Events: Asia Pop Comicon Manila

Be sure to prepare your wallets for one of the biggest conventions will be held this month. For 4 days, the geeks shall conquer Manila for the Asia Pop Comicon will occur at the World Trade Center, Metro Manila on September 17-20, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Events: Manila International Book Fair 2015

The biggest and longest book fair of the country is back. The countdown for the 36th Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) is almost over for it will be held on September 16-20, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

Book Update: Janus Silang Book 2 by Edgar Samar Launch Date

Our very own Filipino young adult series is back! Edgar Calabia Samar brings us the second book of the Janus Silang series during the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) 2015. It can be bought at the Adarna House's booth for a discounted price of Php. 150.

Janus Silang at ang Labanang Manananggal-Mambabarang continues the fight against the Tiyanak of Tabon cave. The search for Tala intensifies as Janus realizes that the online game that he plays is actually based on reality and a strong creature exists among us. Secretly using his army of dark creatures in order to find Tala as well.

The continuation of the epic battle will soon be in your hands on the 36th MIBF that will be held on September 16-20, 2015 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

Events: Books & Brews: A Coffee & Book Fair

A coffee and book bazaar is currently brewing in Quezon City. This is currently happening at the Atrium, Eastwood Mall that starts from 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. It will end on September 12, 2015.

Various activities will be held such as coffee art displays, various workshops, coffee tasting and a coloring activity.

Meganon Comics is a participant of this event and they will be launching their first Meganon Comics Coloring book there.

Filipino ReaderCon will also be present. They will be seen at the event on September 12 (Saturday) for their activity "Blind Date-with-a Book!" It's a book swap activity that let's you swap your book (it must be in good, swappable condition) for a mystery book with clues on them in exchange.

OMF Literature is also said to be present as seen from the Facebook pictures of Filipino ReaderCon.

The schedule of some activities can be seen below:

In need of some coffee for an energy boost? Or do you prefer to relax by coloring? Make your way to the event to get that needed energy boost and/or relaxation.

More information about Books & Brews can be seen at:

Facebook Event Page: "Books & Brews - Selling / Coloring Activity"

Guides: Free Passes to the 36th Manila International Book Fair

The 36th Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) is just around the corner. A lot of preparations should be in place for us book lovers.

For first time attendees, the first question that always comes to the mind is if there's an entrance fee for this event? If there is, how much is it?

Well to answer that question. Yes, there's an entrance fee for the MIBF event. The prices are really cheap to encourage you to go in and unleash the book worm in you. Entrance fee is Php. 20 and a discounted price of Php. 15 for students and senior citizens are also available.

But if you want to be the first in line on a book launch or a book signing event, I guess you don't want to trouble yourself by lining up, in order to buy the entrance ticket.

One Mantra gives you an easier life by presenting to you the different publishers and groups who will spare you some time by giving away those entrance tickets for free.

1. OMF Literature

https://www.facebook.com/omfliterature/photos/gm.848570381905056/1003529443002543/?type=1

This can be downloaded and printed (colored or not, whatever size you want, and as many pieces as you want).

It can also be gotten on any Metro Manila branches (Boni, Greenbelt 1, Pergola, Il Terrazo). A special surprise can be seen at the lower right corner at the back of those tickets.

2. Adarna House

https://adarnahouse.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/freemibftix2015.pdf

This can be downloaded and printed. An addition is the raffle stab that comes with it. Just fill them out and drop it at the Adarna House booth for a chance to win an exclusive 35th anniversary shirt.

3. Meganon Comics and Komiket

This can only be gotten by purchasing any Meganon Comics on events that they will be partaking; such as Southside Collective, 2nd Sikat Pinoy National Art & Fashion Fair and Indieket 2015.

If you had attended the Easter Komiket 2015, you also had the chance to get the free MIBF 2015 ticket.

4. National Book Store

Free entrance passes could be gotten at the customer service of National Book Store (NBS). The schedule of events to be held at the NBS booth on MIBF 2015 could be seen at the back of the pass to guide you on that day.

Get those free passes now and see you at the 36th Manila International Book Fair on September 16-20, 2015 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

Book Update: News Hardcore! by Manix Abrera Launch Date

 

Manix Abrera, creator of the Kikomachine Komix, has officially announced on Facebook the upcoming release of his new comic book, News Hardcore! Hukbong Sandatahan ng Kahaggardan!

Events: Finalist of the 34th National Book Awards

The list is out and the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) has announced the finalists for the 34th National Book Awards for books published in 2014. The decision for the Language Studies Category (Special prize by Komiksyon sa Wikang Filipino) will be announced along with the list of winners this month, September 2015.