Badhi and Zaina is a story of two souls who complete each other—Badhi, who finds escape in skateboarding and music, and Zaina, a tireless dream-chaser with unwavering determination. Together, they take on the world, standing by each other through laughter and tears. Their friendship is a symphony … [Read more...]
Melihat Lebih Jernih
August 4, 2025 by
Life is the turning of a wheel that doesn't always follow a linear path. Life will always find markers in each of its pauses. Meaningful surprises, events that alter the course of the journey, various blows, and a turning point in the wandering. Every moment carries deep meaning and feeling for … [Read more...]
ecdysis: cacophony of skins
July 13, 2025 by
Released May 19th, ecdysis: cacophony of skins is the latest pamphlet from the award winning poet Dena Igusti. Dena is a queer, non-binary Indonesian Muslim poet, playwright, filmmaker, producer, and FGC survivor & activist raised in Queens, NYC. Their pamphlet Cut Woman (Game Over Books) was … [Read more...]
Pagar Rumahku Berubah Warna
June 29, 2025 by
I want to tell you a story in the clearest voice your ears can hear and your mind can follow. Rain is growing around my house. Its drops are red, purple, blue—or any color you can imagine in a child’s painting. Don’t interrupt or ask questions. This is simply how the story goes. The acacia trees … [Read more...]
Hantu Padang
June 29, 2025 by
Hantu Padang is Esah Tegar Putra’s latest poetry collection, written over a considerable span of time. This collection is his way of seeing, remembering, and revisiting the city where he grew up. His journeys back and forth between Sumatra and Java make Hantu Padang more than just a record of … [Read more...]
