Rizalpabeto

Written by Vim Nadera

Illustrated by Elmer Borlongan

Award-winning writer Vim Nadera’s poems about Jose Rizal, one for every letter in the alphabet, are interpreted by contemporary Filipino painter Elmer Borlongan in the tradition of letras y figuras, a Filipino art form where the contours of plants, animals, and human figures shape each letter. Borlongan uses the iPad to sketch and paint each letter and poem. What results is a one-of-a-kind book that captures an interplay between tradition and technology, literature and visual art. 

Published in celebration of Rizal's 150th birth anniversary in 2011, Rizalpabeto highlights the national hero's importance and relevance in Philippine history. It is perfect for high school students and can be used as a tool for historical and cultural discovery.

Year Published: 2011
ISBN: 978-971-94975-4-7
Age Recommendation: 12 years old and up

Tungkol sa May-akda: Si Vim Nadera ay isang premyadong makata, mandudula, sanaysayista, at mananaliksik. Maliban sa pagkamit ng sari-saring parangal (Makata ng Taon, Gantimpalang Carlos Palanca, Gawad Carlos Bulosan, at Gawad Leopoldo Yabes), tinagurian din si Nadera na isa sa mga The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) noong 2003. Noong 2006, tinanggap niya ang prestihiyosong South East Asia (SEA) Write Award mula sa Hari ng Thailand. Kasalukuyan siyang nagtuturo sa Kagawaran ng Filipino at Panitikan ng Pilipinas ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas kung saan niya tinapos ang Ph.D. Philippine Studies noong 2012.

Tungkol sa Ilustrador: Nagsimulang gumuhit at magpinta si Elmer Borlongan noong 11 taong gulang pa lamang. Nag-aral siya at nagtapos ng Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Painting sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas Diliman. Kahit noong nasa kolehiyo pa lamang, nagkamit na siya ng karangalan sa iba't ibang patimpalak. Isa si Borlongan sa 1994 Thirteen Artists awardees, isang prestihiyosong karangalang iginagawad ng CCP. Tinanggap din niya ang Artist of the Month mula sa GSIS Museum of Art noong 1997 at ang Award for Continuing Excellence and Service ng Metrobank Foundation noong 2004. Kasalukuyang nakatira si Borlongan sa San Antonio, Zambales.

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