Featuring new illustrations by Yoel Kristiandi and design development by Joey Fong of The 1984, Binatang Press! reinterprets the publication for contemporary readers while remaining faithful to the spirit of stories that have endured for decades. Edited by Andreas Junus, the book invites readers … [Read more...]
Wisanggeni: Sang Buronan
July 1, 2026 by
Are humans free, or bound by destiny? From the depths of the ocean, Wisanggeni the Fugitive storms the heavens in search of an answer. Thrilling as a martial arts epic. Wise as a philosophical tome. Light as lighthearted entertainment. Originally serialized in the weekly magazine Zaman, from … [Read more...]
The Good Sea
June 22, 2026 by
The asylum seekers who fought for independence in East Timor First, I thought the boat was going to split in two and sink. Some of us could not swim. We were all going to die if the boat sank. But I thought, 'Oh well, we have made it this far; if we die, we will be considered heroes, there will … [Read more...]
Phoning Faust
June 18, 2026 by
Queer mixed Indonesian college student Dian Faust attempts to call the suicide hotline only to dial the wrong number, her finger slipping and typing in six three times (the mark of the Devil). The mysterious voice on the other end of the line is revealed to be a charming scam caller named Memphis … [Read more...]
Dalam Rahim Ibuku Tak Ada Anjing
May 12, 2026 by
Words are the most slippery, decrepit, and absurd institutions of communication. Language is perhaps the most problematic of all human creations. The world of referents—residing in our memories or social labels (stereotypes)—is like a snake lurking, ready to pounce on every text. A text created by … [Read more...]
