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Alternative Alamat: An Anthology: Myths and Legends from the Philippines Chikiam
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780804855570
- Book Title
- Alternative Alamat: an Anthology : Myths and Legends from the Philippines
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Item Length
- 8 in
- Publication Year
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Malonzo, Mervin, Yes
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- Fiction, Social Science
- Topic
- Fantasy / Paranormal, Magical Realism, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Folklore & Mythology
- Item Weight
- 14 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 224 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN-10
0804855579
ISBN-13
9780804855570
eBay Product ID (ePID)
11057238312
Product Key Features
Book Title
Alternative Alamat: an Anthology : Myths and Legends from the Philippines
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Fantasy / Paranormal, Magical Realism, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Folklore & Mythology
Publication Year
2022
Illustrator
Malonzo, Mervin, Yes
Genre
Fiction, Social Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
14 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"This is such a beautiful book....these stories are personal and ancestral. Reading this felt like going home." -- Jasmine-Grace Nacu (@steepedinstories), Bookstagram, "We love retellings of Greek mythology. We love retellings of Norse mythology, but have you tried Filipino mythology? These are three really fun, essential fantasy reads. If you want to get more into Filipino mythology. Alternative Alamat is a really, really great compilation of short stories from a lot of very prominent Filipino writers." -- Deanna Duxbury, TikTok / #BookTok @deannajduxburywrites, "This delightfully illustrated dive into the relatively unknown Indigenous mythology, or alamat , of the Philippines brings together 13 fables and foibles that deliver modern takes on classic legends while honoring the original stories and preserving their poetry. Combined with an informative introduction, glossaries of gods and terms, and a list of further reading, this proves a welcoming and thoroughly entertaining introduction to Filipino mythology." --Publishers Weekly
Dewey Decimal
398.209599
Synopsis
An anthology of speculative short fiction from 12 talented Asian authors! 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. The 13 amazing stories in this collection include: The fate of the lingering Sky Maiden The diwata Maria Makiling seeking romantic partners in the human world Depictions of Philippine deities, including Balitok, Bangunbangun, Dagau, Haliya, Hukloban and Melu Encounters with celestial power beneath the sea, at the movies and in a pawnshop And many more! Each tale is reimagined for a modern sensibility and reinvented for the current generation of fantasy fiction fans. This gripping collection is essential reading for anyone interested in magical realism and contemporary Filipino fiction., Dive into the lush, fantastical world of Philippine folklore with this collection of alamat, or legends. Take a mythic dip into the rich trove of Filipino legends with this new collection of short stories, with work contributed by more than a dozen writers including Budjette Tan and Eliza Victoria. Readers will explore richly imagined realms where powerful gods and supernatural creatures are responsible for the random twists and turns of fate in the lives of ordinary people. In 12 fantasy stories, you'll discover: The multi-layered Skyworld, where weapons fight their own battles. A ship pulled to Paradise through roiling tides controlled by a giant crab. A proud monarch, Maryam of Marinduque, who refuses to bow to patriarchy. Lapu Lapu, the chieftain who repelled Magellan forces, and the changes brought by the Battle of Mactan. The diwata Maria Makiling, who decides to find romantic partners in the human world. And much more! Perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman and Rick Riordan's speculative fiction or of Netflix's Trese, this anthology fuses folklore, myth, and magic in works by well-known and up-and-coming contemporary authors. These aren't your grandmother's bedtime stories --each myth-based tale is reimagined for a modern sensibility and reinvented for the current generation of fantasy fiction fans. This gripping collection is essential reading for anyone seeking a glimpse of the legends and magical myths that continue to inhabit the contemporary Philippine imagination!
LC Classification Number
GR325
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