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Review Quotes: Review Quotes: "An inspiring work, filled to overflowing with ideas." -- Ramon De Veyra, Writer/Editor, ("Ang Nawawala") Review Quotes: "Arre's imagination and creativity soar to dizzying heights. More than a decade since its first publication, The Mythology Class remains potent and exhilarating. Beyond the narrative, it is a valiant attempt to reconnect the modern Filipino with his or her ancient roots. These are our heroes and myths raging against the dying of the light--and, boy, what a battle to behold." -- Jerrold Tarog, Director of "Sana Dati" and "Senior Year" Review Quotes: "Arnold Arre is one of the most imaginative storytellers today. You get a sense of his vast creativity in The Mythology Class' his first graphic novel, one that captures the Filipino fascination of friends discovering the spirit world together that still rings true today..." -- Yvette Tan, Author of Waking the Dead and Kaba Review Quotes: " The Mythology Class is the graphic novel I wish I had while growing up in Manila. Arre succeeds in bringing to life indigenous Philippine folklore in contemporary settings. Reading the international release, I was filled with pride that my people's mythology was finally being seen and understood by a broader audience." -- Maileen Hamto, Manhattan Book Review Review Quotes: "Before Trese and other Philippine mythology--inspired graphic novels, there's The Mythology Class. Having been the first to win in the Comic Books category of the Philippine National Book Awards, this revolutionary work is hitting the local big screen soon" -- Book Riot, "5 Must-Read Comics and Graphic Novels from the Philippines." Promotional Headline: Tuttle Publishing Biographical Note: Arnold Arre won the inaugural graphic novel Philippine National Book Award in 2000 for The Mythology Class. He is the author and illustrator of many other popular works, including Halina Filipina, The World of Andong Agimat, The Children of Bathala, and The Journey to Lupan-On. Review Quotes: "This is a book of wonder. Arnold Arre conjures up the kind of spell that needs nothing but the alchemy of words and images to create a story for an entire world to fit in. A classic that can be read and reread with growing delight." -- Erwin Romulo, Esquire Philippines Editor-in-Chief Review Quotes: "...the fact that Arre can enlighten and entertain while both deconstructing and reinventing these fables is a magical talent." -- Marie Jamora, Director of "Ang Nawawala" Publisher Marketing: "I wanted to read a comic about Philippine mythology, but since I couldn't find one that was in depth and contemporary enough that was closer to what I envisioned, I ended up making my own...It was also my intention to showcase our myths and legends and introduce them to the next generation." -- Arnold Arre for Publishers Weekly Immerse yourself in a high-stakes fantasy adventure set in the Philippines! This Philippine National Book Award winner fuses traditional myth and magic with contemporary action. Borrowing elements from The Lord of the Rings and The Phantom Tollbooth, author and creator Arnold Arre reinvents age-old Filipino fables, constructing a rich world of fantasy and adventure for a new generation. The Mythology Class follows Nicole Lacson, an anthropology student at the University of the Philippines. When she is summoned to a secret meeting by the mysterious Madame Enkanta, Nicole finds herself face-to-face with living creatures from mythology and folklore that she never imagined existed in real life! Tikblangs, kapres and a range of engkantos--fantasy figures from her grandfather's bedtime stories--challenge her previously-held notions of reality. Nicole embarks on a quest through the streets of metropolitan Manila with a ragtag crew of college students. With guest appearances from legendary Filipino heroes like Sulayman, Kubin and Lamang, Nicole's class must face down and repel an ancient evil. The Mythology Class features world-building of the highest order, balancing the scope and magnitude of an adventure epic with the humor, warmth and insight of a classic coming-of-age tale. Review Citations:
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