Launch of The Female Cell - 20 stories (all previously unpublished) by Rumaizah Abu Bakar in her first book that display an acute sense of observation, with humour and irony, but without prejudice or pandering. With minimalist sketches, she has the uncanny knack for suggesting danger in even the most mundane. If you have read her initial works in the News From Home anthology, see how she has matured.The collection is published by Silverfish Books under the Malaysian Literature in English series. The book features 20 stories in two parts:
1) Part 1 – Loves, Lies and Lives – 12 stories
2) Part 2 – Travel Tales – 8 stories
What others say:
Whether she is describing the kaleidoscopic panorama of Kuala Lumpur, or the prickly solitude of a traveller in Turkey, Rumaizah demonstrates a generous capacity for observation. A quietly assured debut collection.
-- Alfian Sa'at, writer, poet and playwright --
Rumaizah's stories are unpretentious and delightful. These short vignettes of human emotions and interactions are perfect for that rainy afternoon, accompanied by tea and biscuits. These stories have light in them.
-- Dina Zaman, author of I am Muslim --
The book will be launched during the Kuala Lumpur Alternative Bookfest 2011. Details are as follows:
Day/date : Saturday, 18 June 2011
Time : 3.45 to 4.30pm
Venue : Annexe Gallery, 2nd Flr, Annexe Building, Central Market, Jalan Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur
Tel no : 603-22844837
http://rumaizahabubakar.blogspot.com/
Admission is free for all. See you there!:)
