Nick : A Portrait of the Artist Nick Joaquin

remembering Nick JoaquinDEDICATIONKnowing How Niock felt about his cherished country, we pay tyribute in this biography to the Philippines, most especially to the Filipino people who have enjoyed his writings, and to others who still have to discover them. To Chita Joaquin, for her constant and unflagging loyalty, and to the rest of the Joaquin clan, who lenht their support to this project, proud to have as mem ber a gifted brilliant fictionist and literary icon, Nick JoaquinTJTo Ki, who was always there to point out the majesty of mountains, there serenity of quiet nights, and the peace that stillness brings. And to Budhsi, our daughter, who continues to inspire by trusting that everyone canb continue dreaming and doing.GCK