In the grimy depths of Barangay Masikap, Manila's forsaken slum, shadows reign supreme. The impoverished residents live in the constant embrace of darkness, a place where sinister beings find refuge in hidden nooks. Ella Arcangel, a young mambabarang (sorcerer/witch), safeguards her community by managing the delicate balance between the struggling humans and lurking monsters.. But as she confronts these nightmarish creatures, she uncovers a far more terrifying menace than she ever imagined.
Ella Arcangel: Magic of Earth and Blood
Cover: Green foil stamp on black
Dimension: 6 in x 9 in
Black and white pages
192 pages
Written and Illustrated by Julius Villanueva
Tones, fonts, cover, and book design by Mervin Malonzo
Letters by Hulyen and Anya
The publication of this book has been supported financially by the National Book Development Board (NBDB) through the Translation Subsidy Program
