When I approached major Indonesian poet Sapardi Djoko Damono – godfather of that sprawling nation’s contemporary poetics and a renowned translator of English-language works into Bahasa Indonesia – about working with me on a kind of ‘translation exchange’ to then publish online and promote in our … [Read more...]
Myth and History: Writing from Indonesia
May 6, 2017 by
In October of this year, Indonesia will make its appearance as the guest of honor (GOH) at the Frankfurt Book Fair (FBF)—the first country from Southeast Asia to be so honored. Because Frankfurt is the largest annual book publishing event in the world, it is, possibly, a once-in-a-lifetime … [Read more...]
‘Horizon’ magazine switches to online after 50 years of publication
May 4, 2017 by
Indonesian literary magazine Horizon has stopped publishing its printed publication and will instead produce only online content. The announcement was made Tuesday at an event in Jakarta to mark on the magazine’s 50th anniversary. “In order to embrace advanced technology, Horizon’s print … [Read more...]
Powerhouse Spanish Agency Pontas Literary Marks 25 Years
April 29, 2017 by
[hide for="!logged"]Dia Sant Jordi, Barcelona's annual celebration of books, coincided with the Pontas Agency's 25th anniversary. Every year on April 23, the residents of Barcelona celebrate Dia Sant Jordi (Saint George Day) by giving each other books and roses. The swapping began in 1926, when a … [Read more...]
Crossing Boundaries: New voices from Indonesia
April 29, 2017 by
A breathtaking collection of short stories has been translated from various Indonesian languages into English, providing insight into modern life in our northern neighbour. This collection of stories has its origins in the town of Ubud — a magical place surrounded by rice terraces and tropical … [Read more...]
