Budi Darma came to Bloomington for a degree and left with pages of stories filled with Bloomington landmarks like College Mall, Fess Avenue and the Indiana Memorial Union. The Indonesian absurdist writer observed Bloomington between his work as a graduate student in the English department. Darma … [Read more...]
Famous Indonesian author’s Bloomington-set book to be published in English for first time
April 25, 2026 by
“The Dog Meows, the Cat Barks” by Eka Kurniawan
April 12, 2026 by
Eka Kurniawan’s The Dog Meows, the Cat Barks follows the coming of age of Sato Reang, a mischievous boy growing up in a small Indonesian town, whose life moves between childhood pranks, religious pressure, friendship with the deeply pious Jamal, and the consequences of choosing rebellion over … [Read more...]
Seven Asian writers gather at Khaosod ahead of Chommanard award
April 4, 2026 by
When seven distinguished women writers from Southeast and East Asia gathered at the Khaosod office in Bangkok on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 — most shortlisted for the prestigious Chommanard International Women’s Literary Award — the conversation moved well beyond books, touching on country, identity, … [Read more...]
Indonesian Horror Franchise Finale ‘Danur: The Last Chapter’ Lands at EST N8 for Worldwide Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
March 27, 2026 by
EST N8, the international finance, production and sales company, has acquired worldwide sales rights to “Danur: The Last Chapter,” the final entry in one of Indonesia’s most successful horror franchises. Produced by MD Pictures, the film is being shopped to international buyers at Hong Kong … [Read more...]
Gadis Kretek Strengthens Indonesia–Korea Cultural Diplomacy
March 27, 2026 by
The launch of the Korean-language version of the novel Gadis Kretek marks an important step in strengthening cultural diplomacy between Indonesia and South Korea. The event was held at the ASEAN-Korea Centre in Seoul on Friday, 13 March 2026, as part of efforts to introduce Indonesian literature to … [Read more...]
