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The beasts beneath the winds : tales of Southeast Asia's mythical creatures

Hanna Alkaf (Contributor, Editor), Erin Entrada Kelly (Contributor), Nadia Mikail (Contributor), Brandon Hoàng (Contributor), Moniza Hossain (Contributor), V. T. Bidania (Contributor), Mae Respicio (Contributor), Van Hoang (Contributor), Greg Van Eekhout (Contributor), June CL Tan (Contributor), Shing Yin Khor (Contributor), Jesse Q. Sutanto (Contributor), Veeda Bybee (Contributor), Dow Phumiruk (Contributor), Jessica Wibowo (Illustrator), Jacinta Wibowo (Illustrator)
This illustrated collection presents contemporary stories inspired by legendary creatures from Southeast Asian folklore. Drawing on myths from the region historically known as "the lands below the winds," the volume reimagines these beings in modern settings. Seventeen stories follow young protagonists who encounter mythical creatures rooted in Southeast Asian traditions and legends. The collection brings regional folklore into the present through imaginative retellings by multiple authors

Print Book, English, 2025
Amulet Books, an imprint of ABRAMS, New York, NY, 2025