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Manga’s First Century: An Author Talk with Dr. Andrea Horbinski

Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free for all
San Francisco Main Public Library | 100 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
San Francisco

Event Details

Andrea Horbinski / SFPL

How did manga become manga? Manga’s First Century: How Creators and Fans Made Japanese Comics, 1905-1989, explores the rise of manga as a distinct medium in Japanese society in the 20th century.

The talk will take place at the Main Library, on the 4th Floor, in the Silver Music Center.

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Cost: FREE*
*free for all
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Geek Event, In Person, Lectures & Workshops, Literature
Address: 100 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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