Among institutions working in Jakarta to cultivate a growing interest in foreign rights sales: the Lontar Foundation, the National Book Committee, and the Indonesia Rights Fair. Slow Gains in Rights Sales One of the most sustained efforts on the international scene in publishing today is that of … [Read more...]

Frankfurt, 15.07.2013: In 2015 the Frankfurt Book Fair will present “the vibrant literature, talents and the rich culture of one of the most populous and ‘young’ countries in the world, of which only little is known in Germany”, says Director of Frankfurt Book Fair, Juergen Boos. Indonesia will … [Read more...]

"We should not be afraid of the consequences. Everything we put out there is being scrutinized, used to humiliate us," said Devi Asmarani, chief editor of feminist publication Magdalene, about how more people should speak out and voice their stories to counter intolerance. Devi was a member of … [Read more...]

It’s been a while since I attended a festival in Indonesia. Last decade I was a regular visitor to Java, taking part in Utan Kayu Bienale, (Jakarta, Bandung, Lampung) Salihara Biennale( Jakarta), Perfurbance (Jogjakarta) and Mata Air (Salitiga). When I told aussie friends I was going to attend … [Read more...]

Diverse, fresh, and vivid voices animate this extraordinary writers’ festival. Held over four days in Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, the 2018 Varuna Sydney Writers’ Festival program presented a strong program of marvellous, ethnically diverse, fresh, and vigorous contemporary Australian and … [Read more...]