shows, performance and film. All from the mind of the same beloved and brilliant creator.

Moderated by Fiona Smyth.

This event will be followed by a book signing.

Conversation

Featured Authors

Seth is the cartoonist behind the comic book series Palookaville, which started in the stone age as a pamphlet and is now a semi-annual hardcover. His comics have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Best American Comics and McSweeneys Quarterly. The cartoonist has exhibited throughout the world in a variety of group and solo shows. He was the subject of a solo exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario, which showcased the first public display of his model city Dominion. He is now a part of the Gallery's permanent collection.

Read more about Seth

12:00pm

Saturday, September 30

Harbourfront Centre Theatre

60 mins

How to attend

$69.99

Students and youth save up to 50% on passes.

What to read

Palookaville #24 by ,
TIFA 2023

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