{"product_id":"creatures-of-near-kingdoms","title":"Creatures of Near Kingdoms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZedeck Siew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSharon Chin (Illustration)\u003cbr\u003ePaperback, 168 pages\u003cbr\u003e9789671539842\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is an illustrated bestiary of 75 animals and plants native to Southeast Asia. Conceived by Zedeck Siew, each creature is described in short, single-page prose pieces, reminiscent of naturalist’s entries or notes in kitabs of animal lore. Illustrated by Sharon Chin, the book’s animals are depicted in linocut-print illustrations; while its plants are rendered in fabric pattern designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreatures of Near Kingdoms is informed by local folklore, scientific fact about indigenous species, and imaginative fancy inspired by life in Malaysia. Its art draws from Southeast Asian forms: traditional (batik, wayang, printmaking) and modern (national logos, sundry packaging) alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40704391184419,"sku":"9789671539842","price":25.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2514\/8624\/files\/DSC_0797.jpg?v=1737365038","url":"https:\/\/wardahbooks.mom\/products\/creatures-of-near-kingdoms","provider":"Wardah Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}