Date: 19 June 2011
This stunning new collection features 16 classic tales as reimagined and retold by some of Malaysia’s brightest raconteurs.
MALAYSIAN TALES: RETOLD & REMIXED
edited by Daphne Lee
Book launch by Zi Publications
Sun 19 Jun, 2011, 2pm
Free Admission
Fables and fairytales. Myths and legends. They are an integral part of our heritage; of the legacy of our forefathers. Handed down from generation to generation. Passed on by word of mouth. Lamplight stories that quietly and cleverly skirt that fine line between childish fantasy and profoundly penetrating philosophy.
This stunning new collection features 16 classic tales as reimagined and retold by some of Malaysia’s brightest raconteurs: KARINA BAHRIN, ZED ADAM IDRIS, FAZLYN ABDUL MALEK, JEREMY CHIN, DAPHNE LEE, PREETA SAMARASAN, ANN LEE, KEE THUAN CHYE, JANET TAY, O THIAM CHIN, REHMAN RASHID, HO LEE-LING, M. SHANMUGHALINGAM.
They spin stories that are steeped as much in mythology and magic as they are in metaphysics. Fictions that delve deep into the power of history and fable, that open our eyes to their importance, that are a testament to the enduring nature of our oral tradition. These are tales so immersive, so enticing, so welcoming, that you’ll never want to click your heels and wish for home.
About the Editor:
DAPHNE LEE is a writer and editor. She has published six picture books, as well as short stories in magazines and anthologies. She writes a weekly column about children's and young adult books for Malaysian daily, The Star, and runs reading initiatives for a Malaysian non-profit organisation. Daphne is also the publishing editor of OneRedFlower Press, which specialises in Malaysian picture books.
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: The Annexe Gallery, 2nd Flr,
Central Market Annexe
(Behind Central Market), Jalan Hang Kasturi
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This stunning new collection features 16 classic tales as reimagined and retold by some of Malaysia’s brightest raconteurs.
MALAYSIAN TALES: RETOLD & REMIXED
edited by Daphne Lee
Book launch by Zi Publications
Sun 19 Jun, 2011, 2pm
Free Admission
Fables and fairytales. Myths and legends. They are an integral part of our heritage; of the legacy of our forefathers. Handed down from generation to generation. Passed on by word of mouth. Lamplight stories that quietly and cleverly skirt that fine line between childish fantasy and profoundly penetrating philosophy.
This stunning new collection features 16 classic tales as reimagined and retold by some of Malaysia’s brightest raconteurs: KARINA BAHRIN, ZED ADAM IDRIS, FAZLYN ABDUL MALEK, JEREMY CHIN, DAPHNE LEE, PREETA SAMARASAN, ANN LEE, KEE THUAN CHYE, JANET TAY, O THIAM CHIN, REHMAN RASHID, HO LEE-LING, M. SHANMUGHALINGAM.
They spin stories that are steeped as much in mythology and magic as they are in metaphysics. Fictions that delve deep into the power of history and fable, that open our eyes to their importance, that are a testament to the enduring nature of our oral tradition. These are tales so immersive, so enticing, so welcoming, that you’ll never want to click your heels and wish for home.
About the Editor:
DAPHNE LEE is a writer and editor. She has published six picture books, as well as short stories in magazines and anthologies. She writes a weekly column about children's and young adult books for Malaysian daily, The Star, and runs reading initiatives for a Malaysian non-profit organisation. Daphne is also the publishing editor of OneRedFlower Press, which specialises in Malaysian picture books.
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: The Annexe Gallery, 2nd Flr,
Central Market Annexe
(Behind Central Market), Jalan Hang Kasturi
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
