An amazing exhibition of language education at Supanova Comic Con and Gaming in Adelaide!

Supanova Comic Con and Gaming at the Adelaide Showgrounds on November 12 and  13 was fantastic!

Thanks to all visitors that attended my exhibition of world comic book linguistics.

During the exhibition run, I discussed my thesis investigations of the literature with language teaching professionals and enthusiasts, and using comic books as a communication medium in the second language classroom, specifically a new language teaching class I launched at the School of Languages Languages Alive program earlier this year. (see image below).

Stuart is seen here bringing dynamism to the second language teaching classroom at the School of Languages in Adelaide. He created a new class, Language in Action, teaching teachers and students how to use comic books as a communication medium in language education.

I had a fantastic time engaging with the greater Adelaide community during the weekend-long pop culture event!

Radio interview with 2NURFM in New South Wales, Australia

Holy interview Batman!

I had a most enjoyable time with Morning Show Presenter Mark Rorke from 2NURFM in New South Wales, discussing comic book literature, specifically Batman, and the global Batman Day celebration.

Click on the image above to listen to the interview!

The interview focussed on the influence of the superhero in a global pop culture society, and I spoke about my thesis investigations of the context, stereotypes, representations, and controversies in comic book literature.

The interview comes at a fantastic time as I prepare for my first post-COVID-19 keynote about the literature at Supanova Comic Con and Gaming at the Adelaide Showground on October 30.

Are you a Batman fan?

What's new with Stu - May 2019!

 Adelaide Comic-con and Toy Fair, April 14

There was a fantastic attendance at the Adelaide Comic Con and Toy Fair last weekend, and I enjoyed a great event of marketing and promotion of the next stage of my national speaking tour - Tintin Unmasked.

I also spoke to the visiting public about my current thesis investigation of the adventures of Tintin, and his creator.

Special thanks to the Tintin Shop Singapore for their support during my national speaking tour; Tintin Unmasked.

Pictured here with two recent acquisitions for my collection; First edition Tintin adventures The Seven Crystal Balls, and The Calculus Affair.

European comic book presentation at Greenlight Comics - Adelaide, Feb 9!

A fun keynote to kick off my speaking events in 2019, and there was a great gathering of comic book fans in Greenlight Comics for my presentation of la bande dessinée, (Franco/Belgian comic book literature).

I delved into my thesis investigations of the literature, as well as discussing the influence of la bande dessinée in a global society.

The next stage of my speaking tour is in the Eastern states of Australia as well as a presentation in the United Kingdom later in the year!

Radio Interview on 1079 Life FM - January 9 

I had a most enjoyable interview with 1079 Life FM presenters; Kat and Jayne talking about Tintin's 90th Birthday celebrations and the character's influence in a global society.

We also discussed my current thesis investigation and book project on the character and his creator. 

You can listen to the interview via the 1079 Life FM logo above!

Adelaide marvels at a super exhibition!

Exhibition curator of Franco-Belgian comic book literature and memorabilia

I received a booking to curate Australia's first exhibition of la bande dessinée franco-belge at Supanova Comic-con and Gaming at the Adelaide Showgrounds.

I enjoyed a steady flow of the approx; 20,000 pop culture fans that attended Supanova, and included to the exhibition was rare literature from the 1930s to present day, as well as a series of dioramas and sculptures.  

Franco-Belgian comic book literature is officially recognised as the ninth art, and many fan favourites like; Tintin, Asterix, Lucky Luke, and others were on exhibit all weekend!  

Most appreciative thanks to Supanova Comic Con and Gaming and I was chuffed to receive an invite to curate another exhibition at next year's event!

Tintin Unmasked at Game Obsession Expo - August 5!

Today I was in Country South Australia at Game Obsession Pop Culture Expo at Mannum Showgrounds as the Keynote Speaker.

My first presentation delved into my thesis investigation of Tintin's creator and the controversy that surrounded his employment as a Writer/Illustrator during the Second World War.

My second keynote of the day at Game Obsession Pop Culture Expo discussed Conlangs (Constructed Languages).

Fun was today's focus with much encouragment offered to my audience to participate during the workshop as they delved into learning a language that has been created for the tv and film industry. Today, Klingon language was the focus, and I had a most enjoyable time engaging with my audience!

Special thanks to Game Obsession Pop Culture Expo for booking me as their Keynote Speaker.

Bastille Day celebrations in Adelaide - July 13 and 14!

There was a great atmosphere at the Adelaide Central Market during their celebration of Bastille Day. A wide range of cultural events were presented as part of the weekend commemoration, and I had a most enjoyable time connecting with visitors about the significance of the event. 

Of course, plenty of fun Tintin cosplay to be had!

A sellout keynote at the City of Burnside Library!

I had a most receptive and enthusiastic audience during the presentation of my thesis research and investigation of Tintin's creator during the Second World War.

I'll be conducting keynotes in the Eastern States of Australia on this subject from July to November. 

There was much conversation offered from the attending group which generated a series of stories and anecdotes about many of the pieces on exhibit.

Exhibitions, keynotes, interviews!

A great attendance for my keynote today!

The presentation explained a selection of more than 200 pieces that are on exhibit from the golden age of popular culture; the 1940s, 50s, and 60s.

Lexicon: A Retro Pop Culture Exhibition, has received many visitors during its season and I am pleased to announce that The exhibition has been extended to April 15, and I have been booked to conduct the second keynote at the Unley Museum on April 8 at 3pm.

All welcome!

A Dalek invades my Adelaide Fringe Exhibition!

An official gatecrasher, but most welcome, as our Dalek from the classic TV series; Dr Who will greet all visitors upon entering Lexicon.  

The exhibition is being well attended with much interest in my upcoming keynote historical presentation about popular culture in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s.

I will be speaking at The Unley Museum on March 18 and April 8 from 3pm, and all welcome! 

Radio Interview with 1079 Life FM!

I had a most enjoyable time during my interview with 1079 Life Fm Breakfast Show Presenters, Scotty and Bec, with much conversation about my current Adelaide Fringe Festival Exhibition, Lexicon: A Retro Pop Culture Exhibition that also offers the viewer a linguistic, and cultural presentation of the celebration of the genre, and its influence in a global society. 

Selected pieces that are on exhibit were discussed with many personal memories shared from this era of pop culture. 

Most appreciative thanks to 1079 Life FM for the promotion of my exhibition!

Exhibition Exhibitor - Adelaide Fringe Festival!

A great attendance for the offical launch of my Fringe Exhibition!

There was a steady flow of visitors to the launch of Lexicon - An exhibition of retro pop culture from the golden age (1940s, 50s, and 60s), is sure to entertain and inform lovers of TV, Film, Radio, and Music! 

I have been booked to conduct a guided tour of the exhibition during its run, and if you click on the event banner below, exhibition times, and tour can be viewed! 

Lexicon runs from Feb 15 to March 25!

Guest Lecturer/Presenter - Adelaide Language Festival - November 29

What a fantastic festival it was!

I conducted a lecture on artistically constructed languages that have been engineered for the tv and film industry. There are more than 100 languages that are being studied by scholars and pop culture fans, and I presented the Klingon language from the Star Trek Universe; Its unique syntax and structure of grammar.  

The course provided background about the language, for example; where it is spoken and to which language family it belongs, number of speakers and percentage of children speaking it; basic knowledge in language such as greetings; one unique characteristic; and information about where it might be possible to continue to learn the language in Adelaide or online.

30 languages were presented during the festival which was open to the general public, and I am most pleased in receiving an invitation to be a featured lecturer once again at next year's festival!

See link below for an interview conducted by SBS TV National News about my lecture at the Adelaide Language Festival.

Interview with SBS TV 

Guest Presenter - Supanova Comic-Con on November 17 to 19!  

I was a featured presenter at Supanova Comic-Con and Gaming Expo in Adelaide on November 17, and I presented a new talk; Asterix vs The World. A comparative analysis of Asterix and other classic European comic book literature and their American, Australian and British counterparts. 

I had a most enjoyable time engaging with the audience during my presentation, and on day two of the festival, I conducted a linguistic presentation/interactive workshop on artistically constructed languages that have been specifically engineered for the entertainment industry.

A most enthusiastic audience in attendance with the syntax of two languages; Klingon and Vulcan, from the Star Trek franchise, explained and demonstrated with audience participation encouraged!

Record attendances for Supanova Comic-Con and Gaming Festival in Adelaide!