FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“Hip-Hop And Comics: Cultures Combining” panel presentation at WonderCon Anaheim, April 19, 7pm.
Depth Of Field Magazine brings together renowned comic creators and Hip-Hop luminaries to discuss ties between the two forms, upcoming projects, and shared inspirations
On Saturday, April 19, from 7:00-8:00pm, Depth Of Field Magazine is proud to present Hip-Hop And Comics: Cultures Combining, a panel discussion at Southern California’s premier entertainment gathering, WonderCon Anaheim. Comic books and Hip-Hop grew from modest origins to achieve global impact, and in the process, they have crossed over in innumerable ways – this panel will shed light on the ways Hip-Hop and comics have inspired each other, give historical perspective on common elements and influences, discuss the intersections of the two cultures, and showcase new and upcoming projects from musical innovators, artistic legends, and cutting-edge creators. This program follows the acclaimed Hip-Hop/Comics panel at last year’s WonderCon, and the ensuing series of panel discussions that Depth Of Field has organized and promoted at conventions and festivals around the country.
Patrick Reed (editor of Depth Of Field Magazine) will moderate, and panelists include:
–DJ Nu-Mark (legendary DJ/producer, member of Jurassic 5)
–James Reitano (Cartoonist/illustrator of Nineteen Eighty-Five, Madvillainy; designer/animator for Santa Cruz Skateboards, Stone’s Throw Records, Wu-Tang Clan)
–Kenny Keil (Cartoonist/illustrator of Rhyme Travelers, Ferrari Boyz, Mad Magazine, Big Boi’s “Mashup Mondays”)
–Meme (acclaimed graffiti artist from the Few & Far Collective)
–Glow (acclaimed graffiti artist from the Few & Far Collective)
The panel runs one hour, and will take place in room 207 of the Anaheim Convention Center. WonderCon Anaheim 2014 takes place from April 18-20, and further information can be found at http://www.comic-con.org/wca .
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