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08/06/2026

Pop culture can be leveraged to undermine political blockades. But as an olive branch, it can also bridge the divide where traditional politics falter.

📩 Read: The power of pop culture in the time of conflict.

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The Nirmana Series by author has a loyal followings in Malaysia. It's been our radar since our London days. This year w...
07/06/2026

The Nirmana Series by author has a loyal followings in Malaysia. It's been our radar since our London days. This year we're glad to get a graphic novel and a book, along with some stunning posters. We love the illustrations by MJ Ajiff.

A 5-min short film by Mintt Studio titled "Nirnama VS Tok Long Senyum" was launched during KL International Book Fair to promote the series. It's available to watch on Youtube.

We hope it can become a full-fledged animation work soon.

We made it to stand. We got both versions of 'Love and Lost' and 'Cinta dan Kehilangan' by , Zheng by Christopher Teh a...
07/06/2026

We made it to stand. We got both versions of 'Love and Lost' and 'Cinta dan Kehilangan' by , Zheng by Christopher Teh and a few history and sociology titles. The fair is still on tomorrow on Sunday. Go get some nice books.

Kebaya fit for book covers. "Salina" by A. Samad Said (with illustration by Imuda) and in the next photo, "Gadis Kretek"...
07/06/2026

Kebaya fit for book covers. "Salina" by A. Samad Said (with illustration by Imuda) and in the next photo, "Gadis Kretek" by Ratih Kumala. Fact: Our editor's father named her after A. Samad Said's titular character.


07/06/2026

So much fun! The talented ushers at .my encouraging the book fair visitors with a song and a bit of rapping in the evening 👏🏼 It's the last day today. Go visit.


🦸‍♂️ Pop culture can be leveraged to undermine political blockades. But as an olive branch, it can also bridge the divid...
25/05/2026

🦸‍♂️ Pop culture can be leveraged to undermine political blockades. But as an olive branch, it can also bridge the divide where traditional politics falter.

On 28 February 2026, a series of US missile attacks on Minab, Iran, killed 155 people, predominantly children and school staff. In the aftermath, the conflict transitioned from physical warfare to a sophisticated digital and psychological battlefield. Iran counters President Donald Trump's dehumanising narratives with the use global pop culture symbols and AI-generated Lego videos.

We also look at the birth of SEAblings, where a month of intense online spats between Knetz and Southeast Asian K-pop fans were successfully diffused by the organised action of MONSTA X's fandom MONBEBE during THE X: NEXUS tour in the region.

🍿 Read: The power of pop culture in the time of conflict.

https://storyofbooks.co.uk/2026/05/25/the-power-of-pop-culture-in-the-time-of-conflict/

📷 Goku vs Wukong. China vs Japan FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier poster by Chinese sports site Dongquidi.

We're still rummaging through our art collection from . One of our favourite items are bag straps from illustrator . We ...
22/05/2026

We're still rummaging through our art collection from . One of our favourite items are bag straps from illustrator . We finally got access to the ground floor on the final day. So we're happy to find arty straps for our bags.

I've always like utility wear but I don't really want to look like a mountaineer or wear a generic design like a fashion horse. So the straps are perfect for fun customise and add much needed artiness to my daily wear.

📷 llustrated bag strap attached to small utility bag; illustrated strap attached to Russel & Bromley messenger bag.

The has become a go-to destination for pop art lovers in Kuala Lumpur since the launch of Supertoy Fest. At KLIF 2026 w...
18/05/2026

The has become a go-to destination for pop art lovers in Kuala Lumpur since the launch of Supertoy Fest. At KLIF 2026 we saw an exciting exhibition featuring three artists .huez It was great to see the crowd appreciating the showcase.

For us personally, we prefer to visit during the quiet times to 'hear' the art better.


We managed to catch up with at her Willwin FM studio on Day 3, because she was so popular. Her work charted the journey...
18/05/2026

We managed to catch up with at her Willwin FM studio on Day 3, because she was so popular.

Her work charted the journey of the single woman through pop art lens and retro aesthetics. It's humorous, sassy yet hopeful and romantic. We can't wait have The Hoe-lidays poster on our studio wall.


At KLIF 2026, we weren't looking for any particular trends. We decided to attend for three days to enjoy the showcases a...
18/05/2026

At KLIF 2026, we weren't looking for any particular trends. We decided to attend for three days to enjoy the showcases at our own time.

Although it was an art fair, we choose to experience it as a gallery too. Naturally as storytellers, we were drawn to theatrical experience and themed journeys. Entering an artist's universe is a special and rare experience. So, we'd like to share some highlights here.

📷 Charmed universe at Chenny Aviana's .nny showcase, an artist from Indonesia. We picked up two of her work: 60cm x 60cm Sanctuary and Trinkets mini scarves. Her art capture soft and warm moments. We asked if the character was actually her and she just smiled.


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