Butoh Without Borders October 31, 2008

Sci-fi novelist and futurist Alexander Besher is releasing his latest novel "The Manga Man" via QR/2D barcode on a limited edition T-shirt, in partnership with Winksite.com.

This event features the premiere of the video book trailer, live electro-techno music by Best Friend, a fashion show of Butoh-inspired wear by Picky Studio, sales of the limited edition "book on a T-shirt", Butoh-themed video installation by Maria Karpoukina, a raffle giveaway of a Nokia smartphone, a QR Code scanning demonstration on mobile phone, and a special reading from "The Manga Man." Special guests: Butoh dance performance featuring Javier Cordoba, with members of the Bare Bones Butoh and SF Butoh LAB collectives. Refreshments, wine/beer available.

Attire: Costumes, especially Butoh or cyber-fetish, are encouraged but not required. Easy BART access at 16th & Mission. Paid parking lot between 19th & 20th Mission. Tickets available at door, $15 sliding scale, benefits Doctors without Borders. All ages.

Website(s):
http://www.newmancom.com/mangaman
http://mangaman.mobi (premieres Oct. 31)
http://www.alexanderbesher.tv ("The Manga Man")

Official Website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR4VV0WHhoI