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Society 3 months ago
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Lively libraries, bookshops defy ‘myth’ of low reading interest
Offline reading spaces across the capital are abuzz with activity, presenting a counterpoint to the country's oft-cited poor reading interest, though increasing access to literary materials in remote regions remains a challenge.
Books 3 years ago
What I’ve learned: Maesy Angelina, indie bookshop POST cofounder
Whether it is shrugging off labels or simply staying true to why she started POST—an independent bookshop and publisher in Pasar Santa, South Jakarta—, Maesy Angelina looks back on what she’s learned with a fondness and maturity we should all strive to adopt.
Books 7 years ago
Herlina Markus: Last guardian of Bandung's legendary comic store
Despite her children’s repeated requests to shut down her Maranatha comic store in Bandung, West Java, Herlina Markus is staying true to her heart, patiently waiting for comic book lovers to discover the legendary wayang comic books that propelled the place to popularity in the 1960s.
