A group of senior citizens set out to visit an amusement park for one last suicidal ride… A wannabe influencer takes a driverless taxi through the streets of Jakarta, only to discover the destination she’s hurtling towards is now underwater... A daughter despairs at her mother’s wish to leave … [Read more...]
Indonesian Writing in Translation
August 16, 2018 by
This compilation of translations of modern Indonesian literature originated as a series of class exercises performed by some of my students at Cornell University as a part of the advanced Indonesian language class during the years 1952-1955. The selections have now been compiled primarily for use in … [Read more...]
New York After Midnight
June 5, 2017 by
New York After Midnight: 11 Indonesian Short Stories … [Read more...]
BooksActually’s Gold Standard 2016
May 29, 2017 by
BooksActually's Gold Standard 2016 is a highly anticipated new annual anthology from indie bookstore BooksActually, comprising short fiction by the best cult writers of East Asia, Southeast Asia and the diaspora. Showcasing some of the most compelling and original voices of the moment, this … [Read more...]
Cahaya Mata Sang Pewaris
May 22, 2017 by
Cahaya Mata Sang Pewaris: Kisah Nyata Anak-Cucu Korban Tragedi ’65 (Glimmers in the eyes of the heirs: True stories from children and grandchildren of the ’65 tragedy), Putu Oka Sukanta has put the spotlight back on the issues. The writer, an activist who has tirelessly pushed for reconciliation … [Read more...]