National Book Store Cut Price Book Sale

Posted on October 14, 2016 by blackplume

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Book hoarding time once again!

Break out of your reading slump, rediscover classics, and unearth new books to love in National Book Store’s Cut Price Book Sale! Get up to 50% off on books for 10 days only! It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for to buy the books everyone’s talking about and what you’ve been dreaming about. This is your chance to finally complete the books in your favorite series that you’ve been eyeing for the longest time. And you wouldn’t believe that even the books that have just been released have discounts. So what are you waiting for? Bookmarks and color-coded tabs at the ready.

Promo runs from October 14 to 23, 2016 in all National Book Store branches.

See posters for details. Follow National Book Store on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube (@nbsalert). Share your Cut Price loots and hauls using the #NBSCutPrice2016. Per DTI-FTEB SPD Permit No.12613, Series of 2016.

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* PR courtesy of National Book Store

Book Signing Tour : Amy Zhang and Andrea Portes in PH

Posted on June 6, 2016 by blackplume

Amy Zhang and Andrea Portes in PH

Join bestselling contemporary authors Amy Zhang and Andrea Portes for book signing events on July 2, 2016 at 1 p.m. in the Northwing Atrium, SM City Cebu and on July 3, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the Grand Atrium, Shangri-la Plaza Mall. Registration starts at 10 a.m. for both events.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ONLY BOOKS PURCHASED FROM NATIONAL BOOK STORE, NATIONAL BOOK STORE EXPRESS OR POWERBOOKS WILL BE ACCOMMODATED.

When and where are the book signings?
July 2, 2016, 1:00 p.m., at the Northwing Atrium, SM City Cebu
July 3, 2016, 2:00 p.m., at the Grand Atrium, Shangri-la Plaza Mall

Is there a registration fee?
No. There is no registration fee.

When will the registration be?
Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on July 2 at the Northwing Atrium, SM City Cebu, and 10:00 a.m. on July 3 at the Grand Atrium, Shangri-la Plaza Mall. Each guest will be asked to fill out the registration form upon arrival. First come, first served.

A guest can register only once and will be given the following:
• Numbered Signing Pass
• Stamp mark on the hand to indicate your registration

Guests must present their book to get a numbered Signing Pass. The book must have either of the following as proof of purchase: Price Tag or Official Receipt from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks.

How many books can I have signed?
Each guest is allowed to have the following signed:
• Falling into Place – one (1) copy only
• This is Where the World Ends – one (1) copy only
• Anatomy of a Misfit – one (1) copy only
• The Fall of Butterflies – one (1) copy only

One personalized for each author and the rest are signatures only.

Is there a limit as to how many people can have their books signed?
NBS will take every effort to get as many books signed as possible. However, should there be an excessive number of guests, NBS reserves the right to limit the number of copies per guest or limit the number of guests in line.

Can I bring old books or other editions of the books?
Yes, as long as the books were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks. The books must have either the price tag or official receipt.

Do I need to buy on-site?
No. You can buy books before or during the event.

Can I have other items signed?
No. Only books will be allowed to be signed by the author. Other merchandise like t-shirts, posters, journals etc. will not be allowed to be signed.

Can we have our photo taken with the author?
Yes. There will be an official photographer from NBS who will take your photo with the author. However, we strictly allow only one photo per person.

How much are the books?
Amy Zhang titles:
Falling Into Place (Trade Paperback – P359)
Falling Into Place (Hardcover – P649)
This is Where the World Ends (Trade Paperback – P359)
This is Where the World Ends (Hardcover – P645)

Andrea Portes titles:
Anatomy of a Misfit (Trade Paperback – P359)
Anatomy of a Misfit (Hardcover – P649)
The Fall of Butterflies (Trade Paperback – P435)
The Fall of Butterflies (Hardcover – P649)

Book Signing Tour : Jennifer Niven in PH

Posted on May 18, 2016 by blackplume

Poster - Jennifer Niven

National Book Store brings New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Niven to the Philippines for book signing events on May 28, 2016 at 1 p.m. in the Northwing Atrium, SM City Cebu and on May 29, 2016 at 2 p.m. in Second Level Mega Atrium, SM Megamall.

Frequently Asked Questions

ONLY BOOKS PURCHASED FROM NATIONAL BOOK STORE, NATIONAL BOOK STORE EXPRESS OR POWERBOOKS WILL BE ACCOMMODATED.

When and where are the book signings?
May 28, 1:00 p.m., at the Northwing Atrium, SM City Cebu
May 29 6, 2:00 p.m., at the 2L (2nd Level) Mega Atrium, SM Megamall

Is there a registration fee?
No. There is no registration fee.

When will the registration be?
Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on May 28 at the Northwing Atrium, SM City Cebu, and 10:00 a.m. on May 29 at the 2L Mega Atrium, SM Megamall. Each guest will be asked to fill out the registration form upon arrival. First come, first served. Guests must present their book to get a numbered Signing Pass. The book must have either of the following as proof of purchase: Price Tag or Official Receipt from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks.

How many books can I have signed? Is there a limit as to how many people can have their books signed?
Each guest is allowed one (1) copy of ‘All the Bright Places’ by Jennifer Niven to be signed. Although National Book Store will take every effort to get as many books signed as possible, depending on the number of attendees, we reserve the right to limit the number of copies per person or limit the number of people in line. First come, first served.

Do I need to buy on-site?
No. You can buy books before or during the event.

Can I have other items signed?
No. Only books will be allowed to be signed by the author.

Can we have our photo taken with the author?
Yes. There will be an official photographer from NBS who will take your photo with the author. However, we strictly allow only one photo per person.

How much are the books?
All the Bright Places (Hardcover – P649)
All the Bright Places (Trade Paperback – P439)

NBS Summer Activities

Posted on April 6, 2016 by blackplume

Summer Art Camp

Learn lots of new things and create amazing art this summer at National Book Store’s Summer Art Camp. We’ve got a lineup of awesome arts and crafts activities you can join for free! Choose from basic manga art workshop, binocular making and fabric coloring, basic sketching and card making, and many other interesting activities. The workshops will be held simultaneously in selected National Book Store branches on all weekends of April. These activities are made possible in partnership with Artline Stix, Craft Easy, Crayola, Disney Art Attack, Dong-A, Elmer’s, Faber-Castell, Li’l Hands, Maped, Stabilo, and Zig Kuretake. Hurry! Slots for each activity are limited. See posters and follow National Book Store on Facebook and @nbsalert on Instagram and Twitter for more details. Check out nationalbookstore.com/summerartcamp for the complete schedule of activities.

Grand Summer Art Camp

Awesome art activities, freebies and surprises, and lots of learning await in National Book Store’s Grand Summer Art Camp! Registration is free. Experience one whole day of fun-filled, educational arts and crafts workshops for kids and kids at heart. We’ve got giveaways, games, promos, and many more in store for you. Make this summer your most creative summer ever! National Book Store’s Grand Summer Art Camp is on April 24, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Main Mall Atrium, SM Mall of Asia. See posters or visit nationalbookstore.com/grandsummerartcamp for more details. Tag #NBSGrandSummerArtCamp to join the discussion.

Happy Space: A Stationery and Supplies Fair

Join the first ever National Book Store Happy Space: A Stationery and Supplies Fair happening on April 15 to 17, 2016 from 10am to 9pm at the Glorietta Activity Center! Registration is free. Three whole days of pretty paper products, the best writing tools, fine art supplies, cute crafts, cool toys, and lots more awesome finds await. Plus, freebies, giveaways, and surprises. Get loads of inspiration and have lots of fun this summer in National Book Store’s Happy Space: A Stationery and Supplies Fair. See posters or visit nationalbookstore.com/happyspace for more details. Tag #HappySpaceatNBS to join
the discussion.

Coloring Madness

Make this your most colorful, creative, and calming summer with National Book Store’s Coloring Madness! Get up to 50% off on selected adult-coloring book titles. Unleash your inner artist and say bye bye to stress with coloring books. Promo runs from April 1 to 30 in all National Book Store and Powerbooks branches. Shop online at nationalbookstore.com. Visit nationalbookstore.com/coloringmadness for more details. Per DTI-FTEB SPD Permit No. 4785, Series of 2016.

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* PR courtesy of National Book Store

NORMAN BRIDWELL, CREATOR OF CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG, DIES AT 86

Posted on December 17, 2014 by blackplume

First Published in 1963, Bridwell’s Clifford the Big Red Dog® Series Has 127 Million Books in Print, an Emmy® Award–Winning Television Series, a Motion Picture and More

New York, NY – December 16, 2014 – Norman Bridwell, the author/illustrator of the Clifford the Big Red Dog series of children’s books, died on Martha’s Vineyard on Friday, December 12, 2014. Bridwell created the character of Clifford in 1963 and went on to write and illustrate more than 150 titles, all published by Scholastic, that now boast 129 million books in print in 13languages. In 2000, everyone’s favorite BIG red dog made his television debut on PBS Kids and the animated series quickly became one of the network’s biggest children’s hits.

“Norman Bridwell’s books about Clifford, childhood’s most loveable dog, could only have been written by a gentle man with a great sense of humor,” said Dick Robinson, Chairman, President and CEO, Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company. “Norman personified the values that we as parents and educators hope to communicate to our children – kindness, compassion, helpfulness, gratitude – through the Clifford stories which have been loved for more than fifty years.”

“The magic of the character and stories Norman created with Clifford is that children can see themselves in this big dog who tries very hard to be good, but is somewhat clumsy and always bumping into things and making mistakes. What comforts the reader is that Clifford is always forgiven by Emily Elizabeth, who loves him unconditionally,” Robinson added. “At Scholastic, we are deeply saddened by the loss of our loyal and talented friend whose drawings and stories have inspired all of us and generations of children and their parents.”

Born in Kokomo, Indiana in 1928, Bridwell grew up loving to draw. He studied at the John Herron Art Institute in Indianapolis and then moved to New York, where he took classes at Cooper Union for two years. Despite his passion for drawing, Bridwell struggled to enter the publishing world. His Clifford manuscript was turned down by nine publishers before landing at Scholastic, where Bridwell found a publishing home and remained for more than 50 years.

Clifford was originally to be called “Tiny,” but Bridwell’s wife of 56 years, Norma, instead suggested he be named “Clifford” after her childhood imaginary friend.The character Emily Elizabeth from the series is named after Norman and Norma Bridwell’s daughter Emily Elizabeth. For most of their life together, Norman and Norma Bridwell lived on Martha’s Vineyard, which some might say bears a rather striking resemblance to the “Birdwell Island” home of Clifford the Big Red Dog.

Norman Bridwell is survived by his wife, Norma, their daughter, Emily Elizabeth, son, Timothy, and three grandchildren. Before his death, Bridwell had completed two more Clifford books which will be released in 2015: Clifford Goes to Kindergarten in May and Clifford Celebrates Hanukkah in October.

For more about Norman Bridwell and Clifford the Big Red Dog, visit: http://mediaroom.scholastic.com/Clifford.

A 50th anniversary video about Norman Bridwell and Clifford the Big Red Dog, including an interview with Bridwell, is available at: http://bit.ly/1GMEf9j

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* PR courtesy of Scholastic Philippines