Moymoy Lulumboy 5 - Ang Lihim ng Libro, TV Series and More: What's Ahead In Segundo Matias’ Enchanting World of Gabun
Palanca-awardee
and best-selling author Segundo Matias, Jr. and Lampara Books recently launched the fifth book of
his Moymoy Lulumboy series. Held last September 14 at the SMX Convention
Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasig City, it was one of the highlights of the
Manila International Book Festival (MIBF), where top local and international
authors debut their work to the general public.
During the launch, PETA performers reenact parts of the books to the delight of the audience. For those who are not updated to the series, they were able to get a glimpse of the book through the performance.
The
Young Adult series has received glowing reviews from book critics and readers.
with Philippine Daily Inquirer including it in the top 10 books of 2014 and
praising its “solid efforts at further modernizing our own myths.”
Interaksyon’s
Romsanne Ortiguero also raved about the franchise, particularly the fourth
installment, Moymoy Lulumboy: Mga Dulot ng Digmaan for taking the audience into
a “gripping reading experience as new characters and challenges were
introduced.”
With
the growing public interest on the franchise, ABS-CBN recently acquired Moymoy
Lulumboy with plans of developing the series into a TV series, film, digital
piece, merchandise or an attraction as tackled during the presscon where Jun
Matias gave light to this news.
Fans
of Moymoy should be grateful that Matias didn’t stop at Book 1 as he originally
intended instead we will await each year to the exciting adventures of Moymoy
Lulumboy.
Segundo Matias, Jr is an expert in telling stories targeting to a younger demographic. The Moymoy series is a coming-of-age story told skilfully and at the same time open the reader’s soul to an entertaining genre romp that’s characteristically Pinoy at heart. To date, he has published over 1,500 books via his two publishing imprints, Precious Pages Corp. and Lampara Publishing Co.
On
the latest installment of Moymoy Lulumboy, he collaborates with Jomike Tehido —
a prolific architect, author, illustrator, and painter whose compelling fusion
of unorthodox styles has led to solo exhibitions in the Philippines, Singapore,
France, Japan and the United States.
Moymoy
Lulumboy: Ang Lihim Ng Libro is available on Precious Pages retail outlets,
National Book Store, Pandayan Book shops and leading books stores nationwide.
For
inquiries you may contact, inquiry@lamparabooks.com.ph.
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