The Phantom Thief: An Illustrated History

How did Edgar Allen Poe influence Sailor Moon? What do Norse gods, Joan of Arc, and Lupin III have in common? Who was the real-life Moriarty? Learn the origin of the kaitou, Japan�s archetypal thief, from his birth in Gilded Age literature to his high-tech 21st century incarnations. Follow this truly international antihero�s development through history with examples from anim�, manga, film, and literature.

How did Edgar Allen Poe influence Sailor Moon? Who was the real-life Moriarty? Learn the origin of the kaitou, Japan�s archetypal thief, from Gilded Age literature to high-tech modern incarnations.

2 hours

Group: "...And Sewing Is Half The Battle!"

GM Names
Alena Van Arendonk
Website
www.andsewingishalfthebattle.com/panels-workshops-seminars/
email
laura@aeclipse.com
Tournament?

No

Ages:

Group: Everyone (6+)

Experience?

None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)

Materials Provided?
Yes

Event Type: SEM - Seminar

Convention: Gen Con