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Hungary's 'master of the apocalypse' Krasznahorkai wins literature Nobel

Critically difficult and demanding, his style was described once by Krasznahorkai himself as "reality examined to the point of madness".

4 weeks ago
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Through Liu Kang’s lens: A time capsule of Indonesia in 1952

A rediscovered trove of photographs, sketches and letters reveals artist Liu Kang’s intimate journey through Indonesia in the 1950s, capturing a young nation in transition and the everyday lives of its people. ...

1 month ago
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From novelist to influencer: the many sides to Albert Camus

Winner of the Nobel prize three years before his tragic death in 1960 at the age of 46, Camus has found new admirers in younger generations who love to quote him in rap lyrics and on social media. ...

2 months ago

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Photographer captures human face of endangered species

A new book by British photographer Tim Flach documents some of Earth's most treasured species pushed to the brink of extinction by manmade crises, from pangolins hunted for their scales to Brazil's pied tamarin threatened by urbanisation.

7 years ago
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‘Rurouni Kenshin’ manga put on hold over author’s scandal

Due to the unforeseen series of events, the production and release of the new “Rurouni Kenshin: Hokkaido” five-story arc will now be put on a hiatus, according to J-News, as relayed by Anime News Network.

7 years ago
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Borobudur festival puts spotlight on pluralism

The 6th Borobudur Writers and Cultural Festival (BWCF) opened on Thursday in Yogyakarta with a theme that focuses on Borobudur temple’s Gandawyuha reliefs.

7 years ago
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‘Rurouni Kenshin’ creator arrested for possession of child pornography

The Japanese are abuzz over the arrest of “Rurouni Kenshin” creator Nobuhiro Watsuki on the charge of possessing child pornography.

7 years ago
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China's futuristic library: More fiction than books

A futuristic Chinese library has wowed book lovers around the world with its white, undulating shelves rising from floor to ceiling, but if you read between the lines you'll find something is missing.

7 years ago
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Intan Paramaditha's 'Gentayangan' crosses many borders

Written in the style of a choose-your-own adventure novel, Intan Paramaditha’s latest book Gentayangan: Pilih Sendiri Petualangan Sepatu Merahmu (The Wandering: Choose Your Own Red Shoes Adventure) hands you a pair of pretty red shoes and sets you free to roam the earth.

7 years ago
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'Origin': Written from outside Dan Brown's comfort zone

Much-loved, much-hated best-selling thriller author Dan Brown is back with yet another Robert Langdon adventure in Origin.

8 years ago
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Eka Kurniawan: Writing fearlessly

“This book is a baby accidentally born,” he said after the launch of Vengeance.  

8 years ago
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Garden library brings books to public spaces in Kupang, Atambua

Literacy has been a global concern around the world and Indonesia is no exception.

8 years ago
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Qaisra Shahraz: A voice for the struggle of women everywhere

An author following the path of Jane Austen and George Elliott, telling the story of women, their struggles and rights.

8 years ago
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Reading Latin America

Latin American literature is celebrated at Salihara Theater in South Jakarta.

8 years ago
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Depardieu looks to Koran for 'sensuality'

French acting legend Gerard Depardieu revealed he frequently turns to the Koran in search of "sensuality" in a book of reflections released on Thursday. 

8 years ago
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John Green’s new novel is better and more personal than ‘The Fault in Our Stars’

'Turtles All the Way Down' is a compelling, authentic portrait of geek love and living with mental illness.

8 years ago
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Berlin State Library boasts 700 historical Indonesian manuscripts

The Berlin State Library in Germany houses approximately 700 historical Indonesian manuscripts among its collection of 80,000 from all over the world.

8 years ago
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World's largest library on Indonesia opens in Leiden

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands inaugurated in Leiden last week the Asian Library, which houses the world’s largest collection on Indonesia, including two United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) heritage documents. 

8 years ago
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Pullman's 'Dark Materials' world re-emerges after 17-year wait

The 17-year wait for a return to the mystical world of British author Philip Pullman's "Dark Materials" series ended Thursday with the release of "La Belle Sauvage", the first volume of a new trilogy.

8 years ago
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Sequel launched to Mandela's 'Long Walk' autobiography

The sequel to Nelson Mandela's celebrated autobiography "Long Walk to Freedom" will be released on Thursday after his unfinished draft was completed by a South African writer, his foundation announced.

8 years ago
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British and US authors vie for Man Booker Prize

Three British and three US authors will on Tuesday discover which one of them is the winner of this year's Man Booker Prize, whose shortlist stirred controversy over its big name omissions.

8 years ago
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Ratih Kumala: An instinctive, detailed storyteller

Pursuing a career as a writer requires a lot of energy and persistence, according to novelist-scriptwriter Ratih Kumala.

8 years ago
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God can't survive science, 'Da Vinci Code' author says

God cannot survive science, "The Da Vinci Code" author Dan Brown said on Thursday, putting his faith in technological advances to connect people in new ways that would eventually scrap the need for religion.

8 years ago
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New ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ novel set for release in November

Fans of the Fifty Shades of Grey series can expect to enjoy a new book slated for release on Nov. 28.

8 years ago
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Makeup artists share tips in collaborative book ‘Face on Point’

Three generations of makeup artists, Irwan Riady, Adi Adrian and Marlene Hariman, launched a tutorial book titled Face on Point on Monday.

8 years ago
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Nirwan Dewanto straddling three worlds

Indonesian writer Nirwan Derwanto talks about his works in visual arts, art criticism and poetry.

8 years ago
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Demand surges for Nobel winner's works in native Japan: Publisher

The Japanese publisher of Nagasaki-born Kazuo Ishiguro said Friday it would republish eight of the British author's books in translation, reporting "a huge number of orders" after he won the Nobel Literature Prize.

8 years ago
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Analyzing 'Pretext for Mass Murder'

In the historical record of the events in Indonesia in 1965, John Roosa’s Pretext for Mass Murder: The September 30th Movement and Suharto’s Coup d’Etat in Indonesia has always been one of the main documents for study.

8 years ago
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Proust paid for good reviews of his masterpiece

The French writer Marcel Proust paid for glowing reviews of the first volume of his "Remembrance of Things Past" to be put into newspapers, letters by the great author reveal.

8 years ago
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Book Review: Understanding death through irony in 'When Breath Becomes Air'

Neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi’s cancer was the only answer to his question, “What makes a life worth living?”             

8 years ago
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'Inggris di Jawa' an alternative perspective of the British Occupation of Java

An Indonesian translation of historian Peter Carey’s interpretation of the British occupation of Java from an old Javanese manuscript propels us to rethink Indonesia’s position in the global world.

8 years ago
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Survive the book: How to read and actually understand nonfiction

This strategy is intended to help the reader to read effectively and retain as much information as possible. 

8 years ago
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Online platform PiBo aims to improve children’s enthusiasm in reading

PiBo, an online bookstore and e-reader app, was officially launched at Kopi Kalyan, South Jakarta, on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Said to be Indonesia’s first online bookstore that is specifically made for children, PiBo aims to encourage kids to read with quality reading materials.

8 years ago
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