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Zsazsa Zaturnnah sa Kalakhang Maynila...malapit na!

2012-01-20T11:35:00.001+08:00

*initially available within Metro Manila

Bob Ong's Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin

2011-12-08T17:24:00.003+08:00

Lumayo Ka Nga Sa AkinAuthor: Bob OngISBN: 971-05450-9-4 Fiction: Trilogy SRP: P175.00 *Available in bookstores nationwide* and via the Pre-holiday Book Love Promo

Eros Atalia's "Wag Lang Di Makaraos"

2011-12-06T17:01:00.001+08:00

WAG LANG DI MAKARAOS100 Dagli(Mga Kwentong Pasaway, Paaway at Pamatay)Author: Eros AtaliaISBN: 971-05450-8-6 100 Flash Fiction SRP: P200.00 *Now available in National Bookstore, Powerbooks, Fully Booked and Bibliarch* and via the Pre-holiday Book Love Promo

2011 Pre-Holiday Book Love Promo :)

2011-11-29T14:18:00.000+08:00

Let us be the first to spread Christmas love! From December 1-19, 2011, we will be accepting online book orders for any and all Visprint titles with FREE delivery! Promo Mechanics: 1. Every order should cost a minimum of P500.00 to avail of the free delivery promo. 2. Starting Dec. 1, 2011, you may e-mail your orders to: [booklove_11@visprint.net] with the following format:SUBJECT:

Latest release: Kikomachine Komix Blg. 7

2011-11-04T11:26:00.000+08:00

Kikomachine Komix Blg. 7 "Sorrowful, Sorrowful Mysteries!" Creator: Manix Abrera ISBN: 971-05450-5-1 B&W comic strip compilation SRP: P150.00 *Now available in all branches of Pandayan Bookshop, Fully Booked and Bibliarch*

New release: "Dumot" & "Trese 4"

2011-10-07T16:09:00.002+08:00

DUMOTAuthor: Alan Navarra ISBN: 971-05450-6-X B and W illustrated novel SRP: P200.00 I hate it. Like the last kiss from a scorned one-nighter. Like the walls of inch-thick dirt that have been there for 14 years. Redundant conversations in a basement that echo for months on end. A staircase with old, stinky wood. Prime time kabobohan. 4-day old socks Reflective surfaces in moments of

Trese 4 Official trailer

2011-10-06T11:16:00.001+08:00

TRESE: LAST SEEN AFTER MIDNIGHT by Budjette Tan and KaJo Baldisimo Winners of the Philippine National Book Award for Best Graphic Literature TRESE Book 4 will be exclusively available in all branches of National Bookstore, Powerbooks, and Bestsellers until the end of the year. BOOK LAUNCH : October 8, 2011, 5pm at Bestsellers bookstore, Robinsons Galleria

Coming very soon!

2011-10-03T15:55:00.001+08:00

"Dumot"by Alan Navarra I hate it. Like the last kiss from a scorned one-nighter. Like the walls of inch-thick dirt that have been there for 14 years. Redundant conversations in a basement that echo for months on end. A staircase with old, stinky wood. Prime time kabobohan. 4-day old socks Reflective surfaces in moments of discomfort. Blood in all the wrong places. A painful gut. And

Don't miss it!

2011-09-06T14:19:00.000+08:00

W I T - Visprint's 1st Annual Readers' Day

2011-09-01T14:26:00.003+08:00

Saturday, September 10, 2011 · 9:00am - 5:00pmMeeting Rooms 7, 8 & 9SMX Convention Center, Pasay City Featuring: ▪ An exhibit of never-before-seen artworks by your fave Visprint artists. ▪ Behind-the-scene revelations by the book creators. ▪ Talks on creativity and writing workouts. ▪ A sneak peek of Visprint titles that will soon hit the shelves. ▪ and other suprises you shouldn’t miss!

Publishing Proposals update

2011-07-06T16:34:00.000+08:00

We have already completed our shortlist of releases until 2012. All incoming proposals will be considered for 2013.

SIM features FHL

2011-05-16T12:01:00.000+08:00

Creating Heroes of Our Own By Ruel S. De Vera Philippine Daily Inquirer 05/14/2011 "...Paolo brings a muscular sense of shadow and light to the black-and-white art of Book One. The setting is clearly a slightly dark, parallel version of our own Metro Manila. He makes the characters distinctive and rewards each with a unique voice. What makes Book One stand out

The Filipino Heroes League

2011-05-16T11:54:00.002+08:00

The Filipino Heroes LeagueBook One: Sticks and StonesCreator: Paolo FabregasISBN: 971-05450-4-3B&W comic book SRP: P200.00 Under-manned and under-funded,the Filipino Heroes League does what it canto fight against injustice. It's tough being a super herobut it's even tougher being a third-world super hero. Available in all Pandayan Bookshops, National Book Store, Fully Booked and

Summer Komikon 2011

2011-04-12T17:52:00.000+08:00

Metro Manila, 1 April 2011 - It's going to be a cool and refreshing summer with Summer Komikon 2011, a spin-off of the annual Philippine Komiks Convention! For its third consecutive year, this local gathering of Filipino comics creators and enthusiasts will be held on April 16, 2011 from 10am to 7pm at an all-new venue: the Bayanihan Center along Pioneer St., Pasig City. This year's theme is "

Bob Ong's # 8!

2010-11-24T17:15:00.004+08:00

"Ang Mga Kaibigan Ni Mama Susan" Bob Ong's first ever horror will also be the first ever Filipino book to have a nationwide simultaneous release. It's also the author's first first-person narrative in fiction and Visprint's first use of creambook paper in its publications. Lots of firsts here. Be first yourself as you witness history this Bonifacio Day 2010! Don't miss it! November 30, 2010

29th National Book Awards for Graphic Literature

2010-11-17T13:11:00.001+08:00

TRESE: Mass Murders by Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo The Official Citation from the 2009 National Book Awards: Powerful, iconic characters comic book characters Darna , Zuma and Captain Barbell, among others, emerged fully-formed from the mind of Filipino comic creators. That creativity continues to this day, in all directions, in different ways. But in Trese, Budjette Tan and Kajo

PRE-HOLIDAY BOOK LOVE Promo

2010-11-04T08:21:00.000+08:00

Let us be the first to spread Christmas love!Just for the month of November, we'll be accepting online book orders for any and all Visprint titles with FREE delivery!Promo Mechanics:1. Every order should cost a minimum of P500.00 to avail of the free delivery promo.2. Starting Nov. 5, you may Email your orders to: [xmas_10@visprint.net] with the following format: SUBJECT: PRE-HOLIDAY

November Visprint titles

2010-11-02T13:25:00.002+08:00

Kikomachine Komix Blg. 6Venn ManCreator: Manix AbreraISBN: 971-05450-2-7B&W comic strip compilation SRP: P150.00 NaermythAuthor: Karen FranciscoISBN: 971-94569-4-9Fantasy/adventure novel SRP: P250.00 *will be available in all Pandayan Bookshop branchesstarting November 4, 2010.

Halloween Reads

2010-10-15T16:11:00.001+08:00

The Halloween season is fast approaching! We highly recommend you include these titles in your book shopping list :) PENUMBRA Novellas by David Hontiveros: “Parman”, P120.00 “Craving”, P120.00 TRESE Series by Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo: “Trese: Murder On Balete Drive”, P140.00 “Trese: Unreported Murders”, P140.00 “Trese: Mass Murders”, P200.00 By G.M. Coronel: “Tragic Theater”,

29th National Book Awards Finalist

2010-09-17T11:56:00.001+08:00

Go TRESE team!!!Graphic Literature 1. Trese: Mass Murders, Ferdinand-Benedict G. Tan and Jonathan A. Baldisimo (Visprint)2. El Indio A Graphic Novel by Francisco V. Coching (Vibal Foundation) Click HERE for the complete list of finalists.

Invitation / Programme

2010-08-12T14:44:00.002+08:00

(click image to view larger version) See details and updates HERE!

Visprint's 2010 Book Event

2010-08-10T11:29:00.000+08:00

"Literature From Shakespeare to Bob Ong: Bridging the Divide Between the Popular And the Canonical" *In collaboration with the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters: Dept. of Literature, Thomasian Writers Guild, The Literary Society and The Varsitarian* GUEST SPEAKERS: Aug 17: Dr. Bienvenido Lumbera, Prof. Jun Cruz Reyes, Dr. Ophelia Dimalanta, Dr. Efren Abueg, Mr. Jun Balde, Dr. Isagani Cruz Aug

July Visprint title

2010-07-06T14:58:00.004+08:00

News of the ShamanFour Novellas of Horror Author: Karl De Mesa ISBN: 971-94569-3-0 Largeprint, Fiction SRP: P240.00 *as of date, is available in all Pandayan Bookshop branches.Grab your copy now!!!

Faulty copy of Visprint book

2010-06-21T08:25:00.005+08:00

Our sincerest apologies to all our dear buyers who have received copies of "Trese 3: Mass Murders" and "12" (silent comics) with faulty binding. Rest assured we have already addressed the problem with our binding supplier. You may have your copy replaced from the bookstore/comic shop you have purchased it from, just present your receipt. For those who have already lost their receipt or

Carlos "Siege" Malvar in Sunday Inquirer Magazine!

2010-04-29T16:04:00.001+08:00

The New Radical By Ruel S. De Vera Philippine Daily Inquirer IT WAS bound to happen. Taking the next step in literary evolution, the iPod-toting, zeitgeist-conscious, latte-sipping, Facebook-wielding generation would develop a writer designed for maximum effect. Meet Exhibit A: Carlos “Siege” Malvar, the 26-year-old novelist whose work, such as his Not Quite Unreal series,

All available at tomorrow's Komikon!

2010-04-16T15:09:00.001+08:00

*while supplies last* Carlo Vergara's Zsazsa Zaturnnah (P200) David Hontiveros' Penumbra novellas: Takod, Parman & Craving (P100 each) Freely Abrigo's Kulas (P120) Budjette Tan & Kajo Baldisimo's TRESE (books 1 & 2 @ P140; book 3 @ P200) Manix Abrera's Kikomachine Komix volumes 1-5 (P120 each) Manix Abrera's 12 (silent comics) with 20% discount (P400)

Komikon Summer De Avance na!

2010-04-13T13:34:00.001+08:00

*courtesy of [http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/] Hey guys! Anong gagawin natin bago mag-Mayo? Mag-Komikon tayo! Komikon Summer De Avance is on April 17, 2010 10am to 8pm, at UP Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman. Entrance fee is just 50 Php. Mingle with fans, retailers, creators and enthusiast. Kitakits tayo dun! Dress in cool and casual clothes, its going to be one hot event! Visprint

Preliminary round is now closed.

2010-04-06T16:50:00.000+08:00

We thank all the students who sent in their entries to our Book Design Contest 2010! Finalists will receive an email, not later than 8PM today, together with new details of the next process. We'll be sending back the artworks of those who have provided self-addressed-envelope-with-prepaid-postage. For the others, you may pick-up your files from the Visprint office during office hours.

Book Design Contest Application Form available in Scribd.com

2010-03-29T15:02:00.001+08:00

We're currently experiencing some glitches in our website. For those who wish to download the application form for the Book Design Contest, another copy is posted HERE. APP_FORM

Due to insistent public demand...

2010-03-17T13:15:00.000+08:00

Submissions for the Book Design Contest 2010 is extended until March 30, 2010 (Tuesday) 5:00PM. See complete details HERE.

Book Design Contest 2010

2010-03-01T16:11:00.003+08:00

Calling all highly creative STUDENT artists with equally high professional aptitude :)If you're a 16-21 y/o student, currently enrolled, and has not been commissioned locally or internationally for any professional/commercial work on book design, this is your chance to design Visprint's fantasy novel for 2010!Interested parties may submit the following for application:- photocopy of current

Inquirer article: The Rise of Manix

2009-12-21T17:30:00.001+08:00

By Ruel S. De VeraPhilippine Daily InquirerPosted date: December 19, 2009IT appears to be just another graphic novel, its matte black cover peppered with what seem to be teardrops, each of them containing a falling humanoid figure – save one. The biggest drop carries the book’s title: “12.” There is no author’s name; there isn’t anything else except the darkness. And it gets weirder from that

BO Quotes

2009-11-23T07:45:00.001+08:00

LinkWarning ni BO: "Huwag ipasa. Nakamamatay."Narito na ang sagot sa lahat ng mga nagkalat na text, forwarded email, blog articles, facebook apps, at kung anu-ano pa! Click na!

Publishing Proposals update

2009-11-12T10:55:00.002+08:00

Our Submission Guidelines can be found under the "Writing Resources" on the right side bar of this page. Please click the "Frequently Asked Questions".As of today, we have already completed our list of releases until 2011. All incoming proposals will be considered for 2012.

Stock Update: "12", "Trese 3: Mass Murders" and "Crash"

2009-11-05T06:12:00.001+08:00

Stocks are now available in all branches of:Pandayan BookshopandPowerbooksWe'll be available in National Bookstore and Fully Booked branches within the next 2 weeks.*Best to call up your nearest branch and reserve your copy, just to be sure your book order is ready on your visit :)

Stock Update: Tragic Theater and Ligo na U

2009-10-29T07:05:00.001+08:00

As of yesterday, 28 October 2009, stocks for both books have already been delivered:All Pandayan Bookshop outletsAll Powerbooks branches: Trinoma, Glorietta, Shangri-la, SM MOA, Alabang, SM Mega, Greenbelt 4, Festival Mall, Rob ErmitaFully Booked: Trinoma, Greenhills Promenade, The Block, The Fort, Shangri-la, Gateway Mall, Powerplant, SM MOA, Greenbelt 5National Bookstore: Abanao Baguio, SM

October Visprint titles

2009-10-16T13:37:00.003+08:00

12 COMICSCreator: Manix AbreraISBN: 971-94569-2-2Full color comic bookSRP: P500.00MASS MURDERS TRESE Cases 9-13Creators: Budjette Tan & Kajo BaldisimoISBN: 971-94569-0-6B&W comic bookSRP: P200.00CRASHthe Not Quite Unreal sequelAuthor: Carlos MalvarISBN: 971-94569-1-4Paperback fictionSRP: P200.00Available in Pandayan Bookshop (as of 10.26.2009)and in your favorite bookstores VERY SOON! ;)

PRE-ORDERS Update

2009-10-14T17:14:00.005+08:00

Please be informed that all pre-orders for TRESE 3 and Manix Abrera's 12 have been sent out today. You should receive your copy anytime tomorrow :)In case your copy does not arrive until Friday 10:00 AM, immediately e-mail us at: book_inquiry[at]visprint.netCrash will be sent out this Friday.**UPDATE: All CRASH pre-orders have been sent out today (10.16.2009). Expect your orders to arrive

KOMIKON 2009

2009-10-13T06:00:00.002+08:00

YOU just have to be at this year's KOMIKON!OFFICIAL RELEASE of:Manix Abrera's "12"andTrese Book #3: "MASS MURDERS"Don't miss it!Meet and greet creators:Carlo Vergara, Manix Abrera, Freely Abrigo, Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo!October 18, 200910 AM - 9 pMMegatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall

Manila Intl. Book Fair photos

2009-10-07T11:54:00.006+08:00

Just minutes before the opening :)More photos here courtesy of Alan Navarra.Big thanks to everyone for making our first time in the MIBF a very memorable one.

Re-sched: Ideas Alive

2009-10-05T11:08:00.000+08:00

The Ideas Alive event with Budjette Tan and Jomike Tejdio was cancelled because of Typhoon Ondoy. It will be moved to this Saturday, October 10, 3-5 p.m in Powerbooks Megamall.See you there!

MIBF authors/creators schedule

2009-09-17T06:59:00.000+08:00

Wednesday = Siege MalvarThursday = Eros Atalia (10:30 - 3:00PM); Bart Coronel (3:00 PM - 8:00 PM)Friday = Manix Abrera and Freely AbrigoSaturday = Klaro, David Hontiveros, Carlo Vergara, Budjette Tan and Kajo BaldisimoSunday = Alan Navarra (and Freely Abrigo?)*VISPRINT is at booth nos. 169 and 191 (aisle G)

Come and see the Visprint booth at this year's MIBF!

2009-09-15T14:47:00.000+08:00

You are cordially invited to visit our booth, meet and greet your favorite authors/creators, buy your favorite Visprint titles, get a chance to be one of the firsts to grab a hold of our latest books, pre-order our most-awaited upcoming titles, finally buy your For Official Use Only shirts, and avail of lots of suprises and freebies!The fastest way to get to the Visprint spot is to take Entrance

Book Launch Day at the MIBF

2009-09-14T09:10:00.000+08:00

It's BOOK LAUNCH DAY on september 17 at the Visprint booth in the MIBF.Visprint presents:"TRAGIC THEATER" by G. M. Coronel and"LIGO NA U, LAPIT NA ME" by Eros AtaliaMeet and greet Bart and Eros and have your copy signed!

Advanced Order Promo! - Manila International Book Fair

2009-09-13T05:46:00.001+08:00

Pre-order any of the upcoming Visprint books:- CRASH, a Not Quite Unreal sequel, by Carlos Malvar- TRESE 3: Mass Murders, by Budjette Tan & Kajo Baldisimo- 12, by Manix AbreraEnjoy your very own SIGNED copy, delivered to you free of charge*, 1 week before the book's commercial release!MECHANICS:1. Promo applies to Metro Manila addresses only*.2. Advanced order and payments should be made

Coming this September!

2009-09-01T14:47:00.004+08:00

Bob Ong as National Artist - MINI CRITIQUE By Isagani Cruz

2009-08-27T11:23:00.004+08:00

Bob Ong as National Artist - MINI CRITIQUE By Isagani Cruz | The Philippine Star Other STAR Sections Education and HomeLast Aug. 18 at De La Salle University, I delivered (in Filipino) the inaugural lecture of the Br. Andrew Gonzalez Lecture Series. I entitled my lecture “Ang Kabobohan ni Bob Ong, o Dapat Bang Hiranging Pambansang Alagad ng Sining si Bob Ong” (“The Idiocy of Bob Ong, or Should

Online Voting for Komikon Awards 2009 -- Now Open!

2009-08-19T16:48:00.001+08:00

KOMIKON AWARDS 2009You may now start voting at the KOMIKON.ORG website http://www.komikon.orgHere are the instructions on how to vote there:New users must register at http://www.komikon.org/wp-login.phpAfter registering, check your email for your temporary password. Change this temporary password to a new one.Login at the same link above. You will be directed to the Dashboard.To vote, simply

Komikon Awards Poll in deviantART now open!

2009-08-11T11:06:00.003+08:00

The online polls (deviantART) for the Komikon Awards are up. You can now start voting for your favorite (and hopefully deserving) nominees.Since polls in DA are limited to 10 entries per poll, some categories were split in half. Make sure you VOTE FOR ONE NOMINEE PER CATEGORY ONLY. Feel free to read through the compete list of nominees in the previous journals and see some of the entries in the

KOMIKON Awards 2009: We have been nominated!

2009-07-31T13:02:00.003+08:00

CONGRATULATIONS!!!You are nominated in the upcoming KOMIKON AWARDS 2009. Nominations were held last July 01 - 15, 2009. You were nominated for the following category:For Comics Aid Award:Visual Print Enterprises has been publishing a large number of great quality local comic books such as Manix Abrera’s Kikomachine, Freely Abrigo’s Kulas, the graphic novel Trese by Budjette Tan and Kajo

VISPRINT CREATORS Nominated!

2009-07-31T12:57:00.004+08:00

From the official list of nominees for the Komikon Awards 2009:[List 01]BEST COMIC: Best Graphic Novel / Anthology:Trese by Budjette Tan and Kajo BaldisimoBEST COMIC: Best Comic Strip Compilation:Kikomachine by Manix AbreraKulas by Freely AbrigoBEST COMIC CREATOR/S:Budjette Tan / Kajo Baldisimo (Trese)BEST COVER:Die Die Evil Die, Kikomachine Komix book 3 by Manix AbreraO, Kaligayahang Walang

Trese is NBDB Book Club's pick for July

2009-07-06T11:22:00.003+08:00

Join the NBDB Book Club as we follow the trail of Alexandra Trese as she roves the streets of Manila to unravel crimes involving paranormal creatures Sherlock Holmes style.This July’s book pick is Trese, the highly acclaimed series of graphic novels by Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo. Contributing to the renaissance of Pinoy comics, Trese reintroduces us to the rich Philippine folklore with its

KOMIKON AWARDS 2009 nominations now open

2009-06-26T14:03:00.003+08:00

http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/25484263/The first ever KOMIKON AWARDS was held back in 2006 on the 2nd year of the Philippine Annual Komiks Convention. It is with great delight that we bring it back in a bigger and better venue and in celebrating the event’s 5th year. Once again, let us give recognition to those who continue to pour their heart, soul and income to a said “ailing industry”

We have a new partner outlet!

2009-06-10T15:50:00.003+08:00

Pinoy Pocketbooks, the leading Tagalog Romance Pocket book online store, has alloted some online shelf spaces for VISPRINT titles.They deliver anywhere in the Philippines (yey!) and across the globe! (with the exception of NIGERIA, IRAQ, AFGANISTAN and NORTH KOREA.)

Powerbooks' Book Fiesta!

2009-06-03T15:01:00.001+08:00

Come one, come all!!!All Visprint titles will be sold with a 10% discount in all participating Powerbooks branches :)Book Fiesta SaleMechanics for book fiesta:1. All books from these participating publishers are discounted accordingly:PUBLISHER [DISCOUNT]Anvil Publishing [10%]Visprint [10%]Milflores [10%]OMF Literature [10%]Lampara Books [10%]Precious Pages [10%]UST Pub. House [10%]Adarna House

Maraming salamat po sa mga nagpunta ng Komikon :)

2009-05-19T15:00:00.000+08:00

Sa mga bumili, tumingin, pumila, naghintay, nag-picture-taking, nangulit, at nagpasarap ng isa na namang Komikon...Maraming maraming salamat po!Sa uulitin :)

Pagkatapos ng Heneral, sunod si Kapitan!

2009-05-15T10:40:00.003+08:00

a short (?) message from BO.

Kapitan Sino - updated

2009-05-14T10:54:00.008+08:00

THERE IS SOMETHING STRANGE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOODNaunahan na naman ang mga pulis sa pagtugis sa mga holdaper ng isang jewelry shop. Bago noon, may iba na ring nakahuli sa isang carnaper; sumaklolo sa mga taong nasa itaas ng nasusunog na building; nagligtas sa sanggol na hinostage ng ama; tumulong para makatawid sa kalsada ang isang matanda; tumiklo sa mga miyembro ng Akyat-Bahay; sumagip sa

For Komikon first timers, here's how to get to the UP Bahay Ng Alumni:

2009-05-12T11:59:00.001+08:00

Thanks to the organizers for providing this Road Map :D

2009-05-12T11:53:00.002+08:00

The Hottest Komiks Event This Summer!KOMIKON SUMMER FIESTA 2009UP Bahay ng Alumni, UP DilimanMay 16, 2009, 10am-8pm, SaturdayEntrance Fee: Php 50.00The VISPRINT booth will be at the right side exit of the venue.Meet and greet and have your books signed by Visprint creators:Carlo Vergara of "Ang Kagila-gilalas Na Pakikipagsapalaran Ni Zsazsa Zaturnnah"David Hontiveros of the Penumbra novellas: "

Coming VERY soon

2009-04-22T10:00:00.004+08:00

Kikomachine Komix Blg. 5 out now!!! -- UPDATED

2009-03-12T11:35:00.009+08:00

(cover spread with detachable band)(front cover without the band)Kikomachine Komix Blg. 5"Alab Ng Puso Sa Dibdib Mo'y Buhay!"Creator: Manix AbreraISBN: 971-05450-0-0B&W comic strip compilationSRP: P125.00

Bobong Pinoy for Dummies

2009-03-03T12:47:00.004+08:00

Update on Bob Ong's Frequently Asked Questions:Q: Totoo bang may E-book version ang mga libro ni BO? A: Kung meron man, ilegal na mga kopya; walang kabayaran na natatanggap si BO at walang donasyon na napupunta sa mga organisasyon na umaasa sa tulong ng mga mambabasa. Hindi sinusuportahan ni BO ang E-books dahil aksaya lang sa natural resources ang pagkain nito ng kuryente. Sa

Bob Ong is...

2009-01-23T10:46:00.005+08:00

busy with his new enterprise:and his latest book:

"10 Big Myths about copyright explained"

2009-01-22T11:38:00.004+08:00

by Brad TempletonAn attempt to answer common myths about copyright seen on the net and cover issues related to copyright and USENET/Internet publication.1) If it doesn't have a copyright notice, it's not copyrighted.2) If I don't charge for it, it's not a violation.3) If it's posted to Usenet it's in the public domain.4.) My posting was just fair use!5) If you don't defend your copyright you

Good news? Bad news?

2008-12-15T14:04:00.008+08:00

Please be advised that our titles for release for 2009 has already been filled-up and closed.Expect the following titles in your suking bookstores by the first quarter of the year:- Kikomachine Komix Blg. 5 "Alab Ng Puso Sa Dibdib Mo'y Buhay!"- Trese No. 3, the third and last (???) installment- Bob Ong's [surprisa!!!]- A horror/suspense novel from Visprint's newest author, G. M. Coronel- - -

Yey! Komikon na naman!

2008-10-28T13:59:00.003+08:00

Ika-4 Filipino Komiks ConventionNovember 22, 2008 (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)UP Bahay ng Alumni, Diliman Quezon CityEntrance Fee: Php 50The 4th Filipino Komiks Convention aims to bring together comic book artists/groups and publishers in a venue where they could present their talents, works and services to the public. It will showcase the creations of Filipino artists from various genres and themes and

5 stages of writing your graphic novel

2008-10-20T10:32:00.003+08:00

from the CarVer:Graphic Novel TrainingHere's something you can do to jumpstart the realization of an ambition--creating a graphic novel.

Trese under investigation

2008-10-13T09:29:00.003+08:00

Alexandra Trese may have well found her match (or rival?) in Ruel De Vera. If Trese is to investigating and solving unearthly crimes, De Vera is to unearthing author*/creator histories and behind-the-scene/pages details of locally published reading treasures.Read his latest accomplished case: "Supernatural Storytelling":MANILA, Philippines -Almost from the very beginning, Budjette Tan has been

Kudos to Carlos "Siege" Malvar!

2008-10-02T13:29:00.003+08:00

SPEECHLESS is a unique international performance poetry project, and starting in October, Apples & Snakes and the British Council Literature Department will take Speechless around the UK. The project will tour eight venues in the UK and aims to foster the interaction between the poets and young people in Britain - specifically the Diaspora - through community and university workshops.. . . . .

Join the 50-50 Campaign

2008-10-02T08:05:00.001+08:00

Global Call to Action Against Poverty WANT TO DO SOMETHING AMAZING?If you think it is morally urgent to end poverty and inequality in the world, NOW is the time to do something. Ordinary people like you and me can do something. And this is our chance.GCAP-Philippines’ 50-50 campaign aims to get people to make a personal commitment to help end poverty. It is part of a global campaign that is

The Don'ts of Book Submission

2008-09-24T11:05:00.002+08:00

These are tips shared at a writing conference. You may read the full article [here].1. Don't send your full manuscript off the get go. Only send what's requested in the particular agent's guidelines. (They almost always can be found online.)2. Don't respond to a rejection letter or ask "why." Just move on.3. Don't be rude or disrespectful—rejection isn't personal, it's just part of the business

Planet X Glorietta - Grand Opening

2008-09-22T11:55:00.003+08:00

Comic Odyssey is inviting all comic enthusiasts to the Grand Opening of PLANET X COMICS in Glorietta 4 this Saturday, September 27, 2008.It's your chance to snatch comic books for FREE as they're giving away THOUSANDS of comics on that day.More details on the Comic Odyssey webpage.Our very own Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo will be there to sign Trese copies and give away Trese posters.Mark the

VPE authors ON AIR!

2008-09-09T12:01:00.003+08:00

The following VPE authors will be interviewed all Thursdays of this month on 94.7 and 89.1:Eros Atalia of "Peksman (Mamatay Ka Man) Nagsisinungaling Ako (at iba pang Kuwentong Kasinungalingan na di pa dapat paniwalaan)"94.7 Mellow Touch, 11-Sept, 9-10AMBudjette Tan & Kajo Baldisimo of "TRESE"89.1 Wave, 11-Sept, 10-12NNCarlos Malvar of "ROLES, a Not Quite Unreal novel"89.1 Wave, 18-Sept, 10-

TRESE 2 out now!!!

2008-08-20T12:54:00.006+08:00

UNREPORTED MURDERSTRESE Cases 5-8Creators: Budjette Tan & KaJo BaldisimoISBN: 971-92574-9-0B&W comic bookSRP: P140.00*Currently available in all Pandayan Bookshops;this weekend in Comic Quest and Comic Odyssey branches

"Girl Trouble" in Inquirer

2008-07-19T13:47:00.004+08:00

A very heartwarming review!The trouble with girls Posted 06:18pm (Mla time) (Mla time)By Wanggo GallagaPhilippine Daily InquirerMANILA, Philippines—More than being a novel, Alan Navarra’s “Girl Trouble” is a journey into the depths of a young, creative and painfully hip Filipino male mind. It’s about the thought processes of Robin, a young man from the province who has joined Manila’s urban

Patriotism in absurd times

2008-06-18T15:02:00.004+08:00

The Manila TimesBy Angelique Manalad, ContributorBob Ong’s collection of books brings tears to our eyes—tears of laughter, that is—with his own unique concoction of reality and humor, “Bakit Baligtad Magbasa Ang Mga Pilipino?” Mga Kwentong Barbero ni Bob Ong [Why does the Filipino read in reverse? Barber’s Tales from Bob Ong].A must-read especially

Powerbooks Independence Day Picks

2008-06-07T10:22:00.005+08:00

Kiko Machine Komix #04: O Kaligayahang Walang Hanggan Yeh! by Manix Abrera Price: Php 120.00 Format: Trade Paperback ISBN:9789719257462 Publisher:

Maraming Salamat po!

2008-06-03T15:31:00.004+08:00

Our sincerest thanks to everyone who took the time to join VPE's "9-in-1 Kolektib Intelidyens".Photos of that sizzling (literally?) afternoon available for viewing here.Special thanks goes to National Bookstore, for the dictionaries they gave away (the pagemasters were most excited about it!), and to Mr. Jacob Cabochan, of Pandayan Bookshop, for gracing the event.Sa uulitin! :)

And another...

2008-05-21T16:25:00.001+08:00

The Kikomachine Scriptwriting Contest[click image to enlarge]

One more reason not to miss our 9-in-1 event

2008-05-21T13:25:00.011+08:00

KLAROPangalan pa lang tagline na.Illustrator/graphic artist of Bob Ong's "Bakit Baliktad Magbasa Ng Libro Ang Mga Pilipino?" and "Alamat Ng Gubat", and cover designer of "ROLES, a Not Quite Unreal novel"This Saturday. Present.

Zpecial Previewz

2008-05-20T11:40:00.004+08:00

Don't miss out the unveiling of the FIRST 6 PAGES of Carlo Vergara's "Zsazsa Zaturnnah Sa Kalakhang Maynila" this Saturday at the 9-in-1 Kolektib Intelidyens.The blow-up pages will be exhibited gallery style.No printed copies will be given out.

9-in1 VPE Kolektib Intelidyens

2008-05-17T14:19:00.004+08:00

9 of VPE’s great page masters will come together in this 1 sizzling event.The three-hour meet and greet event will showcase our published books, upcoming titles, and the people behind them. A short talk by the editor and some extraordinary presentations will highlight the program.Avid readers, fans and followers, publishing partners, writers aspiring to get published under the VPE name, and

Coming Zzoon!

2008-05-06T10:51:00.004+08:00

ONLINE PREVIEW soon!

"TRESE" on PDI

2008-04-26T13:07:00.006+08:00

Spook Out SisterFirst posted 17:25:40 (Mla time) April 25, 2008 Ruel S. De VeraMANILA, Philippines--“My name is Alexandra Trese. I am nothing like my father.” Her father Anton dabbled in affairs mystical and mysterious; she—called “Little Trese” fondly and otherwise—has inherited his gift for the eerily unorthodox, with a difference. It is to her that Manila’s police turn when

Latest Book Titles

2008-04-16T17:03:00.011+08:00

Out now!!!TRESE: Murder On Balete DriveCreators: Budjette Tan & KaJo BaldisimoISBN: 971-92574-7-4B&W comic bookSRP: P140.00Kikomachine Komix Blg. 4"O Kaligayahang Walang Hanggan Yeh!"Creator: Manix AbreraISBN: 971-92574-6-6B&W comic strip compilationSRP: P120.00ROLESa Not Quite Unreal novelAuthor: Carlos MalvarISBN: 971-92574-8-2Paperback fictionSRP: P150.00

International Orders

2008-02-18T11:51:00.004+08:00

For our kababayans abroad, you may order our titles online from:National Bookstore OnlineBobOngBooks.comDivisoria.com

No VPE E-books

2008-02-16T15:50:00.008+08:00

Please be advise that there are no official/legal E-books format for any VPE published title.Quoted from Bob Ong's comment regarding this issue:Totoong may mga "E-book" version na ang mga Bob Ong books, pero hindi ito PDF files na pwedeng i-download sa mga PDA, kundi illegal copies lang ng mga totoong libro na ipina-photocopy (Xerox) at ini-scan sa computer bago in-upload sa Internet.

"Peksman..." is now available!

2007-12-21T15:04:00.000+08:00

Eros Atalia's "Peksman (Mamatay Ka Man) Nagsisinungaling Ako (at iba pang Kuwentong Kasinungalingan na di pa dapat paniwalaan)" is now available, for Php200.00, at:all Pandayan Bookshop outletsall Fully Booked branchesand at selected National Bookstore and Powerbooks branchesGrab your copy now!

Inquirer Lifestyle recommends...

2007-12-05T16:26:00.000+08:00

“Girl Trouble” is a visual odyssey in more ways than one. Discussing everyone’s favorite topic, love, Navarra’s words etch graffiti into your cerebrum, its method of delivery leap-frogging from travelogue, to dialogue, to mixtape playlists. What makes the book so darn memorable and utterly gift-worthy though, are the stunning black and white visuals, mostly artfully crafted sets of photos. On

Pelicula: an online novel

2007-11-24T10:55:00.000+08:00

Our very own David Hontiveros' latest online novel.

Come One, Come All!

2007-11-15T15:32:00.000+08:00

Visual Print Enterprises in cooperation with UST's: Dept. of Humanities, CCWS, and the Literary Society presents the book launching and book signing of Eros Atalia's "Peksman (mamatay ka man) Nagsisinungaling Ako (at iba pang kuwentong kasinungalingan na di pa dapat paniwalaan)"In line with this, there will be a talk entitled, "PURO WENTO, PARA MAY WENTA (Pagbakas at Pagbalikwas sa Maikling

Zsazsa Zaturnnah book signing - RESCHED

2007-11-14T11:06:00.000+08:00

Due to uncontrollable circumstances, the Zaturnnah musical in Cebu won't push thorugh next week. Tanghalang Pilipino informed me that the show will instead take the stage in the first or second quarter of 2008.But I will still go to Cebu later this month for a book signing, at least to help drum up interest for the show. Instead of the 18th, the signing will take place on the 25th, 2:00pm to 5:

KOMIKON 2007

2007-11-08T14:53:00.000+08:00

KOMIKON 2007Ika-3 Filipino Komiks ConventionNovember 17, 2007 (10am to 6pm)UP Bahay Ng Alumni, Diliman, QCEntrance Fee: Php50For more information and latest event developments, visit the official Komikon site*details and poster courtesy of the official Komikon site.*VPE will not be having its own table but our dear comics creators will be at the convention:- Carlo Vergara (Ang Kagilagilalas Na

Girl Trouble: You Tube Trailer #2

2007-10-31T10:42:00.000+08:00

Zsazsa Zaturnnah book signing

2007-10-26T14:35:00.000+08:00

In line with the staging of "Zsazsa Zaturnnah: Ze Muzikal" in Cebu, Carlo Vergara will be available for book signing on the 18th of November, 12-2:30pm at the SM Cebu branch of National Bookstore.

"Girl Trouble", now for sale!

2007-10-24T13:18:00.000+08:00

Click here for the promo video of "Girl Trouble"Book and video created by Alan Navarra.Alan Navarra wrote a book. It's about relationshit.Yeah. (Sheepishly) I did. It's about relationships. That's it. It's about relationships. It's about relationshits. That's what they told me to say. So the whole sex thing would just be an underlying theme. Did I say sex? I meant love. It's a book about love and

Niabot na Gyud Zsa! - Zaturnnah in Cebu

2007-10-23T13:18:00.000+08:00

Here's the special promotional video for "Za Tour Nah!" in Cebu.(from carver's blog)Enjoy!

Macarthur, bestseller na!

2007-10-23T12:59:00.000+08:00

Maraming salamat po sa mga tumangkilik :)Fully Booked Bestseller List

Submission Guidelines

2007-10-22T16:49:00.003+08:00

VISPRINT, Inc. is open to publishing a variety of literary genres, both in English and in Filipino. However, we favor works that are very Pinoy in taste, evocative of our society and culture, and/or set in Philippine background. The manuscript should be at least 90% complete upon submission of the proposal. Intially, a Letter of Proposal is required, sent through email [bestbookproposal@