A MOVIE ALBUM Quizbook by: Jessie B. Garcia

From the Introduction. This hefty assemblage of published anecdotes, unpublished reminiscences, historical facts and factoids, human interest sidelights, thumbnail biographies, random quizzes and assorted trivia about Filipino movies in general and some stray (though related) topics in particular that is awash with vintage photos and reproductions which you now hold in your hands was given rise to by a rather accidental (though somewhat serendipitous happenstance which took place more than two decades ago.

BANGON Antolohiya ng mga Dulang Mapanghimagsik nina Atienza, Lumbera, Zafra

Mapanghimagsik. Naiguhit na ng mahabang kasaysayan ng pakikibaka ng mga Pilipino ang walang-habas na paghawak ng armas upang magtanggol laban sa pananakop, pang-aapi at pagsasamantala. Nakaukit rin sa nakaraan at kasalukuyan ang iba't ibang paraan at antas ng paghihimagsik na isinagawa ng mamamayan. at ang kasaysayang ito ay matamang nakatala sa daan-daang mga dulang nagtataglay ng katangiang mapanghimagsik.

THE LIFE AND ART OF FRANCISCO COCHING, Patrick D. Flores, ed.

A born storyteller with a fair for the dramatic, a self-taught illustrator who schooled his genius with discipline and hard work, Francisco V. Coching created komiks that transformed ordinary lives into vivid adventures. He nurtured a generation of readers who found in his stories not fleeting fantasies or escapist romance, but a world where they loomed large as the makers of their fate and the tellers of their tales.  This lavishly illustrated book presents a rich selection of Francisco Coching’s works, from character sketches to excerpts from his novels. The essays in the book weave biographical detail and discussions of his work into a concise narrative that illuminates the singular artistry of Coching.

THE LIFE AND ART OF BOTONG FRANCISCO, Patrick D. Flores, ed.

A veritable folk hero in his hometown Angono and one of the most important Filipino artists, Botong Francisco devoted his life to art. After spend¬ing the 1930s immersed in graphic art and modern¬ism, Botong embarked on large-scale mural painting for which he became renowned.

This lavish art book contains the richest panoply of Botong's masterpieces, whether in large- or small-scale formats. The vast selection of his most important paintings, sketches, and costume designs is beautifully supplemented by vintage photographs, documents, and film stills from over thirty public and private collections. The texts include an illustrated biography and essays by prominent art scholars offering interpreta¬tions of Botong's life and art.

Stay Tuned: The Golden Years of Philippine Radio by Ben Aniceto

Stay Tuned: The Golden Years of Philippine Radio by Ben Aniceto.  In July 31, 2001, I was one of a hundred or so attendees in a grand reunion of former Manila Broadcasting Company announcers and drama talents… organized by television director Heidi Sison. The occasion provided everyone with a chance to see how each one gently faced up to the ravaging winds of time or, in harsher language, aging.… Heidi’s heart tugging appeal to get me to attend was so compelling: … Our colleagues are disappearing one by one!... Then she named a few departed friends. Whammo! All me previous commitments had to be rescheduled…

Loving the Arts by John L. Silva

Loving the Arts by John L. Silva.  "Aesthetics..., the philosophy dealing with the principles of beauty and artistic taste. The objective is to develop artistic perception in teachers, who in turn, will develop in students a love for nature, their heritage, and the visual arts. Students will find patterns in their environment and identify what constitutes beauty and value, emphasizing color, line, shape/form and texture. Instilling these basic elements will develop in students a sense of aesthetics."

Pinoy Komiks Rebyu. Randy Valiente, Ed.

Pinoy Komiks Rebyu.  Sino na lang ba ang interesado sa komiks? Iyan ang malaking katanungan bago namin simulan ang magasin na ito. Siguro kung 1970 o 1980 ngayon, hindi na kami magdadalawang isip. Anim sa sampung tao sa Pilipmas ay nagbabasa ng komiksg noon, tinagurian itong ‘Bibliya ng Masang Pilipino’.... --Randy Valiente, Ed.