The Black Bestiary: A Phantasmagoria of Monsters and Myths from the Philippines (International Edition, English) Cultural & Historical this work of art is

this work of art is written in Filipino (Tagalog)

offering a clear-eyed examination of martial law in the Philippines

Mandurugos: Fearsome beings with long tongues that steal souls through the cracks in ceilings

only to find it in a state of chaos

is part of a series designed to teach young children about good manners through engaging stories set in familiar Filipino settings

The Black Bestiary: A Phantasmagoria of Monsters and Myths from the Philippines (International Edition, English) Cultural & Historical this work of art isDiscover the chilling depths of Filipino folklore with The Black Bestiary, a compelling hardcover volume released on November 29, 2022. Authored by Budjette Tan and David Hontiveros, with stunning illustrations by Kajo Baldisimo and Bow Guerrero, this book plunges readers into the eerie world of mythical creatures and dark tales that thrive in the Philippines. The Black Bestiary extends the narrative initiated by The Lost Journal of Alejandro Pardo,