Haida Manga

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Haida Manga is a new concept in contemporary graphic literature that uses ancient Haida design and stories from the north east of the Pacific. Haida design is most typically presented as totem poles and its frequent use of complex icons prevents most observers from accessing the underlying narrative. Haida manga seeks to translate the cryptic into a common idiom.

Haida Manga is recently popularized by cartoonist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas. Haida manga made its debut in 2001 in the book, A Tale of Two Shaman which led to a series of exhibits and multiple print runs in Japan and Korea. Asian interest in the graphic appeal of Haida design is enhanced by the narratives which advocate a hopeful and empowering message.

[edit] References

Tokyo Shinbun article May 2005, Nagoya Expo 2005 exhibit, Tokyo exhibit 2003

[edit] External links

• Rocking Raven — The premier Haida Manga website.
• Haida Manga — Examples of Haida manga by Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas