Lorina Mapa

Books

“Duran Duran, Imelda Marcos and Me” is my illustrated memoir about growing up in the Philippines in the 1980s.

  • Nominated as an ALA best graphic novel for teens
  • Nominated for the 2018 Joe Schuster award for best author

It is published by Conundrum Press and available in stores around the world as well as Amazon.com.

Reviews can be found here.

It is my personal account of returning to Manila for my father’s funeral and the memories his sudden death trigger for me. Interspersing the present with the past, I tell stories of my childhood and explore themes of religion, culture and politics. Here are some sample pages for your reading enjoyment.

 

"Original Princess" page 6
“Duran Duran, Imelda Marcos and Me” page 6
"Original Princess" page 9
“Duran Duran, Imelda Marcos and Me” page 9
"Original Princess" page 12
“Duran Duran, Imelda Marcos and Me” page 12
"Original Princess" page 50
“Duran Duran, Imelda Marcos and Me” page 50
"Original Princess" page 54
“Duran Duran, Imelda Marcos and Me” page 54
"Original Princess" page 70
“Duran Duran, Imelda Marcos and Me” page 70