{"product_id":"the-mythology-class-where-philippine-legends-become-reality-a-graphic-novel-9780804855426","title":"The Mythology Class: Where Philippine Legends Become Reality (A Graphic Novel)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn The Mythology Class, Arnold Arre reimagines Philippine mythology and folklore for a contemporary audience, blending traditional myth and magic with contemporary action. The book follows Nicole Lacson, an anthropology student who is summoned to a secret meeting with living creatures from mythology and folklore, and embarks on a quest through the streets of metropolitan Manila with a ragtag crew of college students to repel an ancient evil. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 368 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11 October 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImmerse yourself in a high-stakes fantasy adventure set in the captivating Philippines! This Philippine National Book Award winner seamlessly blends traditional myth and magic with contemporary action, creating a rich and immersive world of fantasy and adventure for a new generation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Mythology Class follows Nicole Lacson, an anthropology student at the University of the Philippines, as she is summoned to a secret meeting by the enigmatic Madame Enkanta. What follows is a breathtaking journey into the realm of living creatures from mythology and folklore, challenging Nicole's previously held notions of reality. Among these fantastical beings are Tikblangs, Kapres, and a diverse range of Engkantos, mythical figures from her grandfather's bedtime stories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoined by a ragtag crew of college students, Nicole embarks on a thrilling quest through the bustling streets of metropolitan Manila. Along the way, she encounters legendary Filipino heroes like Sulayman, Kubin, and Lamang, who join forces to confront an ancient evil that threatens to destroy the world as we know it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Mythology Class showcases world-building of the highest order, seamlessly balancing the scope and magnitude of an epic adventure with the humor, warmth, and insight of a classic coming-of-age tale. Author and creator Arnold Arre has masterfully reimagined age-old Filipino fables, crafting a narrative that is both captivating and relatable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough Nicole's journey, readers are transported to a world where myth and magic intertwine, where the line between reality and fantasy blurs, and where the next generation can discover the rich tapestry of Philippine mythology and legends. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure, fantasy, and the power of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 874g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 178 x 253 x 28 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780804855426\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arnold Arre","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44101185143034,"sku":"9780804855426","price":11.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1671798794031_book.jpg?v=1671889003","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-mythology-class-where-philippine-legends-become-reality-a-graphic-novel-9780804855426","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}