This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. What if Jan Van Riebeeck was a vampire? What if the Dutch East India Company, colossus of international trade in the 17th century, was in fact controlled by a Council of Vampires? Josh Ryba and Daniel Browde share the inspiration behind 'Rebirth' in this warm and heartfelt TEDxJohannesburg 2014 talk. 'Rebirth' remains one of the most ambitious and enjoyable pieces of graphic fiction to come out of South Africa yet.
Josh Ryba is co-creator creator and illustrator of ‘Rebirth’. After graduating from Wits University with a Fine Arts major, Ryba travelled to the US to pursue a career as an animator and returned to South Africa to work on REBIRTH in 2008.
Daniel Browde is co-author of ‘Rebirth’. He graduated from Wits University with English and Archaeology majors. He has worked as an actor, featuring in the cast of 'Promised Land' (2002) and is also a published poet.
Rebirth on Twitter: @Rebirth_GN
Web: rebirthgraphicnovel.com
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