This Sunday, August 28 is International Read Comics in Public Day. The title says it all, but check out their site to see what it’s all about, plus events in cities all over the world where you can let passres by knwo of your unabashed devotion to sequential art, and meet fellow fans too. Awesome.
Most of my comics reading is done in public anyway, on the bus or train. It’s a good opportunity to let those around you know that yes, comics still exist, and this is what they look like. Go forth ambassadors!
The concept is fairly simple: we’re asking that everyone take an hour or two out of their day on August 28th (also the birthday of Jack “King” Kirby, incidentally) to read a comic book in a public setting–a park bench, a beach, a bus, the front steps of your local library (we do ask, however, that you be mindful of local loitering laws). Let strangers see you reading a piece of sequential art.
Take to the streets. Be proud. If someone asks what you’re reading, say, “a comic book” (the phrase “graphic novel” is also acceptable, but let’s face it, it sort of defeats the whole purpose). Heck, lend them a book, if you’ve got an extra–what better way to make a new friend and convert a new reader?
While you’re at it, why not get a friend to snap a picture of you reading? Send it along and we’ll post it up for you in our photo gallery and on our site.
It’s all pretty straight forward, of course, but if you’ve got any questions–or suggestions–feel free to drop us a line at readcomicsinpublic@gmail.com.
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