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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:The Kapre: A shape-shifter that morphs before your very eyes, disguising itself as what you think is your dog or your mom!The Mangalok: An angel-faced predator who feasts on human flesh.The Pugot: A headless beast aptly described as a "living, breathing volcano."And many more!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!

How to train a Filipino dragon and other real-life adventures of three modern monster hunters!Since 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!The 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.In 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!The 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.

Award-winning Filipino comic book and hit Netflix anime series! In 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. When crime takes a turn for the weird, the police normally call Alexandra Trese. But lately, it seems like others have been taking that call... A mysterious motorcycle racer has been capturing criminals with his unearthly speed. A masked giant has been demolishing drug dens and destroying gangs' headquarters. Trese must control these supernatural crime-fighters and bring back order to the city before the underworld attempts to seek balance in its own way. It includes updated/remastered artwork, as well as bonus material, including Alexandra's journal entries chronicling her creature encounters. Plus 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.

This hardcover artbook follows the line from the TRESE comics through the series' eventual adaptation into animation, featuring production artwork and insight from the various creatives behind the project. 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 book features sections on: . The origins of the comic, and its creators Budjette Tan & Kajo Baldisimo . The story of the producers at BASE Entertainment, Tanya Yuson and Shanty Harmayn and their pitching and landing deal with Netflix . A look at the animation studio, Lex + Otis, including director Jay Olivia and the staff that worked on the TRESE animation . The creative development process of bringing the comics to animation, includingwriting scripts, creating the characters and backgrounds, and more . The development of the Voice Talent who worked on TRESE and the visuals attached to them . Storyboards . Finished stills and frames art from the series . Details and art on the marketing and promotion around the launch of the show . Photos and behind the scenes info, including a look at "TRESE AFTER DARK" an interview show with the key talent involved in producing the animation. . Fan responses - art, memes & more!

LIMITED QUANTITY. SIGNED BY CREATIVE TEAM WITH COLLECTIBLE SLIPCASE AND POSTER. This hardcover artbook follows the line from the TRESE comics through the series' eventual adaptation into animation, featuring production artwork and insight from the various creatives behind the project. 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 book features sections on: . The origins of the comic, and its creators Budjette Tan & Kajo Baldisimo . The story of the producers at BASE Entertainment, Tanya Yuson and Shanty Harmayn and their pitching and landing deal with Netflix . A look at the animation studio, Lex + Otis, including director Jay Olivia and the staff that worked on the TRESE animation . The creative development process of bringing the comics to animation, includingwriting scripts, creating the characters and backgrounds, and more . The development of the Voice Talent who worked on TRESE and the visuals attached to them . Storyboards . Finished stills and frames art from the series . Details and art on the marketing and promotion around the launch of the show . Photos and behind the scenes info, including a look at "TRESE AFTER DARK" an interview show with the key talent involved in producing the animation. . Fan responses - art, memes & more!

The story structure is perfect" - fanboyplanet.com Award-winning series, 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!

Award-winning Filipino comic, and now hit Netflix anime series! In a neglected area of Luneta Park, a man is found strangled by the weeds and vines. Across town, a murdered manananggal is about to spark a supernatural gang war. Over at the university, a strange illness is driving college students mad with despair. At the harbor, demons have gathered to watch the country's greatest boxer fight for his very soul. Foul play. Magic spells. Supernatural criminals. When the case takes a turn for the weird, the police call Alexandra Trese. Trese Vol 4: Last Seen After Midnight contains 4 stories from the case files of Al-exandra Trese: 1. CADENA DE AMOR 2. A PRIVATE COLLECTION 3. WANTED: BEDSPACER 4. FIGHT OF THE YEAR Each features updated/remastered artwork, as well as bonus material, including Alexandra's journal entries chronicling her creature encounters and more.

Traffic. A crunchy snack. An argument. What does sound look like to you?Difference Engine is proud to present our first comics anthology, SOUND: A Comics Anthology. Writers and illustrators from all around Southeast Asia were challenged to push the boundaries of depicting the unseen through the medium of visuals and words, while telling stories important to them. Guest editors Budjette Tan and Charis Loke have put together an intriguing list of stories that showcase the creativity of creators across Southeast Asia—both familiar and new names. In a broad range of genres and topics, this collection of stories is an exciting exploration of what the comics medium is capable of.

The award-winning Filipino graphic novel series, on which the Netflix anime is based, continues... Monsoon 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. In places too high to be reached by 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. These are the murders and mysteries Alexandra Trese needs to solve as the tide continue to rise at the stroke of midnight.

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.

Award-winning Filipino comic book and soon to be Netflix anime series! "I feel like you and all the smart Filipino writers and artists out there are doing something really brave and powerful, making a whole new wave of Filipino art and story. Well done!" - Neil Gaiman "Trese is one of the best ongoing books in that market. It is the book I would love to write myself... they capture the true atmosphere of the Manila I know and love." - Whilce Portacio "Trese excites the little child in me which used to believe in the wonders of Filipino folklores, and my adult self who enjoys intelligently written and drawn tales. Budjette and Kajo's Trese is a gem." -- Leinil Yu 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!