Books from Singapore Publishers

This book is perfect for fans of epic adventures and magic. The fantastical universe created by Wee Tian Beng is unique and enthralling, with richly-drawn characters and intricate plot twists. The most unique feature of this book is its vivid descriptions of magical battles and heavenly landscapes. Readers will find themselves transported to a wondrous parallel world, filled with danger and wonder.

The Celestial Zone is an action-packed manga that tells the story of a war between good and evil set in a fantastical world. It is a great read for fans of battle manga and action-packed storytelling. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is its intricate and detailed artwork that brings the characters and the world they inhabit to life.

This book is a captivating collection of speculative fiction stories that will transport you to the vibrant and rich world of Southeast Asia. With its diverse range of voices and intriguing themes, it offers a unique reading experience that will keep you hooked from beginning to end. Dive into stories about strange astronauts, magical creatures, post-apocalyptic Singapore, and more, all written by award-winning authors from Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, and beyond. If you're a fan of speculative fiction or simply looking for something new and exciting, this anthology is a must-read.

"Celestial Zone is a must-read for fans of high-fantasy battles. Wee Tian Beng beautifully illustrates the intense action and emotions between the gods and mortals, leaving readers on the edge of their seats until the very end."

- "Mount Emily Revisited" is a great read for those who enjoy a unique combination of time-travel, friendship, and self-discovery in a Singaporean setting. Along with the thrilling plot of rescuing friends from a cult, readers will also enjoy the vivid descriptions of Singapore's Mount Emily neighborhood in 1988 and the introspective journey that the main character, Patsy, goes through. - The book's most distinctive feature is its seamless blending of different genres and themes, making it a great pick for readers who want a little bit of everything in their reading material.

This fifth issue of LONTAR presents speculative writing from and about Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand.Inside these pages, you’ll find: an ancient and fatal karmic reunion in Jakarta by award-winner Gord Sellar; the true origin of the Merlion by Singapore Literature Prize winner Amanda Lee Koe; a young man's literal transformation into an island by award-winner Ng Yi-Sheng; a far-future Malaysian fairy tale by Kawika Guillermo; a gentle aquatic apocalypse from novelist Erica Verrillo; an enlightening visit with a forest monk in northern Thailand by Italian journalist Massimo Morello; a comic on the price of technological hubris by Benjamin Chee; and speculative poetry from Tania De Rozario, Joel Donato Jacob, Lee Jing-Jing, Daryl WJ Lim, Christina Sng and Sokunthary Svay.LONTAR is the world’s only biannual literary journal focusing on Southeast Asian speculative fiction.