We are honoured to present talks with two of the UK's top graphic novelists, Simone Lia and Dave McKean.

SIMONE LIA ‘HOW TO MAKE LIFE BETTER WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT'S GETTING WORSE’ Fluffy Pulcino is nearly all grown up. Nearly. But life in your early twenties can be complicated enough without the added quirk of being a bunny trying to function in a human world. The beloved character from Simone Lia's ‘Fluffy’ is back, after nearly two decades, in this utterly disarming graphic novel from Observer cartoonist Simone Lia.

DAVE McKEAN: AN ILLUSTRATED LIFE The legendary illustrator, artist, and writer will be talking about his work. Dave McKean’s work incorporates drawing, painting, photography, collage, found objects, digital art, and sculpture. McKean has illustrated works by authors such as S.F. Said, Neil Gaiman, Grant Morrison, Heston Blumenthal, Ray Bradbury and Stephen King. He has also directed three feature films and illustrated record…