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In this article: Ayu Utami Feby Indirani Lian Gouw

By Jasmin Kirkbride
Originally published in BookBrunch.
Aug 11, 2015

Attention is being drawn to Indonesia’s literary offerings as it is set to be the Guest of Honour at Frankfurt Book Fair 2015. To boost interest in rights and test the waters for Frankfurt, a ...

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