Areca Books is a rapidly growing niche publisher based in Penang, Malaysia. Its ethos combines editorial intelligence, research rigour, elegant production and marketing flair, appealing to both popular readers and academic researchers of Malaysia and Southeast Asia. The imprint has a proud reputation for pioneering works that celebrate genius loci and sense of place. Its richly illustrated publications are enduring contributions to the fields of cultural heritage, social history, visual arts and the environment.

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