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Lakbay Sining
readings on cultural development in the Philippines
A book that will grab artists and cultural workers, critics and reviewers, and scholars of art studies, cultural studies, and Philippine studies—even development workers and government policy-makers. “Lakbay Sining: readings on cultural development in the Philippines” published by the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Anvil Publishing, is a treasure trove of insights and discussions about art practice and processes in the Philippines.
From Abra to Zamboanga, and even beyond, art practitioners and scholars share experiences and problems in their daily task of engaging communities in healthy dialogue through the arts.
This unique book is now available at all National Bookstore outlets. Book copy – P 620.00 Newsprint – P 295.00
For more information about the CCP and regional launchings, call the CCP Outreach at telefax 832-5094 / tel. no. 832-1125 to 39 locals 1708 to 1710.
For more info, please contact:
Anvil Publishing
c/o Ms. Gwen Galvez
8007-B Pioneer St., Brgy. Kapitolyo,
Pasig City
Tel : (632) 637-5692
Fax : (632) 637-6084
Email : marketing@anvilpublishing.com
1998 CCP Guide-Directory of the Performing Arts Group and Local Arts Councils in the Philippines
The guide directory is a publication that gives the readers an overview of the most prominent and well-accomplished performing arts group in the Philippines. It also includes profiles of the Filipino art organizations who are active in the planning and implementation of the various cultural and artistic programs in their respective communities. The objective of this publication is to promote and market Philippine Performing Groups and Arts Councils, enhance the exchange of arts cultural information and materials between and among artists and art managers, as well as for the enrichment of cultural knowledge and networks.
Language: English
Price (Softbound): P 100.00
Himalay (Baltazar)
A trilingual (Filipino, Spanish and English) compilation of the best critical essays on poet-laureate Francisco Baltazar. A bicentennial tribute to one of the country's greatest poets who is best known for his metrical romance in verse, "Florante at Laura".
Price (Softbound): P 190.00
Unang Tagpo: 1992 National Theater Festival
A documentation of the 1992 National Theater Festival, the book aims to encourage exchanges, through translations and adaptations, among regional groups to inspire them to create a new plays.
Language: Filipino
Price (Softbound): P 600.00
Kamao
A two-volume anthology of protest literature (kwento at dula). An enduring collection of dramatic fiction that chronicles one of the most trying periods in Philippine history.
Language: Filipino
Price per volume (Newsprint): P120.00
Panahon ng Hapon: Sining sa Digmaan, Digmaan sa Sining
A first-ever publication showcasing studies of various scholars on the Japanese Occupation with primary focus on the artistic achievement of the period.
Language: Filipino
Price (Softbound): P 450.00
Balai Vernacular
A compilation of essays discussing the three forms of shelter used in the Philippines: the "nipa hut", the "ethnic hut" and the "shanty" as they reflect Filipino culture and society, based on data from students' entries to the 1987 competition of the same theme and title.
Language: English
Price (Newsprint): P 150.00
Handurawan
An anthology of the poetry of the CCP Literature grantees for 1999-1989.
Language: English / Filipino
Price (Hardbound): P 225.00; (Softbound): P 180.00
Centennial Honors for the Arts
Centennial Honors for the Arts is an awards/recognition project which honors 100 Filipinos who helped shape the arts in the Philippines during the last 100 years (1898-1998).
Language: English
Price (Softbound): P 300.00
Lino Brocka (English)
This work attempts to present a comprehensive view of the artist's life, with special sections devoted to interviews and reviews of his most important films, as well as a complete filmography of his work. It also features essays written by highly qualified authors on the subject's contribution to contemporary Philippine culture and history.
Language: English
Price (Softbound): P 500.00
Stop, Look and Listen
A book on the environment, and how to care for it. Using some of the children's artworks featured in the recent exhibition at the CCP Main Gallery with the same title, the book urges adults and children alike to protect the environment, provides ways to do this, and gives information regarding the Philippine Arts Educator's Association which organized the exhibit.
Language: English
Price (Bookpaper): P 100.00
Limbag Kamay: 400 Years of Philippine Printmaking
An exhibition catalogue with essays presenting a historical survey of printmaking form 1593 to 1993. The first part, written by Santiago Albano Pilar, describes the early prints-found in the books published form 1953 to the early 1900s. The second part is an essay by Imelda Cajipe-Endaya featuring printmakers and their works from the postwar period to the present. It also contains a complete list of artworks included in the exhibition.
Language: Filipino
Price (Bookpaper): P 150.00
Kalipunan ng Panitikan ng Rebolusyong 1896: Isang Paglingon at Kalipunan ng mga Akda nina Bonifacio at Jacinto
Noted literary critic Virgilio S.Almario's collection and evaluation of the "Katipunan Literature", written by the likes of Andres Bonifacio and Emilio Jacinto, among others.
Language: Filipino
Price (Softbound): P 180.00
Union Catalog on Philippine Culture
A series of research guides on the seven arts published by the CCP Library. It lists all Filipiniana-printed materials on music, dance, theater, film, visual arts, architecture, literature and broadcast media found in cultural repositories around the country.
a. Union Catalog on Music (3 vols.)
Consists of 9,838 entries on music covering the period 1857 to 1988.
Language: English
Price (Hardbound): P 800.00
b. Union Catalog on Theater (2 vols.)
Consists of 4,199 entries on theater covering the period 1769 to 1988.
Language: English
Price (Hardbound): P 500.00
c. Union Catalog on Philippine Literature (2 vols.)
Consists of 14,445 entries covering materials from 1900 to 1989. These materials include monographs, analyses, theses, dissertations and periodical articles.
Language: English
Price (Hardbound): P 5,000.00
Edades and the 13 Moderns
This publication features an exhibition catalog, the complete debates between Guillermo Tolentino and Victorio Edades on Modernism, and the pioneering visual arts in the first half of the twentieth century. The book comes with numerous colored and black & white illustrations.
Language: English
Price (Softbound): P 700.00
Philippine Abstract Painting
This monograph documents the 1991 year-end exhibition Emmanuel Torres curated for the Cultural Center of the Philippines entitled "Fifty Years of Philippine Abstract Painting 1949-1991". The writer/curator revisits the roots of non-objective art in the Philippines to assess and examine its development and direction.
Price: P 100.00
Ani 22 (Mindanao II Issue)
This issue on Mindanao's rich literary heritage and vibrant, creative writing, 'Ani MIndanao II" includes Maranao, Tausug and Higa-unon folktales; literary criticism of the Maranao epic, "Darangen"; essays; poetry; fiction; and artworks by mindanao-based writers and artists.
Price (Softbound): P 175.00
Ani 23
Dedicated to the lives of the families of overseas contract workers (OCWs) and the literary writers of this publication, Ani 23 is an important part of contemporary Philippine literature. This new edition is a compilation of writings accomplished by the children of OCWs, their families and other writers. Included are poems, song lyrics, fiction, essays, letters, artworks and photograph.
Price (Softbound): P 175.00
Ani 24 (Performing Arts Issue)
This volume aims to record/ document the history of selected regional and city-based performing groups in theater, dance and performing literature. It also includes the lives and memories of selected artists in the performing arts on their best performances/ achievements and their observations in production work in the fields and reflections on selected events/ performances.
Price (Softbound): P 175.00
Ani 25 (Performance Poetry Issue)
A compilation of Tanghal Tula syllabi and proceedings, papers on the poetic oral tradition and creative works written in different parts of the country during the Philippine Centennial Celebration. A handy reference for teachers, students and cultural workers.
Price (Softbound): P 175.00
Ani 26 (Performing Arts Issue)
Price (Softbound): P 180.00
Ani 27 (Futuristic Issue)
Price (Softbound): P 180.00
Ani 28 (Gender Issue)
Price (Softbound): P 180.00
Patterns for the Filipino Dress
(From the Traje de Mestiza to the Terno - 1890's-1960's)
Traces the evolution and changinf silhouette of the Filipino dress from the 1890's to the 1960's. It seeks to augment and further the public's understanding of the Filipino dress, specifically the extant gowns worn by the upper class of society. Written by Georgina Encanto and Salvador Bernal. Photographed by Francis Escalar.
Language: English
Price (Hardbound): 1,500.00
Tuklas Sining
A journey through history uncovering the roots of Filipino artistry. Takes the reader on a discovery tour of Philippine architecture, theater, film, dance, music and visual arts - as it brings together the cultural diversities of the nation and the achievements of the Filipino artists from pre-history to the present. Contains large format photographs and reproductions.
Language: English
Price (Hardbound): P 2,000.00
Encyclopedia of Philippine Art
The definitive reference material on Philippine Art and Culture. Now easily accessible in ten volumes, covering form the Ethnic, Hispanic, American periods to the contemporary period. There are seven volumes on the Seven Major art forms with historical essays on: Architecture Visual Arts Literature Theater Film Music Dance There are two volumes on the Ethnolinguistic groups with comprehensive data presenting their history, socio-political & economic system, religious beliefs, visual, literary & performing arts. This is a collaboration of art scholars, artists, critics and distinguished cultural experts.
Language: English
Price (Hardbound): P 20,000.00
SPIN: the CCP Textile Collection
45 pages · Data on 153 textile pieces from the collection of the Cultural Center of the Philippines · Textiles representative of Northern and Southern Philippine ethnolinguistic groups, such as Itneg, Kalinga, Ga'dang, T'boli, B'laan, Bagobo · Essays on the historical overview of Philippine textiles by Filipino traditional arts scholar Dr Norma Respicio · Exhibition and contemporary projects essays by curator Joselina Cruz · Glossary of Philippine textile terminology
Language: English
Price (Springbound): P 200.00
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