Articles tagged with "book reviews"
Future plans of the Lontar Foundation
By Barrie | April 28th, 2008 |
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After 20 years, the Lontar Foundation has decided on a major make-over as a modern multi-media Indonesian literary promotion agency. This means a new approach to marketing Indonesian literature in... [Read this entry]
Book Review: Enjoy Jakarta Shopping
By Barrie | April 28th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
This week I was delighted to find out that the Jakarta City Government Tourist Office had done something constructive in order to promote our fair and lovely city. I happened... [Read this entry]
Indonesians in Focus: Iin Mutmainah
By Barrie | April 28th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
To ensure the survival of their art, theatrical actors and actresses in Indonesia need to explore their creativity. As did Iin Mutmainah, 31, a theatrical actress from Lampung, who since... [Read this entry]
Book Review:The Jakarta Good Food Guide 2008-2009
By Barrie | April 24th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
If you want to read just one book about food in Jakarta, make it The Jakarta Good Food Guide (JGFG). This is an indispensable guide for foodies and travelers looking... [Read this entry]
Indonesians in Focus: Habiburrahman El Shirazy
By Barrie | April 8th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Islam is an easy target for misrepresentation. It has been misunderstood and misused for centuries by its ignorant followers as well as its “enemies”. It is no surprise then that... [Read this entry]
Book Review: Encounters with The Dani
By Barrie | April 4th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
First published in 2003, Encounters With The Dani, a history of contact with the Dani tribe, is a book worth revisiting. It was written, photographed and designed by Susan Meiselas... [Read this entry]
The Delights of Used Bookstores
By Barrie | April 3rd, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Books and I are best friends. I cannot walk past a bookstore without entering and of course purchasing a few titles. It’s the same when I am on the road.... [Read this entry]
Indonesians in Focus: Fikar W. Eda
By Barrie | March 27th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
“Berbilah-bilah rencong/dengan sarung dan tangkai berkilap/tak lupa kami selipkan/pertanda /martabat/dan keagungan/betapa pedih hati kami/dari Jakarta/kalian hujamkan mata rencong itu/tepat di jantung kami” (Blades of rencong/with their shiny sheaths and handles/we... [Read this entry]
Indonesians in Focus: Godi Suwarma
By Barrie | March 21st, 2008 | Add a Comment »
From the long white hair to the sarong-style trousers and leather sandals from the West Java town of Garut, everything about Godi Suwarma says “artist”. But the Sundanese writer does... [Read this entry]
City Caricatures: Jakarta, West Java
By Barrie | March 4th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
A transvestite wearing a rowdy wig, gaudy makeup and shabby tank top singing a dangdut song in a baritone voice is not something most people want to see while sitting... [Read this entry]
