Manila International Book Fair is still the ultimate book experience
From old Manila destinations, hallyu-chasing in Seoul, to the urban jungle of Tokyo and other ultimate bucket list destinations, check out these page-turners that will surely transport you across the globe and help you plan your next adventure in revenge travel.
These amazing travel books and guides will be showcased at the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF), the country’s biggest and longest running book fair, on at the Sept. 14-17, SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City.
K Culture: K-pop, Cuisine, On Screen, And More – Celebrating The Korean Wave by Simon Clair (Fully Booked). This Korean culture book will reveal all aspects of South Korea’s way of life: K-pop, cinema, drama, art, comics, food and cuisine, fashion, and nightlife! This book offers a great tour of K culture that has taken the form of a wave in recent years sweeping the hearts of many fans around the globe.
The Philippines a Visual Journey by Elizabeth V. Reyes (Tuttle Publishing). With over 150 photographs and a detailed map, this book helps tourist plan a trip to any of the Philippines’ more than 7,000 islands. The creatively captured photographs in this book highlight the Philippines’ lovely people and culture; stunning art, architecture, landscapes, coastal beaches; and unique cuisines. This book is the best way to experience the grandeur of the “Pearl of the Orient” in the comfort of your home.
Walk Manila: A Guide Book by Janice F. Pangilinan (Far Eastern University Bookstore). Manila, the capital city of the Philippines has a long-winded history dating back to the time of its first colonizer, the Spaniards. This travel book showcases 100 historic sites and structures, derived from its colonial and recent history like Intramuros, Port Area, Ermita, Malate, Paco, Sta. Ana, Tondo, Binondo, Quiapo, and a lot more! With its appended maps, this guidebook includes suggested walking tours, the best way to appreciate the urban’s locals, texture, color, food, and culture.
Lasa ng Republika: Dila at Bandila by Ige Ramos (Anvil Publishing). With thousands of cuisines from the Philippines, until now, the debate on what should be the national food continues. Popular contenders are Adobo for being popular and traditional, sinigang with its unique mix and match of ingredients and kinilaw because of its simplicity and genuine Filipino history. In this book, Ige Ramos travels to all corners of the country to learn and understand every cuisine that there is. He also explores the influences and history as well as its impact on the culinary practices of Filipinos to finally crown the real ‘National Palate’.
Manila, Manila and More by Raymond Ang (Summit Books). This book offers a different perspective to Southeast Asia’s most underrated capital city, with two Manilas: the first shiny, expat-friendly, and globalized, and the second the forgotten but reemerging, historical Manila. This book is for ‘tourists and people who are tourists in their own country’ and covers things to do, food to eat, and places to be.
The Little Book of Tokyo by Ben Simmons (Tuttle Publishing). Tokyo, the largest megacity in the world, is enchanting yet puzzling, especially for newcomers. This book is the ultimate companion, explaining the many unique offerings of the city from its architecture, festivals, and landmarks. Ben Simmons is a veteran photojournalist and a traveler who started sharing his journey that started two decades ago. In this series of 50 informative essays, he perfectly captures the image of the wonderful city of Tokyo.
What Kids Should Know About Filipino Architecture Second Edition written by Edson G. Cabalfin and illustrated by Asa Montenejo (Adarna House). Updated and expanded with additional facts about Filipino architecture, including those built during the pandemic, this book teaches children the wonders of Philippine architecture made by Filipinos for Filipinos, featuring amazing designs and structures built from around the country for kids to appreciate.
BAHAY: A Tour of Traditional Filipino Homes by Adrian Panadero (Tahanan Books). A visual exploration of six iconic architectural structures that represent popular, traditional Filipino dwellings, from the nigadagada a vahay of Batanes in the north to as far south as the gono bong of South Cotabato.
Lonely Planet: You Only Live Once, 2nd Edition (Fully Booked) If you’re planning a lifetime of adventures, this must-have travel book makes a bucket list of big and small trips that promises a life lived to the fullest, with tips to help you face your fears; reignite long-forgotten desires; and spark new and unexpected ambitions.
Find these titles and more from hundreds of book publishers, bookstores, and distributors joining the biggest and longest-running book fair in the country.
Organized by Primetrade Asia Inc, in partnership with Asian Catholic Communicators, Inc. (ACCI), Book Development Association of the Philippines (BDAP), Philippine Booksellers Association of the Philippines (PBAI) and Overseas Publishers’ Representatives Association of the Philippines (OPRAP), the MIBF is a celebration of the written word, with a host of special activities made especially for book lovers of all persuasions. For details, call 8400-9680, 8896-0682 or 8373-3301, e-mail bookfair@primetradeasia.com, or follow @ManilaBookFair on Facebook and Instagram.
About the Manila International Book Fair
The Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) is the Philippines’ longest running and largest book fair. For over 40 years, MIBF redefines the reading experience, showcasing the largest and most comprehensive collection of books, magazines, comics, educational aids, and allied materials. MIBF exhibitors are not just local publishers and bookstores, but also book printers, foreign publishers, embassies, art and craft suppliers, artist groups, tech businesses, paper suppliers, libraries, etc.
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