00000nam a22000005i 4500 UP-1686042739784898901 Buklod 20240911171930.0 m | | | ta 240911s2022||||ja a r |000 j|eng d 9780804855570 22408609 BC-74928 SERV Enterprises Php 1,850.00 Department of Language, Literature and the Arts DML BAG rda eng GR 325 A48 2022 Alternative alamat myths and legends from the Philippines an anthology edited by Paolo Chikiamco ; [illustrated by Mervin Malonzo]. Alternative alamat an anthology. International edition. Tokyo Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd. [2022] 217 pages, 6 unnumbered pages illustrations 22 cm text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier "Fantasy and fiction combine in this fresh and essential reboot of the Philippines' mythic past." Ana's little pawnshop on Makiling St / Eliza Victoria -- Harinuo's love song / Rochita Loenen-Ruiz -- The last full show / Budjette Tan -- The alipin's tale / Raymond G. Falgui -- Keeper of my sky / Timothy James Dimacali -- Conquering makiling / Mo Francisco -- The sorceress queen / Raissa Rivera Falgui -- Beneath the acacia / Celestine Trinidad -- Offerings to Aman Sinaya / Andrei Tupaz -- Balat, buwan, ngalan / David Hontiveros -- A door opens : the beginning of the fall of the ispancialo-in-hinirang / Dean Francis Alfar -- Remembrance / Eliza Victoria -- Appendices -- Upo / Andrew Drilon. "Alamat are legends passed down, tales that often reflect the unique blend of fantasy and folklore that has so deeply influenced Filipino life and culture. Representing a range of exciting voices in speculative fiction, this essential anthology offers richly reimagined realms where mythic heroes, powerful gods and fantastic creatures vie for influence in human lives. Fusing folklore, myth and magic, Alternative Alamat reinvents and reimagines Philippine mythology for a new generation of fantasy fiction lovers." --Book jacket. Dip into the rich treasure trove of Filipino alamat (legends) with this new collection of contemporary short stories. This anthology includes works by a dozen talented and award-winning Filipino writers including Budjette Tan (Trese) and Eliza Victoria (Dwellers). Explore richly imagined realms where powerful gods and magical creatures are responsible for the twists and turns of fate in the lives of ordinary people. Tales Philippines. Folklore Philippines. Legends Philippines. Mythology, Philippine. Chikiamco, Paolo editor. Malonzo, Mervin illustrator. FI UPBAG UPBAG-MAIN GR 325 A48 2022 Book