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US-based Filipina author Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko (middle photo, right) launched her book, “Forty Years of Writing in America,” on December 1 at Bound Bookshop. The event was graced by the presence of Ludy’s relatives and friends in the Philippines from way back. Among those attended the launch were Dr. Florangel Rosario-Braid (top phot, right), Ludy’s husband retired colonel Hermie Ongkeko (middle, left), Prof. Raul Ingles (middle, second from left), artist Araceli Dans (middle, second from right), retired general Fortunato Abat (above, left) and retired general Guillermo Pecache.

The editors of The New York Times Book Review have selected these titles from the list of 100 Notable Books of 2008.

Bound Bookshop is having an indefinite sale of mostly second-hand books, with many available for as low as 5 pesos.

Bound is open daily (including Sundays and most holidays) from 10 am to 12 midnight (up to 10 pm only on Sundays). Call us +632-7992004 or email us for more details.

Patatag, the progressive musical group known for its protest songs that helped define the struggle against the Marcos dictatorship, has just released a three-CD compilation set of its songs. the songs in this set are remastered into digital format from the group’s original recordings.

Copies are available for sale at Bound Bookshop, for only Php550.00. Call 7992004 or email us at boundbookshop@gmail.com to reserve your set now.

Forty Years of Writing in America
By Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko

Philippine launching on December 1, 2008, 4 pm at Bound Bookshop. Everyone is invited.

As the title suggests, the book dwells on forty years of writing in America. Through those
years, the author has put her thoughts, reflections, experiences, perspectives and approaches via
the vehicle of the written word. It is not a chronology. Nor is it an anthology. Wittingly or unwittingly,
it has a dual background: the Philippines, the author’s birthplace and the United States which she has
called home for more than four decades. There are events that have been identically celebrated by the two nations. Such familiar signposts were what America brought to the Philippines. Therefore, celebrations, i.e., Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day; Memorial Day; Father’s Day; Christmas and the New Year are far from alien to Filipinos, hence the sense of focus on those significant commemorations in the book.

The best published books of 2007 were given special recognition when the National Book Development Board and the Manila Critics Circle announced the winners of the 27th National Book Awards last November 15 at the Yuchengco Museum.

The annual conference of the Philippine PEN, the country’s foremost literary group, has been scheduled on December 6 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. This year’s theme is “LITERATURE FROM THE MARGINS: Changes in the Literary Canon”

How to Design and Build the Coolest Website in Cyberspace
By Nick Nettleton

“This illustrated how-to guide and its companion CD-ROM of net publishing tools help the aspiring Web designer create professional-looking Sites.” — Publishers Weekly

With tips on links, icons, buttons, and inclusion of images, audio and video, you’ll devise a quick-loading and attractive site that will engross visitors. Essential reading for anyone setting up shop in cyberspace.

A copy (good as new) of How to Design and Build the Coolest Website in Cyberspace is available for sale at Bound Bookshop. Call (7992004) or email us now to reserve this book. Other books on website design, computers and creative design are also available for sale at bargain prices.