Lambana-the realm of supernatural fairies known as Diwata-has fallen, and the Magic Prohibition Act has been enacted. Immerse yourself in a fantasy world of Filipino myth, magic, and supernatural suspense! Color is a key throughout, used to illustrate magical creatures, distinguish between settings, and contribute to beautiful, hypnotic images of city sights, like a rail car's interior and an outdoor midnight bazaar.Ī compelling story about the consequences of mistakes and the difficulties of redemption, After Lambana is a fascinating and memorable graphic novel.Written by Eliza Victoria. For example, social media accounts track the movements of doppelgänger "white shadows" human laws restrict the Diwata, but can't prevent romantic relationships and other complications from arising between them. Showcasing traditional Filipino culture and a modern vérité style, much of the book's appeal lies in the convincing way that the art and writing integrate city life with the presence of magical creatures. During their travels together, the secrets of Rose, and the links between Conrad's and Ignacio's families, are revealed. Through Ignacio's connections, Conrad is given medicine to lessen his pain.
Many Diwata still live in the human world, even after the path to Lambana closed a decade before. Ignacio is one of the Diwata, fairies native to a magical realm, Lambana, that once maintained open pathways and trade with human beings. He meets with a mysterious figure, Ignacio, who says that he can help. Retrieved from Įliza Victoria and Mervin Malonzo (illustrator) AFTER LAMBANA Tuttle Publishing (Comics & Graphic Novels: Comics & Graphic Novels) 16.99 ISBN: 9780804855259Ī noir set in contemporary Manila, the graphic novel After Lambana combines elements of magic with Filipino mythology.Ĭonrad has a terminal disease called Rose. APA style: After Lambana Myth and Magic in Manila.After Lambana Myth and Magic in Manila." Retrieved from
MLA style: "After Lambana Myth and Magic in Manila." The Free Library.
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