Publication giant Precious Pages and its imprints are set to release new books, and host book signings and free workshops at the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) this September 14-17, 2023 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
To start off, Areums are in for a sweet treat as Precious Hearts Romances releases a new edition of University Series 2: Safe Skies, Archer by 4reuminct.
Likewise, author Sonia Francesca will have a book signing session on Saturday, September 16, to celebrate the release of her well-loved series’ new installment Stallion Revisited: West Rodriguez.
Further, more Wattpad stories hit the shelves of Life Is Beautiful (LIB) Books at Hall I, Booth 14-15 as the imprint releases Inksteady’s College Series 2: Taming the Waves and Josh Gonzales’ Law Series 3: Kill Me, Attorney.
More book signing events are also happening as new authors and books get launched. These include Hush Louder! author Irshwndy, Do Stars Fall? author Maria_CarCat, and Phoenix Academy author Lostmortals.
Other LIB writers will also meet fans and sign books namely Mistakenly author Rej Martinez, More Trilogy: Touch Me More author C.D. De Guzman, and Missgrainne who wrote the Territorial Men Series.
Meanwhile, satisfy your imagination as new manga novels get launched under Black Ink. Visit Hall C, Booth 401 to check new releases like Rose Tan’s Lunna Misteryosa, and Slave Trade II: Celestine by Jobelle Rivera who will hold a book signing event on September 17 from 1-3PM.
What’s more, get your hands on the complete line up of Hello Band Junior Series namely Hello Band Junior Volume 1: Custard’s First Love, Hello Band Junior Volume 2: Rumors About Paint, Hello Band Junior Volume 3: Baby Koi Doo Doo Doo Doo, and Hello Band Junior Volume 4: Whale, The Little Man.
Aspiring artists are also invited to join Black Ink’s free workshop titled ‘How To Draw Manga’ on Sunday, September 17, from 1PM to 3PM at SMX Convention Center’s Meeting Room 5. Speakers Mike Banting, Regine Lim and Cha Miu will discuss different drawing techniques like anatomy, panels and angles, line art, and how to color manga. Registration is until September 11, and may be accessed via Black Ink’s Facebook page.
Learn the importance of children’s books in nurturing young minds by attending Lampara’s ‘Halaga ng mga Radikal at Progresibong Kwentong Pambata.’ Presided by award-winning authors Segundo Matias Jr. and Genaro R. Gojo Cruz, this will be held on September 15 from 1-3PM at Meeting Room 7.
The learning continues on September 16 with another free workshop titled ‘Pagsulat at Pagguhit ng Big Book’ from 2-4PM at Meeting Room 6. Storytellers Ara Villena, Conrad Tua, Dr. Eugene Evasco and Abet Cruz will share valuable insights at this event.
For children’s books and educational aids, drop by Lampara’s booth at Hall H, Booth 11-13.
For those looking for planners and other novelty items, Precious Pages’ new imprint Wittypedia is at Hall C, Booth 402.
There may be plenty of new releases and book signing events but the surprises do not end there. Score up to 50% discount in books and other favorites at the different Precious Pages booths during MIBF.
PRECIOUS PAGES CORPORATION (PPC) is the home of the Philippines’ best love stories of all time, carrying the titles of Precious Hearts Romances.
Founded in 1992 by visionary storytellers Segundo Matias and Richard Reynante, PPC became the number one Tagalog romance pocketbook publisher in the country with a stable of writers led by the premiere romance diva, Martha Cecilia.
Continuing its mission to empower readers with entertaining and educational materials, PPC diversified into other imprints.
To encourage online readers to switch back to books, PPC created Life Is Beautiful (LIB) Books, which featured popular stories from online platforms like Wattpad, Booklat, Twitter, and Facebook. Some of its bestselling novels include Maxinejiji’s He’s Into Her series, 4reuminct’s University series, Inksteady’s College series, and Josh Gonzales’ Law series, among others.
Pushing romance to the edge, PPC created the Red Room line which features erotic stories to titillate the imagination, publishing series like C.C.’s Possessive that garnered millions of views online.
Upgrading the reading experience with creative illustrations, PPC launched its manga line Black Ink, further immersing readers to the world of fiction. Likewise, the light novel imprint Manila Pop was born, as inspired by Japan Pop Lit.
Thrilling readers with volumes of horror stories, Librong Itim became a successful imprint, together with Mga Kuwento sa Dilim anthologies and Kilabot.com audiobooks.
Promoting inclusivity, PPC aimed to give light to the plight and romance of the LGBT+ community through the Pride Lit imprint.
From catering to teens and adults, the company also provided for the needs of children, parents, and educators through its sister company, Lampara Publishing House, Inc. Its premiere product Lampara Books remains true to its vision of providing progressive values from award-winning storytellers and illustrators, producing the controversial Mga Batang Poz, Ako ay May Kiki, Ako ay May Titi, and other radical stories for children.
Likewise, Lampara is also the home of Easy To Learn books, the official local licensee of Disney, Marvel, Mattel, Peppa Pig, and Cocomelon reading materials, just to name a few well-loved family-oriented brands.
Meanwhile, PPC also launched Wittypedia ETC, a line of paper products composed of stationeries, journals, self-help, D.I.Y., and other novelty items. Imprints under this line include Plano Ni Lord and IHeartMyself.
The Filipinos read, and Precious Pages Corporation will continue to support that with quality stories and materials, as well as talented writers, illustrators and designers, and new concepts to inspire new storytellers to envision a better nation.
