This month, ESQUIRE Philippines features the last testament of storyteller and fabulist Erwin Castillo. Without doubt one of the greatest writers in the country, his new novel Cape Engaño is a masterpiece twenty years in the making. We present the first part of Cape Engaño in the October issue, accompanied by specially created photographs by Raymond Red (starring Ronnie Lazaro, Mon Confiado, and Larry Manda). ESQUIRE will serialize the entire novel in the months to come. Meanwhile, Paolo Enrico Melendez provides an introduction to Castillo's work, and Editor-in-Chief Erwin Romulo interviews Castillo extensively about regrets, religion, the entire arc of his life, and death.
More excellent writing can be found throughout the issue, as we feature "Molar," a new short story by Manila Review co-founder and rising literary talent Mara Coson, as well as essays by Bobby Benedicto, Alex Almario, Nikki Alfar and Lystra Aranal in our Notes & Essays section.
Also in this issue, Lourd de Veyra on drinking: the reasons we drink, the best sounds to listen to the morning after, and the meaning of life (when we’ve had one too many). We feature excerpts from De Veyra’s new book Espiritu, which explores the life inebriated.
And, a year after the worst storm in history struck Visayas and other parts of the Philippines, the pictures haven’t changed. Photographer Veejay Villafranca reports on the ongoing tragedy of the aftermath of Haiyan, where the wounds remain fresh and relief continues to be elusive.
All this and more, this month on ESQUIRE.
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This month, ESQUIRE Philippines makes pop-cultural history in collaboration with the biggest band the country has ever known: the Eraserheads.
Since the Eraserheads broke up over a decade ago, their fans have despaired of ever hearing new music from these beloved icons, even as their subsequent reunion concerts here and abroad broke all attendance records. Now, ESQUIRE Philippines brings to you the Eraserheads of the 21st century, with two new singles: "Sabado" and "1995," only available with the CD included in this issue.
Also in this issue: Editor-in-Chief Erwin Romulo's in-depth account of the Eraserheads' London tour. By turns insightful, funny, informative, and heartbreaking, it is a unique document, both intensely personal and engagingly human. Meanwhile, Audrey N. Carpio voyages to Zambia to explore its mesmerizing landscapes. And Jerome Gomez journeys to Japan, spending ten days in the land of cherry blossoms during springtime.
Rounding out this special Travel issue, ESQUIRE features a behind-the-scenes look at air transport, as a former flight attendant fills us in on what really happens when you're traveling 37,000 feet above the ground. Also: ever wonder what people get out of bed for in the more distant corners of the globe? A look at seven breakfasts, from Mexico to Suriname. (They go far beyond just eggs and toast.)
Plus: new fiction from Luis Katigbak, a What I’ve Learned interview with the inimitable (and incorrigible) Teodoro "Teddyboy" Locsin Jr., and an ESQ&A with acclaimed historian Ambeth Ocampo.
All this and more, this month on ESQUIRE.
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ESQUIRE's Travel Issue will soon be available in both print and digital editions.
Note: The print cover price of Esquire’s September issue inclusive of a CD bearing the Eraserheads’ latest recording is P400.
Digital editions of Esquire’s September issue purchased through the App Store (Esquire Newsstand App) and on Buqo are priced at $3.99. The digital editions purchased through Buqo (Android) is priced at P175. The new Eraserheads songs are available for streaming within Esquire’s September issue for the whole month of September only when purchased via the Buqo app (for iOS and Android devices) or the Esquire Newsstand App (for iOS only). The songs will be removed from the September issue after September 30, 2014.
The Zinio version of Esquire’s September issue will not carry the new Eraserheads songs and as such, will remain at $2.99.
