{"product_id":"josefina-an-english-translation","title":"Josefina: An English Translation","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Price: $15.95 (Regularly $20.00)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis print run has \u003cstrong\u003eslight digitization variance\u003c\/strong\u003e from the printing process. It does not affect readability or the artwork overall. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSet during the chaos of World War II in the Philippines, \u003ci\u003eJosefina\u003c\/i\u003e is a haunting graphic novel that explores survival, compassion, and the thin line between monster and human. As war tears through the countryside, an orphaned boy finds protection in an unexpected guardian—Josefina, a mysterious woman whose strength and quiet courage stand in stark contrast to the violence around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWritten by acclaimed Filipino author \u003cb\u003eRussell L. Molina\u003c\/b\u003e and illustrated by \u003cb\u003eAce C. Enriquez\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJosefina\u003c\/i\u003e blends wartime history with elements of Filipino folklore to create a deeply emotional story about sacrifice, motherhood, and redemption. Enriquez’s striking artwork captures both the brutality of war and the fragile moments of humanity that survive within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOriginally published in Filipino and winner of \u003cb\u003eBest Graphic Novel in Filipino at the 41st National Book Awards\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJosefina\u003c\/i\u003e has been widely recognized for its powerful storytelling and atmospheric visual style. The graphic novel challenges readers to reconsider what truly defines a monster and what it means to protect life in a world overwhelmed by conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eEnglish translation edition is printed in the United States by Hot Tropiks\u003c\/b\u003e, bringing this award-winning Filipino graphic novel to readers in North America while honoring the original work published by \u003cb\u003eAnino Comics \/ Adarna House\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Readers Love \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJosefina\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNational Book Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e – Best Graphic Novel in Filipino, 41st National Book Awards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePowerful WWII Story\u003c\/b\u003e – A rare Filipino perspective on wartime survival and heroism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlends History and Folklore\u003c\/b\u003e – Combines real historical events with haunting mythic elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStriking Full-Color Artwork\u003c\/b\u003e – Rich, atmospheric illustrations throughout the book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCritically Acclaimed Filipino Graphic Novel\u003c\/b\u003e – A standout work of modern Filipino komiks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Ace C. Enriquez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Softcover Graphic Novel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOriginal Publisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anino Comics \/ Adarna House\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnglish Edition Printed by:\u003c\/b\u003e Hot Tropiks (USA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 979-8-9901079-3-9\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hot Tropiks Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53980704342291,"sku":"HTP-JOS-ET","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/8689\/7427\/files\/JosefinaAnEnglishTransaltion.jpg?v=1774461317","url":"https:\/\/hottropiks.com\/products\/josefina-an-english-translation","provider":"Hot Tropiks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}