{"product_id":"the-lost-journal-of-alejandro-pardo-meet-the-dark-creatures-from-philippine-mythology-hardcover","title":"The Lost Journal of Alejandro Pardo: Meet the Dark Creatures from Philippine Mythology! - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBudjette Tan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid Hontiveros\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKajo Baldisimo\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fascinating field guide to Philippine monsters and mythology! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom award-winning authors Budgette Tan and David Hontiveros comes \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Journal of Alejandro Pardo\u003c\/i\u003e --a 19th-century cryptozoologist's account of his encounters with the strange and magical creatures from Philippine legends and mythology. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this book, you'll come face-to-face with 36 mythical beasts including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Kapre\u003c\/i\u003e --A shape-shifter that morphs before your very eyes, disguising itself as what you think is your dog or your mom!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Mangalok\u003c\/i\u003e --An angel-faced predator who feasts on human flesh!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Pugot\u003c\/i\u003e --A headless beast aptly described as a \"living, breathing volcano\"!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd many more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePardo describes 36 fantastical animals in total, highlighting his encyclopedic knowledge of the unique creatures found in all parts of the Philippines (which is undeniable, even if he is a bit of a lout). Pardo's lost journal is full of eye-witness details of his exciting travels in search of mythical beings. Don't miss out on his extraordinary adventures!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBudjette Tan\u003c\/b\u003e is co-founder and editor-in-chief of Alamat Comics in the Philippines. However, he is best known for writing the urban fantasy comics series \u003ci\u003eTrese\u003c\/i\u003e, co-created with artist Kajo Baldisimo. It received the Philippine National Book Award for Best Graphic Novel in 2009, 2011, and 2012, and has since been adapted into an animated series by Netflix. He is also the co-creator of the award-winning \u003ci\u003eMikey Recio and the Secret of the Demon Dungeon\u003c\/i\u003e. He currently lives in Denmark. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Hontiveros\u003c\/b\u003e was a 1997 National Book Award finalist in the best comic book category for \u003ci\u003eDhampyr\u003c\/i\u003e and a 2002 Palanca Award winner for his short story \"Kaming Mag Seroks.\" In addition to being a founding member of Alamat Comics, he is the author of \u003ci\u003eCraving, Parman, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTakod, \u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eSeroks\u003c\/i\u003e science fiction collections. His ongoing comic book series \"Bathala: Apokalypis\" is available digitally. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIllustrators: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKajo Baldisimo\u003c\/b\u003e is a television storyboarder whose heart is in comic books. With Budjette Tan, he is co-creator of the urban fantasy \u003ci\u003eTrese\u003c\/i\u003e series, which won the Philippine National Book Award for Best Graphic Novel and has been adapted for television as an animated series by Netflix. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBow Guerrero\u003c\/b\u003e is co-creator (with Budjette Tan) of the award-winning \u003ci\u003eMikey Recio and the Secret of the Demon Dungeon.\u003c\/i\u003e He is an aficionado of visual history from old forts, churches, historic landmarks, and museums. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMervin Malonzo\u003c\/b\u003e is the author and illustrator of the comic \u003ci\u003eTabi Po, \u003c\/i\u003e which received a Philippine National Book Award in 2014 and was adapted to a TV mini-series in 2017. He has collaborated with a variety of authors to produce books about Philippine mythology like \u003ci\u003eAfter Lambana, The Black Bestiary: An Alejandro Pardo Compendium, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAlternative Alamat.\u003c\/i\u003e In his free time, he works on developing an animated series and film based on a comic called \u003ci\u003eElla Arcangel\u003c\/i\u003e and operates the indie publishing house Haliya.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.1 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 29, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759104426272,"sku":"9780804855778","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/41b578153ba6922841c9ddd9af47ef7a.webp?v=1780142563","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-lost-journal-of-alejandro-pardo-meet-the-dark-creatures-from-philippine-mythology-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}