September 5th, 6:30 pm, Studiobühne, Berliner Festspiele, Schaperstr. 24, 10719 Berlin
At this year’s 26th International Festival of Literature Berlin (ilb), I’ll have the pleasure of presenting my graphic novel THE TIME MACHINE – based on H. G. Wells’ great classic – in a session moderated by Lars von Törne of the Berliner Tagesspiegel (published by Carlsen Comics at the beginning of September).
Lars and I will discuss my intention of the adaptation, as well as ideas and approaches behind the creative process. Here is an excerpt from the event description on the ilb website:
“What does it look like to travel through time? In his adaptation of the sci-fi classic ‘The Time Machine’ by H. G. Wells, Thilo Krapp visualizes a dystopian world of Eloi and Morlocks. Following ‘The War of the Worlds’ and ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’, the illustrator stages another vision of the future in pastel tones: ‘Although Thilo stays close to the source material, he always interprets the stories for his own adaptations in a personal way’ (COMIC).”
I’d add that other characters than the aforementioned Eloi and Morlocks come into play, too, but that’s only to let you know ;), as well as the adaption has a queer note to it.
I am really looking forward to it! Admission is € 5 with the Graphic Novel Pass. Afterwards, I will be happy to sign copies of the book, which will be available for purchase on the evening of the event.
