INDONESIA FOCUS: Q+A Laksmi Pamuntjak
Louise Doughty, whose novel Black Water is set in Indonesia, poses questions to Indonesian writer, Laksmi Pamuntjak, ahead of her appearance at The London Book Fair next month.
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Louise Doughty, whose novel Black Water is set in Indonesia, poses questions to Indonesian writer, Laksmi Pamuntjak, ahead of her appearance at The London Book Fair next month.
Record number of women on the 2019 International Prize for Arabic Fiction shortlist.
We discuss form, Indonesian Identity and what it's like to have another writer in the family.
Indonesian author Norman Erikson Pasaribu spoke to us about his favourite authors, the way nature features in his work and his relationship with his translator.
Are you attending London Book Fair? Join us and our delegation of fantastic Indonesian writers in conversation at Olympia
Indonesia is the Market Focus country at The London Book Fair in 2019, and there are lots of opportunities to get to know Indonesian writers coming up in March
Previously a copywriter, journalist and publisher, Reda Gaudiamo spoke to us about her recent visit to to the UK and the upcoming London Book Fair.
Singer, songwriter and author Dee Lestari took time to speak to us about London Book Fair, translation and what the UK can learn from Indonesian literature.
From 26 January to 3 February 2019, a delegation of Russian literature and publishing professionals will visit the UK as part of a study tour, exploring the international market and engaging with UK professionals in Edinburgh, Manchester, Norwich and London.
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