Media Clippings
A compilation of every mention of Indonesian writers, written on English/foreign-language media. See also What Media Say.
Time to shine for Indonesian literature
Oct 18, 2015 / Jakarta Post by Yuliasri PerdaniThere is a sense of pride for Indonesians strolling down the streets of Frankfurt this week, as Indonesian authors and comic artists take part in discussions and activities around the city. Novels by Laksmi Pamuntjak, ...
Indonesian Writers Share Their Stories at Frankfurt Bookfair
Oct 17, 2015 / Tempo EnglishLitterateur, novelist and feminist Nurhayati Sri Hardini Siti Nukatin –popularly known as NH Dini- and writer Ahmad Tohari shared their stories at writers gathering In Conversation Kampong and City Tales at Indonesian Pavillion in Frankfurt ...
“Bracing For It” in 19 Languages: AmazonCrossing Opens to Submissions
Oct 16, 2015 / Writer Unboxed by Porter Anderson[hide for=”!logged”]Looking for the Lingo The first thing Bloomberg News’ Allesandro Speciale wanted to know when he sat down to interview me here at Frankfurt Book Fair’s Business Club is: “Is translation as big an ...
Translation is key to Indonesian literature going global
Oct 16, 2015 / Jakarta Post by Endy BayuniIndonesian writers have had a grand and stylish coming-out party here at the Frankfurt Book Fair this week, as Indonesia is featuring as guest of honor at the world’s biggest and oldest book festival. The global publishing industry is giving Indonesia a warm welcome as it becomes privy to the richness and diversity of Indonesian literature and culture. Many writers who have hitherto been known only to Indonesian readers are now set to go global as their works have suddenly become available in many foreign languages.
Commentary: We miss you in Frankfurt, Mr. President
Oct 15, 2015 / Jakarta Post by Endy BayuniNo one can say that Indonesia lacks the imagination to be able to produce literary works of global standards. Certainly not after Frankfurt. They just have never had the access. Handled properly, this could be a milestone and a badly needed boost for the Indonesian literary world in taking the world stage. Which is why the absence of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is most regrettable, even unforgivable. His minders must have lacked the imagination to understand what his presence would have meant for Indonesian literature. The official excuses for his absence, that he will be traveling to the US in October or that he will be making a trip to Europe in December anyway, are just unacceptable.
World meet Indonesian literature at the Buchmesse
Oct 15, 2015 / Il manifesto by Antonia Soriente“17,000 Islands of Imagination,” this year’s title of the most important book festival in the world, refers to the event’s honored guest: Indonesia. The international spotlight at the Frankfurt Book Fair (the Buchmesse), which opened Oct. 13 with a lecture by Salman Rushdie and runs through Oct. 18, is a rare opportunity for the country to introduce itself. For despite being the fifth most populous nation, the home of the most Muslims and having an impressive cultural and linguistic diversity, Indonesia struggles to catch the world’s attention.
Press Release: AmazonCrossing Announces Spotlight on Indonesian Literature
Oct 15, 2015 / Digital Book WorldAmazon Publishing commits to publish Indonesian authors beginning in 2016. Spotlight part of $10 million investment to increase publication of international books into English SEATTLE—October 15, 2015—(NASDAQ: AMZN)—AmazonCrossing, the literary translation imprint of Amazon Publishing, ...
An introduction to the literature of Indonesia, 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair’s Guest of Honour
Oct 14, 2015 / Conversation by Manneke BudimanIndonesia is the world’s fourth most populous country and among the most culturally diverse. Yet not many people are familiar with literary works by Indonesian writers. Why is that? Well … Indonesian literature plunged into obscurity following an anti-communist massacre in 1965-1966 that brought Suharto’s repressive New Order regime to power. As we enter the 50th year of the communist purge, this is about to change. Indonesia is the Guest of Honour in this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, taking place from October 14 to 16.
Frankfurt Book Fair Officially Opened
Oct 14, 2015 / Tempo English by Arif ZulkifliThe 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair was officially opened on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Frankfurt Messe, Germany. Indonesia was made as a guest of honor at the 500-year-old event. Attending the opening ceremony were Indonesian Elementary and Secondary Minister Anies Baswedan, Indonesian Ambassador to Germany Fauzi Bowo, Indonesia Pavilion Organizing Committee chief Goenawan Mohamad, Frankfurt Mayor Peter Feldmann and other local authorities.
Little-known Indonesian writers tackle taboos on world stage
Oct 13, 2015 / Jakarta Post by Nick PerryLittle-known Indonesian writers will take center stage at the world’s largest book fair this week, led by trailblazing women tackling taboos in their conservative homeland, from historic injustices to sex and religion. Indonesia is the ...