Belgium

Thomas Froehling · Fri Sep 29, 2006 16:25 -0700

And what about going to Berlin for a little sight-seeing (and maybe a signing date at one of the great comic shops there) ? It would be a pleasure to have you here....

Btw, three weeks can be close to nothing, if you want to take a look around. But there's always the problem with deadlines...

So, if you feel inclined to make a trip to Berlin, I would do my best to have the red carpet ready

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 8:15 -0700

Thomas Froehling wrote:
So, if you feel inclined to make a trip to Berlin, I would do my best to have the red carpet ready

Thank you, Thomas, and welcome to the Dojo. I have never been to Germany, but would very much enjoy visiting some day.

Unfortunately, I will not be able to do so during this trip. I did get an invitation from a bookstore in Frankfurt, but it seems my time in Belgium and France is already quite full.

Perhaps I will get invited next year. I usually announce my travels far in advance, so keep checking the Dojo.

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 22:32 -0700

Originally posted on the Usagi Yojimbo Dojo France

Agenda des Dédicaces
Lyon :
Mercredi 25 Octobre :BD Fugue Café15h à 19h (traducteur+ interviews)
Jeudi 26 Octobre : Momie Manga Lyon 15h à 19h

Paris
Vendredi 27 Octobre : Virgin Megastore Les Quatre Temps (Paris La Défense) 12h30
-14h30
Samedi 28 Octobre : Librairie Arkham 14h-17h
Manga Café 19h- 21h

Rennes
Mardi 31 Octobre : Virgin Megastore 16h30 - 19h

Saint Malo : Festival Quai des Bulles
Vendredi 3 au dimanche 5 Novembre

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 22:40 -0700

List of signing times from the Paquet web-site:

25 octobre de 15h à 19h Stan Sakai BD Fugue Café Lyon Dédicace

26 octobre de 15h - 19h Stan Sakai Momie Manga Lyon Lyon Dédicace

27 octobre de 12h30 à 14h30 Stan Sakaï Virgin Les Quatre Temps Paris - La Défense Dédicace

28 octobre de 14h - 17h Stan Sakai Librairie Arkham Paris Dédicace

28 octobre de 19h à 21h Stan Sakai Manga Café Paris Dédicace

31 octobre Stan Sakai Virgin Mégastore Rennes Rennes Dédicace

du 3 au 5 novembre Stan Sakai Valp Festival Quai des Bulles Saint-Malo Festival

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 11:21 -0700

Neat posters.

The art for the second one was made for UY 100 from Dark Horse. The banner that Jotaro is waving has the kanji for hyaku, or "100". I don't think Inspector Ishida has been introduced to the French market.

But, really neat posters.

Fanfan · Post by **Fanfan** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 11:34 -0700

I am glad you will make a signing in Arkham. I suggested this comicbook store to Paquet, because people from Arkham are true fans of US comics, i discovered Usagi thanks to them and it is a small comic bookstore but with great signings. I remember years ago it was the only place where HR Giger made signing in Paris, recently David Lloyd was there, and after you there will be Tara McPherson.

A translator will be there for your fans, moreover people will be able to have a signing without buying in Arkham... really cool guys !

the Art of the first print is taken from the french Edition.

About Inspector Ishida, UY vol 9 will be only released for your coming.

Thomas Froehling · Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:58 -0700

Ok,
I just organized my flight to Paris and will be there ( Arkham) on Saturday, 28th of october to meet Stan Sakai.... I can hardly believe it, *giggle* I feel like a teenager going to his first concert

Ah, and of course I'll bring my favorite TPB to have it signed...

Does anybody in this forum will be there, too? What about you, Fanfan?? Would be nice to see the face behind the name and maybe have drink or two to celebrate the event ?!

Cosmo · Post by **Cosmo** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 12:33 -0700

Then I'll meet you that Saturday, Thomas. Fanfan will certainly be there with all the girls from the French Dojo (that's what he said to me, anyway...

)

A drinking session could be organized at the Manga Café, but don't expect some kind of Oktoberfest. Maybe you should bring some beer.

Cosmo · Post by **Cosmo** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 12:37 -0700

Oh, by the way, shall you speak English ? Fanfan complained that the girls couldn't speak it properly.

Frankreich, Frankreich
Cigarettes, Baguette, Jeanette, Claudette sind weg, Oh la la la la la

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 12:55 -0700

You all better post some pictures from the party!

Cosmo · Post by **Cosmo** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 13:13 -0700

Sure, but I'll have to take the photographs before I see double and my hands become shaky. What a shame Robweiller doesn't come, in France we have an expression : "to be drunk like a Pole" (sorry, Rob...

)

Fanfan · Post by **Fanfan** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 14:20 -0700

Thomas Froehling wrote:Ok,
Does anybody in this forum will be there, too? What about you, Fanfan?? Would be nice to see the face behind the name and maybe have drink or two to celebrate the event ?!

I will be everywhere, and the keeper of signing time and train reservations... it will be a pleasure to see you and Cosmo too ! Manga cafe still did not reply to my questions about organization... wait and see, perhaps we will have to make a "party" on Friday if Stan agrees.

about my face you can see it on the main page of http://usagiyojimbo.fr

You all better post some pictures from the party!

Photo reporter needed ?!? i am right here !

Thomas Froehling · Thu Oct 05, 2006 14:21 -0700

Hmmm,

Cosmo wrote: A drinking session could be organized at the Manga Café, but don't expect some kind of Oktoberfest. Maybe you should bring some beer.

maybe you got me wrong a bit; I prefer soft drinks, otherwise I'll pretty soon get sick.... I'm not typically German when it comes to being fond of beer, you know

Anyway, my return flight goes at 07:00 on 29th of october, so I should be seeing straight then... I've never been sick on a plane yet, and I'd rather not be...

Thomas Froehling · Thu Oct 05, 2006 14:36 -0700

[quote="Cosmo"]Oh, by the way, shall you speak English ? Fanfan complained that the girls couldn't speak it properly.

Well, you see....
my French is almost non-existent; Years ago I wanted to ask staff at a railway station (Gard du Nord) in Paris how and where I could get a train to Bordeaux; I tried my very best with the little French I knew, but still her face showed those strange expressions you get when biting and sucking a particularly sour lemon. Needless to say, she answered my question, but used English rather than French...

My wife has some objections about somebody bringing girls around (like food or drink), but I hope to convince her that, yes, there might be some female comic fans on this planet.

Robweiller · Post by **Robweiller** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:11 -0700

Cosmo wrote:Then I'll meet you that Saturday, Thomas. Fanfan will certainly be there with all the girls from the French Dojo (that's what he said to me, anyway... )

"All the girls from the French Dojo"? Erghm... does it mean... both of them?

Cosmo wrote:Sure, but I'll have to take the photographs before I see double and my hands become shaky. What a shame Robweiller doesn't come, in France we have an expression : "to be drunk like a Pole" (sorry, Rob... )

No offence taken. We know that expression here and we're kind of proud of it. And I'm a proud son of my nation, if you know what I mean...

People say I'm cute when I'm drunk.

But let's see... 10/28? Plenty of time to book a ticket and torment Fanfan to host me. Maybe I'll drop in, although I have lots of expenses this month, so I'm not promising anything