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July 2013

THE VERY SOLID ADVENTURES OF HANDSOME HOCK AND CHAMPION POH

Phua San San 9789810755850

Paperback, 80pp $12.90 •  Handsome Hock and Champion

Poh are two curious and adventurous seven-year-olds living in the same HDB block in Toa Payoh.

•  Always full of energy, they get up to all sorts of mischief and have awesome adventures.

•  A collection of childhood stories

and memories of two boys who grew up in Singapore in the 1970s.

 

THE VERY SOLID ADVENTURES OF HANDSOME HOCK AND CHAMPION POH

Phua San San  

•  Author/Illustrator’s Achievements: •  Winner in the 2008 First Time

Writers & Illustrators Publishing Initiative (for I Don’t Want Mei Mei Anymore!).

•  Shortlisted for the 2011 Hedwig

Anuar Children’s Book Award (for I Don’t Want Mei Mei Anymore!).

Celebrity Fairytale series

HANSEL AND GIRL GIRL Adrian Pang and Milenko Prvacki

9789810731816 Paperback, 32pp $16.90 •  Humorous retelling of the

classic fairytale “Hansel and Gretel” with a Singaporean flavour.

•  Written by well-known theatre actor and director Adrian Pang and illustrated by world-renowned artist Milenko Prvacki.

Well, hello there!”

the Auntie said in a too-loud voice.

“Welcome to the Sweety Sweet Shoppe!”

She peered down at the children.

“What would you like today?

Everything here is yum, yum, yummy!”

The Auntie shoved two large handfuls

of free samples into their hands.

Gretel and Hansel were in sugar heaven.

GOH BEE LOCK AND THE THREE BOARS

KF Seetoh and Gavin Goo

9789810760168 Paperback, 32pp $16.90 •  Humorous retelling of

“Goldilocks and The Three Bears” with a Singaporean twist and an unexpected ending!

•  Written by well-known Singaporean personality KF Seetoh of Makansutra.

•  Engaging art work by Gavin Goo.

 

Curious about the house in the

middle of the forest, Goh Bee Lock

knocked on the door, but no one

answered.

So she twisted the doorknob,

and the door opened!

Tiptoeing into the house, Goh Bee Lock saw that there were

two bedrooms,

a living room,

and a dining corner,

plus a kitchen and toilets.

a study area,

SWEE PING, THE BEAUTYJanice Koh

9789810732776 Paperback, 32pp $16.90 October 2013 •  An adaptation of the

beloved fairytale with a hilarious, Singaporean twist.

•  Universal, relevant themes of progress and nostalgia by Singaporean NMP and actress Janice Koh.

LITTLE REDGlen Goei

9789810732233 Paperback, 32pp $16.90 October 2013 •  An adaptation of the beloved

fairytale with a hilarious, Singaporean twist.

•  By theatre and movie director Glen Goei.

August 2013

THE ROCK AND THE BIRD

Chew Chia Shao Wei

9789810755553 Paperback, 64pp $14.90 •  A touching fable about an

unlikely friendship with universal appeal.

•  First prize winner of the Royal Commonwealth Society Essay Competition.

TIBBY, THE TIGER-BUNNYEmily Lim and Jade Fang

9789810758349 Paperback, 32pp $14.90 •  Tibby, a black-and-orange

striped rabbit, changes the minds of other rabbits after he shows them what he’s really made of.

•  A cheerful tale by an award-winning author about fitting in and acceptance with engaging illustrations.

 

TIBBY, THE TIGER-BUNNYEmily Lim and Jade Fang

•  Emily Lim’s books have sold 30,000 copies in Singapore, Malaysia, Korea and China.

•  Author’s achievements:

–  First outside North America to win three Independent Publisher Book Awards (“IPPY” awards) for her books.

–  First Southeast Asian recipient of the Moonbeam Award.

–  Shortlisted for the Red Dot Award 2009/2010.

–  Shortlisted for the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award 2011.

The SAM, SEBBIE AND DI-DI-DI seriesDavid Seow 

•  Author’s Achievements : –  Shortlisted for the Hedwig

Anuar Children’s Book Award in 2011.

–  Finalist for SCBWI Crystal Kite

Members’ Choice Award in 2011 and 2013.

–  There’s Soup on My Fly! was dramatised for the Asian Festival of Children’s Content 2012.

SAM, SEBBIE AND DI-DI-DI: AT THE NIGHT SAFARI

David Seow

9789810765958 Paperback, 32pp $14.90 •  Three siblings visit the

Night Safari and encounter a very sleepy giraffe.

•  Award-nominated author David Seow has written over 20 children’s books, including the Sam, Sebbie and Di-Di-Di series, which feature his young niece and nephews as the main characters.

SAM, SEBBIE AND DI-DI-DI: AT THE S.E.A. AQUARIUM

David Seow

9789810765989 Paperback, 32pp $14.90 October 2013 •  Three siblings visit the S.E.A.

Aquarium and make friends with a manta ray.

•  Second title in a new

children’s book series.

October 2013

THE ROBOT IN MY PLAYGROUND

Pauline Loh 9789810755836 Paperback, 32pp $14.90 •  A boy has a fantastic adventure

with a robot who comes to life. •  A story with a universal appeal by

an award-winning author.

•  Author’s achievements: •  2012 Scholastic Asian Book

Award – First Runner-Up •  First Time Writers and

Illustrators Publishing Initiative Award (2009)

THE ROBOT IN MY PLAYGROUND

Pauline Loh 

•  Pauline is an award-winning author who has been writing professionally for over two decades.

•  Author’s Achievements: •  First runner-up in the 2012

Scholastic Asian Book Award. •  First Time Writers and

Illustrators Publishing Initiative Award 2009.

BO BO AND CHA CHA AND THE NOT-SO-NICE FRIEND

Jason Erik Lundberg and Patrick Yee 9789810767099 Paperback, 32pp $14.90  •  Bo Bo and Cha Cha welcome an

old friend to their new home—but he has a lot to learn about being a good guest!

•  An appealing story with lovable characters and engaging illustrations set in popular places of attraction (Singapore Zoo and River Safari).

•  Third book in the series.

BO BO AND CHA CHA AND THE NOT-SO-NICE FRIENDJason Erik Lundberg and Patrick Yee 

•  Author’s Achievements: –  A New Home for Bo Bo and Cha Cha was a finalist

for the SCBWI Crystal Kite Member Choice Awards. –  Nominated for the SLF Fountain Award. –  Shortlisted for the Brenda L. Smart Award for Short Fiction.

•  Illustrator’s Achievements: –  Two-time winner of the Macmillan Prize for Children’s Book

Illustration.

A New Home for Bo Bo and Cha Cha (Nov 2012)

Bo Bo and Cha Cha’s Big Day Out (May 2013)

September 2013

Sherlock Sam and the Missing Heirloom in Katong (Jan 2013)

Sherlock Sam and the Ghostly Moans

in Fort Canning (Mar 2013)

Sherlock Sam and the Sinister Letters

in Bras Basah (May 2013)

The Sherlock Sam series – best-selling children’s book series!

The authors participated in the Little Lit Festival in Manila.

(May 2013)

“Saw this book being sold by National Bookstore at the Museo Pambata yesterday. The cover just leapt out and I couldn't take my eyes off of it. I grew up loving Encyclopedia Brown books, and I felt the sudden need to get the first book of this series. Then I met the authors, Adan and Felicia. Such a wonderful couple! “ - Robert Magnuson

SHERLOCK SAM ANDTHE ALIEN ENCOUNTER IN

PULAU UBINA.J. Low

9789810766740 Paperback, 128pp $9.90 •  Sherlock Sam and his trusty

sidekick Watson investigates a mystery with out-of-the-world implications in Pulau Ubin.

•  Fourth book in a popular children’s mystery series.

•  Selected for the NLB S.U.R.E. Information Literacy Campaign 2013.

SHERLOCK SAM 5 A.J. Low

9789810769178 Paperback, 128pp $9.90 November 2013 •  Sherlock Sam’s first overseas

case! The whole gang is on holiday in Penang when mystery and mayhem strike.

•  Fifth book in a popular children’s mystery series.

August 2013

Dangerous Limelight

(Feb 2013)

Dangerous Despair

(May 2013)

Dangerous Island

(Jun 2013)

The Triple Nine Sleuths – an exciting mystery adventure series!

THE TRIPLE NINE SLEUTHS SERIES

Maranna Chan

•  This is Maranna’s debut writing effort.

•  The Triple Nine Sleuths series combines her love for crime investigation drama serials and her passion for entertaining children through her stories.

•  Dangerous Despair incorporates content from the NLB S.U.R.E. Information Literacy Campaign.

Triple Nine Sleuths 4 : DANGEROUS SCHEMES

Maranna Chan 9789810757779 Paperback, 128pp $10.90

•  Meet the Triple Nine Sleuths. Corey, Colton and Stacy must solve a series of intriguing mysteries, facing danger and shadowy suspects along the way.

•  In Dangerous Schemes, the Triple Nine Sleuths must foil villains in Sentosa’s Children’s Museum and get to the bottom of an intriguing mystery: the identity of Stacy’s long lost father.

•  Fourth book in an intriguing series about mystery-solving sleuths.

 

Triple Nine Sleuths 5 : DANGEROUS MESSAGE

Maranna Chan 9789810767976 Paperback, 128pp $10.90 October 2013

•  Meet the Triple Nine Sleuths. Corey, Colton and Stacy must solve a series of intriguing mysteries, facing danger and shadowy suspects along the way.

•  In Dangerous Message, the Triple Nine Sleuths receive a mysterious text message and take on an urgent mission to stop a crime that the messenger could not.

•  Fifth book in an intriguing series about mystery-solving sleuths.

 

July 2013

COCKS Ernest Goh

9789810756260 Hardcover, 96pp $24.90

•  Award-winning portraits of ornamental chickens, including the impressive Malaysian breed of Ayam Seramas.

•  Second place in Nature & Wildlife category at 2013 Sony World Photography Awards (Professional Competition).

•  Part of Wee Editions series –

“small and affordable” photography book concept.

COCKSErnest Goh

•  Photographer’s Achievements: •  Discernment Award at ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu photography

awards.

The Fish Book (Nov 2011)

TEOCHEW MUAYEdmond Ho

9789810756222 Hardcover, 96pp $24.90 •  Award-winning food

photographer Edmond Ho elevates humble Teochew porridge to the realm of fine art and gourmet dining in a series of elegant photographs.

•  Part of Wee Editions series – “small and affordable” photography book concept.

OUR NEIGHBOURHOODS SERIESUrban Sketchers Singapore •  Urban Sketchers is a network of artists around the world who draw the cities

they live in and travel to. •  The Singapore group, which is part of the global network, meet regularly to

draw various locations around Singapore.

We ♥ Toa Payoh (Nov 2012)

We ♥ Tiong Bahru (Feb 2013)

We ♥ Bedok (Apr 2013)  

WE ♥ QUEENSTOWN Urban Sketchers Singapore

9789810766016 Paperback, 96pp $12.90 •  Journey through Queenstown,

Singapore’s first satellite town, with the artists from Urban Sketchers Singapore.

•  Sketches of everyday life and

notable landmarks are interspersed with quotations from loyal residents, their fond memories and nostalgia captured for posterity, just in time for Queenstown’s 60th anniversary this year.

  

WE ♥ KATONG Urban Sketchers Singapore

9789810766078 Paperback, 96pp $12.90 September 2013 •  The artists from Urban Sketchers

Singapore capture the conserved architecture, mouth-watering cuisine and fascinating confluence of cultures in this celebrated East Coast neighbourhood.

  

September 2013

PLUSIXFIVE : A SINGAPOREAN

SUPPER CLUB COOKBOOKGoz Lee and Friends

9789810759063 Paperback, 256pp $44.90 •  A cookbook by the popular

Plusixfive supper club team featuring stories, recipes of local favourites, and more.

•  A must-have collection for

overseas Singaporeans or those seeking an introduction to the wonders of local food.

PLUSIXFIVE : A SINGAPOREAN

SUPPER CLUB COOKBOOKGoz Lee and Friends

•  The Plusixfive supper club was started by lawyer-turned-author Goz Lee in London, who serves homemade local food for strangers and fellow Singaporeans in his Islington flat.

•  Designer Shu Han is also part

of the supper club team, and runs a well known food blog (Mummy I Can Cook).

“Refined touches and a well-thought out menu that shatters Singaporean food stereotype and puts restaurants to shame. Of all supper clubs I have been to, Plusixfive has made the most impact.” - The Skinny Bib

THE underground din-ing phenomenonmay have been pip-ing hot in Singaporelast year but thetrend had in factslowly been gather-ing steam before that

among Singaporeans overseas.Singapore-linked secret supper clubs

have cropped up in cities in Britain andthe United States offering local fare tohomesick citizens and curious foreigners,all in the comfort of a home setting.

Private equity lawyer Lee Guo Sun, bet-ter known by his nickname Goz, got sotired of people not knowing what Singapo-rean food was that he took to whipping upmonthly private dinners in his one-bed-room Islington flat in east London.

“The Singapore fried noodles that mostforeigners associate with Singapore isabout the least Singaporean thing you canget,” the 31-year-old says in obvious exas-peration, explaining his motivation tostart his secret supper club.

He christened it +(65) or Plusixfive as“a metaphor for how we reach out tohome, whether telephonically or gastro-nomically”.

Each diner shells out £35 at the doorand typically gets to sample a spread ofseven dishes, inclusive of starters, mains,and desserts. The menu is padded outwith “food I eat normally or food from mychildhood that I crave”, notes Goz, suchas home-made chwee kueh, chap chye, lak-sa, and gula melaka ice cream, and food isserved up Asian-style on sharing platters.

What started as a wee gathering of 12friends and fellow foodies in May 2011 hassince ballooned to 18 diners – the maxi-mum that can comfortably fit around thetwo tables he temporarily props up in hisliving room.

He sporadically receives as dinnerguests professional UK chefs like The Led-bury’s James Knappett and Isaac McHale,and former Noma chef Ben Greeno, whonow heads Momofuku Seiobo in Sydney,the first international outpost of DavidChang’s hip dining empire.

The idea to start a Singaporean supperclub had been in gestation for awhile, saysGoz, but it was only after he attended chefGreeno’s Hackney supper club in 2010that he was jolted into action.

“People think that Singaporean food isnot that distinct a cuisine because it has in-fluences from many cultures, but that is anotion I’m trying to dispel,” Goz elabo-rates. His ultimate aim is to spawn newchapters of +(65) in other cities worldwideby inspiring and helping others to starttheir own supper club. “I hope we cantake Singaporean food out to an interna-tional audience, just like Momofuku didwith Korean food.”

Not so far away, in London’sWhitechapel neighbourhood, the samesentiments are echoed by Fareena Alam.Last August, the 33-year-old started theLondon offshoot of Khana Commune, a lo-cal supper club run by her sister, Singapo-rean freelance journalist Zina Alam.

“You can easily find Chinese or Indianrestaurants in London but it’s rare to getall the various cuisines that make up Singa-porean food showcased in one place andshared at the same table like you do in Sin-gapore,” she says.

With the exception of their recent ArabSpring-themed dinner on Jan 22 that fea-tured Libyan, Tunisian, Egyptian, Yemeni,and Syrian food, all their previous five din-ners focused on Singaporean-Bangladeshicuisine.

Says Ms Fareena Alam, a UK citizenwho grew up in Singapore and whose fam-ily still lives here: “If you were servingmore familiar food, like English food, youmight need to make it more exciting by do-ing dinners around a theme, but I haven’thad to do that. Our food is exotic enough.”

But cooking up an authentic chickencurry or chee cheong fun in a place far

from home is not without its headaches,such as having to scour the city, some-times in vain, for condiments and otherproduce – such as whole banana leavesused as a serving plate – that are not com-monly found overseas.

The price of her dinners, at £30, justabout covers the food costs. Whatever lit-tle is left over, the stay-home mother clari-fies, is all declared on her tax forms: “Idon’t collect any cash at the dinner, every-thing is pre-paid and goes straight into mybank account, so it’s all transparent.”

Concerns over income tax and healthand safety licensing are issues that havelong plagued underground dining outfits

worldwide but in large cities like Londonand New York, where more than a hun-dred supper clubs have popped up andthrived in the legal grey zone, it seems fewhave ever run into trouble.

“I don’t do it so often that it can be con-sidered a business, it’s very much a hob-by,” says Goz, who plans to expand +(65)’swebsite into a platform for showcasingother aspects of Singaporean culture be-sides food, such as local artists and fa-mous personalities. Still, true to his legalbackground, he forks out £200 monthlyfor Public Liability insurance coverage forhis diners – just in case.

“Running a supper club is not so differ-

ent from inviting friends over for dinner;you will naturally want to be careful not tomake them sick,” adds Florian Cornu ofSecret Cooks Club, a local supper club. Hebelieves that a supper club can only berun as a business if its organiser is willingto do it on a scale large and often enoughto generate significant revenue. At thatpoint, however, “it turns into a restaurantand no longer an underground meet,which supper clubs are by definition”, hesays.

For one overseas Singaporean supperclub at least, that route has become a reali-ty – albeit a slightly unexpected one. Loveand Butter, a two-year-old supper clubrun by Boston-based Harvard graduateLim Tse Wei, eventually evolved into afull-fledged 36-seater restaurant in Sep-tember 2010. The 33-year-old and hisLatvian wife, Diana Kudajarova, startedhosting their thrice-weekly dinner meetsway back in 2007, with no other aim thanto have a common hobby.

“I was an IT consultant who read sci-ence fiction and she was a history PhD stu-dent who did yoga; we had never reallyhad a shared professional interest,” saysMr Lim. “We’d been cooking for awhile bythen and we were looking for ways to im-

prove, so we thought doing it more oftenand for others would give us more incen-tives to cook.”

Though not strictly focused on Singapo-rean food, dishes based on his grandmoth-er’s recipes like braised duck, tang yuan,and steamed salted and century eggsmade the occasional showing at theUS$50 largely Western Love and Butterdinners and have gone on to influenceJourneyman’s menu.

The fine dining restaurant in Boston’sedgy Sommerville district that the couplenow run full-time has been continually re-ceiving accolades from Boston media forits inventive locavore gastronomy andspeakeasy vibe. The duo expanded nextdoor with a sister venture, Backbar, lastmonth.

“We set out to feed people the sort ofdinners we’d enjoy eating ourselves andin a setting that we’d enjoy eating in,” ex-plains Mr Lim. Of the past-time that hasmorphed into a consuming six-day-a-week job, in which the couple oversee eve-rything from the cooking to the paper-work and even the plumbing, he laughs:“That’s life, right? You start somewhereand you end up somewhere completelydifferent.”debyong@sph.com.sg

KHANA CHAMELEONWith the exception of an Arab Spring-themed dinner, the London offshootof Khana Commune (above), has focused on Singaporean-Bangladeshicuisine such as Bengali-style jumbo prawns in sambal sauce (below)

+(65) PHOTOS BY WENLIN SOH AND GRACE HUI

LONG DISTANCE CALLINGAbove: Lawyer Lee Guo Sun, better known by his nickname Goz, set up +(65) in his one-bedroom flat inLondon; Above right and below right: Each diner shells out £35 at the door and typically gets to samplea spread of seven dishes, inclusive of starters, mains, and desserts

JOURNEYMAN PHOTOS BY RY STROHM-HERMAN

ROAD LESS TAKENAbove and below: Journeyman in Boston has been continually receiving accolades from themedia for its inventive locavore gastronomy and speakeasy vibe

Under the tableSingapore-linked secret supper clubs have cropped up in cities in Britain

and the United States offering local fare to homesick citizensand curious foreigners. By Debbie Yong

L8 dining THE BUSINESS TIMES WEEKEND SATURDAY/SUNDAY, JANUARY 28-29, 2012 THE BUSINESS TIMES WEEKEND SATURDAY/SUNDAY, JANUARY 28-29, 2012 dining L9

Media coverage and accolades for the Plusixfive supper club.

September 2013

LETTERS TO ALYESSA: SURVIVING MY BFFʼS SUICIDE

Lee-Ann (pseudonym)

9789810768119 Paperback, 128pp $14.90 •  In nearly two years’ worth of

searing diary entries, Lee-Ann confesses the raw pain and anger, and small hopes and joys, on the road to recovery.

•  A raw and authentic account of a teenager living in the aftermath of her best friend’s suicide.

•  To be released on 10 September

2013 – World Suicide Prevention Day.

 

Letters to Alyessa: Surviving My BFF’s Suicide

October 2013

ARE WE DATING OR WHAT?: AN AWKWARD PERSONʼS

GUIDE TO MODERN ROMANCETommy Wee

9789810769154 Paperback, 120pp $16.90 •  Let magazine editor Tommy Wee help

you navigate the dating scene and emerge from today’s world of relationship snafu.

•  A humorous guide to modern romance in the world of Internet, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and SMS.

•  Author has considerable social media presence with nearly 20,000 Twitter followers and a popular blog (The Last Alpha Male).

ARE WE DATING OR WHAT? : AN AWKWARD PERSONʼS GUIDE TO ROMANCE

Tommy Wee

SON OF SINGAPORETan Kok Seng

9789810768324 Paperback, 192pp $17.90 •  An engaging, bestselling

autobiography from a market coolie-turned-professional driver, set against Singapore’s push towards self-governance.

•  A re-publication of a bestselling classic in the 1970s-1990s.

•  Former national literature text for ‘O’ Levels.

•  Part of the Singapore Classics series.

MAN OF MALAYSIATan Kok Seng

9789810768348 Paperback, 208pp $17.90 •  Sequel to the bestselling

Son of Singapore.

•  Documents the author’s life as a British diplomat’s chauffeur and in other odd jobs in 1960s Malaysia.

•  A timeless account of an enterprising spirit and a travelogue of 1960s Southeast Asia.

•  Part of the Singapore Classics series.

September 2013

DURIANS ARE NOT THE ONLY FRUIT:  NOTES FROM THE TROPICS 

Wong Yoon Wah  

9789810766702 Paperback, 160pp $17.90 •  A collection of nature writing and

essays about Malaysia and Singapore from scholar and Cultural Medallion-winner Dr Wong Yoon Wah.

•  The only book of its kind in the local writing scene which combines memoir, critical essay and nature writing in a casual, personal way.

•  Part of the Cultural Medallion series.

DURIANS ARE NOT THE ONLY FRUIT : NOTES FROM THE TROPICS

Wong Yoon Wah

•  Wong Yoon Wah is a Cultural Medallion-winner and respected scholar, both in Singapore, Malaysia and overseas.

•  A veteran writer, contemporary poet, scholar and critic of international standing and with an international following, he has published over 20 books and over 50 articles on classical and modern Chinese literature, comparative literature and postcolonial Chinese literature.

•  He has been selected as one of four prominent Chinese writers for the 2013

READ! Singapore Programme.

•  Author’s Achievements: –  The Epoch Poetry Award (1974) –  The China Times Literary Award (1981) –  Southeast Asia Write Award (1984) –  Cultural Medallion (1986) –  ASEAN Cultural Award (1993)

 

October 2013

OTHER CITIES, OTHER LIVESChew Kok Chang

9789810766726 Paperback, 160pp $17.90 •  A collection of mini-fiction by

Cultural Medallion-winner Chew Kok Chang, one of Singapore’s pioneer Chinese writers.

•  First collection of Chew Kok Chang’s works to be translated into English.

•  Part of the Cultural Medallion series.

 

OTHER CITIES, OTHER LIVESChew Kok Chang 

•  Chew Kok Chang is one of Singapore’s most prolific and well-known Chinese writers, having published more than 100 works including poetry, novellas, short stories, essays and children’s literature.

•  Author’s Achievements: •  National Book Development

Council of Singapore Book Award for Poetry (1980)

•  National Book Development Council of Singapore Book Award for Children’s and Youth Literature (1976)

•  Singapore Chinese Literature Award (1995)

•  Cultural Medallion (1990)  

THE TOWERIsa Kamari

Winner of the Cultural Medallion

KAMARIISA

translated by ALFIAN SA’AT

a novel

9789810767822 Paperback, 160pp $17.90 •  A masterful allegorical tale of success

and failure by Cultural Medallion-winner Isa Kamari.

•  Translated for the first time into English by acclaimed poet and playwright Alfian Sa’at.

•  Part of the Cultural Medallion series.

THE TOWERIsa Kamari 

•  Author’s Achievements: •  National Book Development

Council Award (1995) •  S.E.A Write Award (2006) •  Cultural Medallion (2007) •  Anugerah Tun Seri Lanang

(highest Malay Literary Award in Singapore) (2009)

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE PSLE

Monica Lim  

•  Monica Lim is the author of a popular blog on kids and education (hedgehogcomms).

•  Her post “ Letter to Mr Heng Swee Keat” went viral and sparked a national debate on the state of the education system.

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE PSLE

Monica Lim 9789810765996 Paperback, 160pp $17.90 •  A mother writes about the trials

and tribulations of guiding two children through the Singapore education system.

•  A humorous account of motherhood and the Singapore education system, written in a casual, relatable voice.

THE LAST LESSON OF MRS DE SOUZA

Cyril Wong 9789810762322 Paperback, 176pp $18.90 •  The debut novel from one of

Singapore’s most acclaimed poets.

•  A retiring teacher reflects on her

long career, and discovers a truth that will completely overturn her perceptions.

•  A psychological examination of a student-teacher relationship in 1980s Singapore.

 

THE LAST LESSON OF MRS DE SOUZA

Cyril Wong 

•  This is Cyril Wong’s debut novel. He has written ten volumes of poetry and a collection of short fiction.

•  Author’s Achievements: •  Potent Prose Ax Prize

(USA, 2002) •  2nd Prize, NAC-SPH Golden

Point Winner Poetry (English Category)

•  Singapore Literature Prize (2006)

•  National Arts Council’s Young Artist Award for Literature (2005)

MINISTRY OF MORAL PANICAmanda Lee Koe

9789810757328 Paperback, 208pp $18.90  •  A fresh collection of short fiction

that transgresses the normal and examines the improbable necessity of human connection.

•  Heartfelt and edgy content by a young and upcoming voice in the local literary scene.

•  Amanda is the editor of hip, creative non-fiction online magazine POSKOD.sg , co-editor of respected literary journal Ceriph and fiction editor of Esquire, Singapore.

•  Ministry of Moral Panic is her first collection of short fiction.

MINISTRY OF MORAL PANICAmanda Lee Koe 

BEST NEW SINGAPOREAN SHORT STORIES: VOL 1

Ed. Jason Erik Lundberg 9789810762346 Paperback, 304pp $24.90 •  Brand new biennial anthology series

from Epigram Books curating the best short fiction from Singaporean writers published in 2011 and 2012.

•  Includes winners of the SPH-NAC

Golden Point Award and Goh Sin Tub Creative Writing Competition.

•  Features notable names such as Alvin

Pang, Cyril Wong, Dave Chua, Stephanie Ye, Alfian Sa’at, O Thiam Chin, Amanda Lee Koe, Ng Yi-Sheng and Jeremy Tiang.

THE WAYANG AT EIGHT MILESTONE:STORIES & ESSAYS

Gregory Nalpon 9789810764579 Paperback, 176pp $18.90 •  A collection of trenchant short

stories from a “lost gem” of Singaporean literature from the 1970s.

•  Gregory Nalpon brilliantly

captures life in coffee shops, hawker stalls and samshu shops.

•  Authentic descriptions of

indigenous culture and working class men and women rarely found in Singaporean writing of the period.

July 2013

Which one have you dated?

The Bak Bak

Girl

The Banker

Girl

The Socialite The Attractive Malaysian Foreigner

Girl

The Sex Kitten

The Emo Girl

The Yoga Girl

DATE KING: SINGAPORE DATINGAdrian Teo and Ken Foo

9789810766054 Paperback, 96pp $9.90 •  The hapless, eponymous hero

shares his dating misadventures and hard-earned advice as he searches for love in Singapore.

•  Humorous take on love and relationships in Singapore by popular names in the Singapore comics scene. www.epigrambooks.sg

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October 2013

MYTH OF THE STONEGwee Li Sui

9789810766160 Paperback, 128pp $18.90 •  20th anniversary edition of

Singapore’s first full-length graphic novel in English.

•  Includes improved art and bonus features including author’s notes and new short stories.

•  A classic fantasy story packed with adventure, delightful creatures and the eventual triumph of good over evil by well-recognised literary critic and poet Dr Gwee Li Sui.

November 2013

THE LAST KERETAKoh Hong Teng

9789810769192 Paperback, 240pp $18.90 •  A graphic novel about

the KTM (Keretapi Tanah Melayu) train that ran between Singapore and Malaysia till its recent closure.

•  Not just a historical record of a bygone era, but also a graphic novel that informs, educates and provokes reflection.

 

Ten Sticks and One Rice (Nov 2012) illustrated by Koh Hong Teng.

Thank You and see you all again in 6 months

time!