Arnold Arre
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Arnold Arre (born on September 2, 1971 in Metro Manila, Philippines) is a Filipino comic book writer and artist. He has won National Book Awards from the Manila Critics Circle for his graphic novels The Mythology Class (1999), a four-part action-adventure miniseries that was re-released as a Special Collected Edition by Adarna House in 2005 and Trip to Tagaytay (2000), a one-shot future fiction short story. Both were released under his self-owned Tala Comics Publishing. His other titles include the romantic comedy After Eden (graphic novel) (2002), published by Adarna House, and the self-published Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat (2006). Aside from his comics work, Arnold has done numerous design and illustration jobs for various clients such as The San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts and Sony BMG Music Entertainment Philippines. He has also taken part in local and international group exhibits and has had a one-man fantasy-themed show, Mythos in 2000. Arnold resides in Quezon City and is married to graphic designer Cynthia Bauzon.
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[edit] Works
[edit] Graphic Novels
- Self-published
| Year of release | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Mythology Class | Winner, Best Comic Book
19th Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards |
| 2000 | Trip to Tagaytay | Winner, Best Comic Book
20th Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards |
| 2006 | Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat |
- Published by Adarna House
| Year of release | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | After Eden (graphic novel) | Finalist, Best Comic Book
2003 Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards |
| 2005 | The Mythology Class Special Collected Edition | Winner, Best Comic Book
2000 Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards |
- Commissioned Work
- Illustration for Graphic Classics:Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (2002, Eureka Productions)
- Illustration for Graphic Classics: H. P. Lovecraft (2002, Eureka Productions)
- Cover for Graphic Classics: Jack London volume 1 (2003, Eureka Productions)
- Pencils and Inks for Lastikman (2004, Mango Comics)
- 21-page comic for Graphic Classics:Jack London volume 2 - The Wit of Porportuk (2006, Eureka Productions)
- Illustrated for Cast (comic):Issue 10 (2006, Nautilus Comics)
- Illustrated for Cast (comic):Issue 11 (2007, Nautilus Comics)
[edit] Design Projects
- Album packaging illustration:
| Year of release | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Revenge of the Fishlips
Keltscross |
Released by BMG Records Pilipinas, Inc |
| 2001 | Little Monsters Under Your Bed
The Itchyworms |
Released by Viva Music Philippines |
| 2001 | One More | Released by BMG Records Pilipinas, Inc |
| 2002 | Sacred Works of Ryan Cayabyab | Released by BMG Records Pilipinas, Inc |
| 2004 | Great Original Pilipino Music | Released by BMG Records Pilipinas, Inc |
| 2004 | The Eraserheads Anthology
The Eraserheads |
Released by BMG Records Pilipinas, Inc |
| 2004 | Bomb Threat
Sexbomb Girls |
Released by BMG Records Pilipinas, Inc
Finalist, Best Music Packaging Awit Awards |
| 2005 | Sharon Sings Alcasid | Released by Sony BMG Music Entertainment |
| 2005 | UltraelectromagneticJam
Tribute album for the Eraserheads |
Released by Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Finalist, Best Music Packaging Awit Awards |
| 2006 | The 2-in-1 Series: Sandwich | Released by Sony BMG Music Entertainment |
| 2006 | The 2-in-1 Series: Yano | Released by Sony BMG Music Entertainment |
| 2006 | The 2-in-1 Series: Color it Red
Color it Red |
Released by Sony BMG Music Entertainment |
| 2006 | The 2-in-1 Series: Sugar Hiccup
Sugar Hiccup |
Released by Sony BMG Music Entertainment |
| 2006 | The 2-in-1 Series: The Company | Released by Sony BMG Music Entertainment |
| 2006 | The 2-in-1 Series: Wolfgang | Released by Sony BMG Music Entertainment |
| 2006 | The 2-in-1 Series: Francis M | Released by Sony BMG Music Entertainment |
| 2006 | The 2-in-1 Series: Razorback | Released by Sony BMG Music Entertainment |
| 2006 | The 2-in-1 Series: Mojofly | Released by Sony BMG Music Entertainment |
| 2006 | The 2-in-1 Series: Grace Nono | Released by Sony BMG Music Entertainment |
| 2006 | All Seats are Taken
The Pin-up Girls |
Released by Sutton Records |
| 2006 | Eraserheads Anthology Two
The Eraserheads |
Sony BMG Music Entertainment |
| 2006 | Bandang Pinoy, Lasang Hotdog
Tribute Album for Hotdog |
Sony BMG Music Entertainment |
- Others:
| Year | Project | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-2006 | Wall mural for RF Online | Commissioned by Arc Worldwide/RF Online Philippines
Situated at the basement level of SM Megamall from November 2005 to May 2006 |
[edit] Awards
- 19th Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards (1999): Best Comic Book, The Mythology Class
- 20th Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards (2000): Best Comic Book, Trip to Tagaytay
[edit] Exhibits
- Mythos (2000)- Crucible Gallery, SM Megamall
- Filipino Art and Artists Exhibition (2001)- Gallery 139, Glorietta 4
- Filipino Art and Artists Exhibition (2001)- San Francisco and New Jersey, USA
- Episode 3 Group Exhibit (2003)- Robinson's Galleria
- ROMIX Italian Comics Festival (2003)- Rome, Italy
[edit] Education
- St. Martin Technical Institute, Mandaluyong City (1978-79)
- Lourdes School of Mandaluyong, Mandaluyong City (1979-80)
- Cainta Catholic School, Cainta, Rizal (1980-89)
- University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City (1989-94)
[edit] References
- Arnold Arre's profile on the Graphic Classics website
- Arnold Arre's profile on the Nautilus Comics website
