Despite the storm and our scheduled trip to Tagaytay for our 25th Year Anniversary, Joy and I headed at the Meeting Room 4 & 5, 2nd floor, SMX Convention Center, MOA Complex to support the media launch of Moymoy Lulumboy Ang Lihim Ng Libro.
This is the 5th book of the series written by Mr. Segundo Matias, Jr. Sir Jun as he is fondly called my many, is a recipient of numus literary award giving bodies, which include three Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, the Philippine’s most prestigious—known as the “Pulitzer Prize” of the Philippines—and longest running awards program. Mr. Matias has also written screenplays for major movie outfits, as well as teleplays for various TV shows before entering the world of children’s literature. He is also a publisher and has published over 1,500 books for children and young adults. He is currently taking Masters in Creative Writing at the University of the Philippines—Diliman.
Also present at the book lainch is the book's illustrator, Jomike Tejido. Jomike is a Filipino architect, author, illustrator, and painter of his signature work, acrylic on hand-woven mats or banig in Tagalog. The unique fusion of fine art on an unconventional ground has led to six solo exhibitions in the Philippines and Singapore, among other group shows in Paris, Japan, and USA. His Latest show, Gentle Giants (Dec. 2010), is a collection of whalesharks in dreamy seascapes.
As a collector of novel books myself, I am happy to have shared the day with my son Juan to meet Sir Jun and have all 5 books signed.
The latest installment continues with the journey of Moymoy Lulumboy as he struggles to cope up with the death of his mother Liliw and contend with his legacy as the hero that will save Gabun from evil forces. Moymoy Lulumboy, whose shape-shifting powers resemble that of an aswang, is slowly transfroming into a character with a little darkness and aggression in his soul, but whose kindness and compassion remain throughout the coming-of-age conquest.
It was a fun day for Juan because he once again saw his favorite illustrator, Jomike.
As early as now, I'm recommending that you get not just Moymoy Lulumboy Ang Lihim Ng Libro, Book 5, but all 5 series because this is books are going to be extra big soon because with the growing public interest of this enchanting book, ABS-CBN acquired this Lampara Book's epic fantasy series with the plans of making it into television series, film, digital piece, merchandise and more.
Moymoy Lulumboy Book 5 - Ang Lihim Ng Libro
is now available on Precious Pages outlets, National Bookstores
and other bookstores nationwide.
