You started writing early in your high school days, what were you writing about most back then?I think it is exaggerating to say I started writing at high school. I was already writing, but it was mainly journaling, which was not for public consumption. There was a poem (about a tree in the midst of rain, if I remember correctly) which I wrote when I was in high school and sent much later to the Horison (which is the most important magazine for Indonesian literati) and it was published. I actually started writing - in the sense of having my writing published - when I was at university in the 1980's. I wrote poetry and essays. Those poems were surrealist, on the themes of a dream landscape, a journey to the moon, playing chess, and of childhood. In essays, I tried to understand the problems of art and culture in modern Indonesia; the relationship between literature and politics or the relationship between art and science. Indonesia is the Market Focus at The London Book Fair. What are your hopes The London Book Fair can help achieve for Indonesian writers?For the past four to five years I have been actively participating in a series of important international book fairs, including Frankfurt Book Fair & London Book Fair. The internationalisation of the book world and the translation of Indonesian literature into foreign languages is important to increase the standard of publishing. Indonesian literature is not known in the sea of world literature: it needs better... Continue reading at 'British Council global'
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Writers of adult books, children’s books, international publishing, and creativity in general will be featured at London Book Fair 2025. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Adam Ridgway: An Array of Talent n an early announcement from the 2025 edition of London Book Fair today... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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His blog, The Shatzkin Files, was an essential read for industry insiders. His observations about the changes digital publishing would bring were prophetic. Continue reading at The New York Times
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This year’s report, based on 632 responses to our annual survey, reveals the beginnings of a generational shift in publishing, and continuing unease about AI. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Despite the publishing industry’s grim outlook, many outliers are simultaneously fighting to change and reluctantly accepting the status quo. Continue reading at Digiday
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Late in 1933, Dylan Thomas started writing a new short story. “The theme of the story I dreamed in a nightmare,” he wrote to a friend. “If successful, if the words fit to the thoughts, it will be one of the most ghastly short stories ever written.” Thomas was possessed, in part, by rejection.... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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Stewart Collins says support for the Petworth literary festival in West Sussex is growing, and Kathryn Streatfield suggests local events are the solution for a changing festival worldLaura Barton’s piece paints an understandably downbeat picture of where we are now in the world of the literary... Continue reading at The Guardian
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The United States' book publishing trade in August was up 13.4 percent year over year, and was up 8.1 percent year-to-date. The post AAP StatShot: US Publishing Industry Up 8.5 Percent in August appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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The “Yellowface” author is using her voice to bring Asian and Asian American histories to life on the page, and advocating for others to do the same. Continue reading at HuffPost
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More exhibitor milestones were celebrated at the 2024 Frankfurt Book Fair with cake deliveries from book fair staff. The post Publishers Celebrate 25 and 50 Years as Frankfurt Exhibitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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At Colombia's Frankfurt Book Fair stand, Isabel Cristina Giraldo is helping Colombian publishers and authors connect with international audiences. The post At Frankfurt: Isabel Cristina Giraldo on Sharing Colombian Stories appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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In a Frankfurt Book Fair discussion moderated by publisher Mercy Kirui, two authors are 'putting Africa at the center' of their work. The post Frankfurt: Authors Scholastica Moraa and Emmanuel Ngwainmbi Advocate for Authentic African Voices appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Brazil's publishers this year are proud of their editorial maturity and their investment in international activities, with 38 publishers at Brazil's Frankfurt Book Fair stand. The post Brazilian Publishers Set Sights on Global Market at Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Longtime Frankfurt Book Fair exhibitors celebrate anniversary years with cake and colleagues. Here are a few celebrations this year. By Hannah Johnson 75 Years in Frankfurt 50 Years at Frankfurt Book Fair 35 Years at Frankfurt Book Fair 25 Years at Frankfurt Book Fair The post Frankfurt... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Publishing Perspectives’ 2024 Frankfurt Book Fair magazine is a showcase of global publishing, book market trends, and people to know. By Hannah Johnson s thousands of publishers, agents, authors, and book industry professionals gather together in Frankfurt this week, Publishing Perspectives is... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Ahead of this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, Scribner preempts Portia Elan’s debut novel, S&S takes English-language rights to Naomi Ishiguro's Japanese folklore–inspired fantasy series, and Inklore signs a 12-book deal with James Tynion IV. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Roger Allen: Translating Arabic and the Art of Translation, by Jonas Elbousty Interviews [email protected] Mon, 10/14/2024 - 14:56 Roger Allen was the first person to obtain a doctorate in modern Arabic literature at the University of Oxford. After... Continue reading at World Literature Today
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With four decades of experience in publishing and part of the Guest of Honor Philippines team at Frankfurt Book Fair 2025, Karina Bolasco talks about Filipino publishing. Sponsored. By Hannah Johnson | @HannahSJohnson n a video discussion with Publishing Perspectives, Filipino publisher Karina... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Han Kang’s poetry and short stories are just as innovative and important as her novels. Continue reading at The Conversation
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Thousands of books have been publicly challenged and removed from libraries in the past couple of years. Elizabeth Harris, who covers books and the publishing industry for The New York Times, explains how books are being pulled from libraries in a quiet process called weeding. Weeding normally... Continue reading at The New York Times
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A look at China’s book market data shows signs of post-pandemic recovery, as well as new trends in book sales channels. The post China’s Publishing Industry Seeks New Growth Amid Recovery appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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