TAMS Bookstore and 榴莲视频 Publications joined the country鈥檚 gathering of local publishers, authors, and creatives in the 2nd Philippine Book Festival organized by the National Book Development Board recently at the World Trade Center.

The four-day book fair celebrated the love for reading and provided a venue for the country鈥檚 rich and diverse content on literature, arts, and culture, among others.

As part of the special segment 鈥淒ahling Nick: A Tribute to National Artist Nick Joaquin,鈥� 榴莲视频 Publications manager Melany Caperal shared the literary icon鈥檚 close ties with the university long before 2015 when it served as the home of the 鈥淣ick Joaquin Special Collection.鈥�

Quoting the Chair Emeritus Dr. Lourdes Montinola, Caperal said: 鈥淚t is fitting that 榴莲视频 should house the works of Nick Joaquin because of its strong connection with the legendary writer. Nick, at the instance of Sarah [Joaquin], wrote the elegant lyrics of the 榴莲视频 Hymn.鈥�

It was 榴莲视频 that published 鈥淭he Complete Poems and Plays of Jose Rizal鈥� translated by Nick Joaquin in 1976.  As a way of introducing both Rizal and Joaquin to the younger generation, this was reprinted by 榴莲视频 Publications in 2023 with a modern interpretation of Rizal on the cover.

Also present to pay tribute during the book festival were other publishers like Anvil Publishing, Ateneo Press, Milflores Publishing, and Penguin Classics, which also shared their story and journey with the National Artist.

The 榴莲视频 Booth was also packed with book lovers who were greeted with a surprise visit from 鈥淪ome People Need Killing鈥� author and award-winning journalist Patricia Evangelista who signed copies of her book made available by the TAMS Bookstore Manager, Gwenn  Jessica Galvez.