A fascinating field guide to Philippine monsters and mythology! From award-winning authors Budgette Tan and David Hontiveros comes The Lost Journal of Alejandro Pardo --a 19th-century cryptozoologist's account of his encounters with the strange and magical creatures from Philippine legends and mythology. In this book, you'll come face-to-face with 36 mythical beasts including: <ul> <li>The Kapre --A shape-shifter that morphs before your very eyes, disguising itself as what you think is your dog or your mom!</li> <li>The Mangalok --An angel-faced predator who feasts on human flesh!</li> <li>The Pugot --A headless beast aptly described as a "living, breathing volcano"!</li> <li>And many more!</li> </ul> Pardo 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!

The Lost Journal of Alejandro Pardo: Meet the Dark Creatures from Philippine Mythology!

Comics & Graphic Novels

Tan, Budjette

Hontiveros, David

Manga

Tuttle+publishing

How to train a Filipino dragon and other real-life adventures of three modern monster hunters!\nSince The Lost Journal of Alejandro Pardo was published, other creature hunters have come out of the woodwork to share their spine-tingling accounts of more discoveries. True? Exaggerated? Out-and-out lies? Read on and decide for yourself!\nThe Black Bestiary adds to the list of powerful and fearsome supernatural creatures we met in The Lost Journal of Alejandro Pardo. Three modern creature hunters--RJ, Gus and Stanislav, who draw their inspiration from Pardo's work--relate their own chilling encounters with the sinister monsters that live among us.\nIn this book, you'll come face-to-face with: The Bungisngis --You've heard of the Cyclops; this is a Cyclops on steroids! The Tahamaling --Never hunt in the forest without permission from these maidens! The Tiktik-- Part avian, part human, part something else. These terrifying creatures feed on the unborn. And many more creatures of horrifying aspect and predilection! 
You'll also discover excerpts from the journal of a certain Mr. Kolya, a contemporary of Pardo's, who always tells it like it was. Though these new sightings are all recent, the weapons used against them rely on tried-and-true magic--because forearmed, as well as forewarned, is always best!\nThe Black Bestiary is a lively romp through the world of the imagination, as well as a great way to learn more about Asian folklore, magic and myth.

The Black Bestiary: A Phantasmagoria of Monsters and Myths from the Philippines

Award-winning Filipino comic book and hit Netflix anime series!\nIn a city where the vampiric aswang control everything illegal and where ancient gods seek to control everything else, enforcing the law can be a very difficult task.\nWhen crime takes a weird for the weird, the police normally call Alexandra Trese.\nBut lately, it seems like others have been taking that call...\nA mysterious motorcycle racer has been capturing criminals with his unearthly speed.\nA masked giant has been demolishing drug dens and destroying gangs’ headquarters.\nTrese must control these supernatural crime-fighters and bring back order to the city, before the underworld attempts to seek balance in its own way.\nTrese: Midnight Tribunal is the fifth volume of the award-winning Trese comic book series, upon which the hit Netflix anime series is based, featuring an overarching storyline divided into four cases.\nIt includes updated/remastered artwork, as well as bonus material, including Alexandra’s journal entries chronicling her creature encounters, as well as an afterword by writer Budjette Tan, detailing how the story evolved from a 20-page stand-alone case to its current form and the factors that influenced the story.

Trese Vol 5: Midnight Tribunal (TRESE GN)

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Trese: The Art of the Anime

Yuson, Tanya

Oliva, Jay

Arts & Photography

The award-winning Filipino graphic novel series, on which the Netflix anime is based, continues...\nMonsoon season has arrived in Manila. Predators that used to hunt sailors in the open sea have found their way into the flooded streets of the city. The unceasing rain muffles the screams of the victims being pulled down into the murky waters.\nIn places too high to be reached the flood, the party continues for the privileged, who indulge in a new designer drug which grants them the supernatural abilities of enkanto and aswang.\nThese are the murders and mysteries Alexandra Trese needs to solve as the tide continue to rise at the stroke of midnight.

Trese Vol 6: High Tide at Midnight (TRESE GN)

Award-winning Filipino comic book and now Netflix anime series! When the sun sets in the city of Manila, don't you dare make a wrong turn and end up in that dimly- lit side of the metro, where blood-sucking aswang run the most-wanted kidnapping rings, where gigantic kapre are the kingpins of crime, and magical engkantos slip through the cracks and steal your most precious possessions. When crime takes a turn for the weird, the police call Alexandra Trese. The Trese Volume 1-6 Box Set contains the first 6 volumes of the bestselling, critically acclaimed Filipino horror series, collected into an attractive box set compilation, and includes a folded bonus poster, featuring original box/poster designs by series artist Kajo Baldisimo. Each volume in the series features updated/remastered artwork, as well as extra material, including Alexandra's journal entries chronicling her creature encounters and more.

Trese Vols 1-6 Box Set

Trese: The Art of the Anime Deluxe Edition

Award-winning Filipino comic book and soon to be Netflix anime series! When the sun sets in the city of Manila, don't you dare make a wrong turn and end up in that dimly- lit side of the metro, where blood-sucking aswang run the most-wanted kidnapping rings, where gigantic kapre are the kingpins of crime, and magical engkantos slip through the cracks and steal your most precious possessions. When crime takes a turn for the weird, the police call Alexandra Trese. Trese Vol 1 "Murder on Balete Drive" features all new, redrawn artwork throughout, and includes a substantial bonus section with behind-the-scenes sketches, info and details on the making of the book and further insight into the world of Trese, as told by its creators Budjette Tan and KaJo Baldisimo!

Trese Vol 1: Murder on Balete Drive (TRESE GN)

Award-winning Filipino comic, and soon to be Netflix anime series! When dusk arrives in the city of Manila, that's when you become the most likely prey of the underworld. Kidnappers and thieves will be the least of your worries. Beware the criminals that can't be bound with handcuffs nor harmed with bullets. Beware the ones that crave for your blood, those who hold your heart ransom, and the ones that come to steal your soul. When crime takes a turn for the weird, the police call Alexandra Trese. Trese Vol 2 "Unreported Murders" contains four mysteries for Alexandra Trese to solve; including a murdered dwarven-creature, a police station held under siege by the undead, an elusive serial killer living in the sewers of the city, and an unassuming gated-community that's willing to pay the price to live the privileged life. All the stories feature updated/re-mastered artwork, and a substantial bonus section about the monsters of Philippine myth, as told by its creators Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo!

Trese Vol 2: Unreported Murders (TRESE GN)

Award-winning Filipino comic, and soon to be Netflix anime series! 12 midnight at Metro Manila. Try to remain calm as you walk down the dimly-lit streets. If you are suddenly surrounded by a pack of dogs that appear from nowhere - these might be segben tracking down their prey. Avoid the butcher's shop that's open at this hour. It might be a front for a gang of vampiric aswang. Yet, there's an even deadlier threat to the city tonight. An ancient being that thrives on violence and the thirsts for blood has found new disciples in this modern-day city. Sacrifice has been demand. Rituals must be executed. When crime takes a turn for the weird, the police call Trese. Trese Vol 3 "Mass Murders" contains five separate stories from the case files of Alexandra Trese: 1. A Private Retaliation 2. Patient 414 at Mandaluyong 3. The Fort Bonifacio Massacre 4. The Baptism of Alexandra Trese 5. An Act of War All the stories feature updated/re-mastered artwork and bonus material by creators Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo!

Trese Vol 3: Mass Murders (TRESE GN)

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