Lost Libraries
Edward Sitompul's used bookshop does not really stand out much from the others inside the Senen Bus Station market in Central Jakarta. However, it was here that Jose Rizal Manuahimself the owner of a book-store in the Ismail Marzuki Art Center compound in Cikini, Central Jakartastumbled across dozens of works from the personal collection of one of Indonesia's most important cultural figures.
"When I went there a few years ago, I was shocked to see hundreds of Pak Wiratmo Soekito's books on sale. I paid extra so that the vendor wouldn't negotiate on the price. I took all the books," said Jose.
October 13, 2015
Edward Sitompul's used bookshop does not really stand out much from the others inside the Senen Bus Station market in Central Jakarta. However, it was here that Jose Rizal Manuahimself the owner of a book-store in the Ismail Marzuki Art Center compound in Cikini, Central Jakartastumbled across dozens of works from the personal collection of one of Indonesia's most important cultural figures.
"When I went there a few years ago, I was shocked to see hu
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