November 19, 2002 edition
In Frankfurt, in Edinburgh, all across the world, the book publishing industry receives serious attention. In Indonesia, we just sit back and lag far behind, although the Indonesian literary scene seems to be experiencing a revival. Why has the world of Indonesian books always been looked down upon, when bookstores and book exhibitions are always crowded with customers? Why are books so important in the West and in countries such as India, Malaysia, and the Philippines? Are Indonesians so shallow? TEMPO reports on book festivals in Jakarta, Frankfurt and Edinburgh.
In Frankfurt, in Edinburgh, all across the world, the book publishing industry receives serious attention. In Indonesia, we just sit back and lag far behind, although the Indonesian literary scene seems to be experiencing a revival. Why has the world of Indonesian books always been looked down upon, when bookstores and book exhibitions are always crowded with customers? Why are books so important in the West and in countries such as India, Malaysia, and the Philippines? Are Indonesians so shallow? TEMPO reports on book festivals in Jakarta, Frankfurt and Edinburgh.
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October 8, 2002 edition
It has been 37 years since the September 30 tragedy. Last week, children of the six army generals killed in the Communist coup attempt launched a book, Fireflies of Truth in the Night Sky, to commemorate the bloody event.
Following is a record of their recollections of the unfolding events during the week of 28 September to 5 October 1965. Lacking contextual facts, the book, which attempts to set the record straight, rests solely on eyewitness accounts.
It has been 37 years since the September 30 tragedy. Last week, children of the six army generals killed in the Communist coup attempt launched a book, Fireflies of Truth in the Night Sky, to commemorate the bloody event.
Following is a record of their recollections of the unfolding events during the week of 28 September to 5 October 1965. Lacking contextual facts, the book, which attempts to set the record straight, rests solely on eyewitness accounts.
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October 1, 2002 edition
It has been 37 years since the September 30 tragedy. Last week, children of the six army generals killed in the Communist coup attempt launched a book, Fireflies of Truth in the Night Sky, to commemorate the bloody event.
Following is a record of their recollections of the unfolding events during the week of 28 September to 5 October 1965. Lacking contextual facts, the book, which attempts to set the record straight, rests solely on eyewitness accounts.
It has been 37 years since the September 30 tragedy. Last week, children of the six army generals killed in the Communist coup attempt launched a book, Fireflies of Truth in the Night Sky, to commemorate the bloody event.
Following is a record of their recollections of the unfolding events during the week of 28 September to 5 October 1965. Lacking contextual facts, the book, which attempts to set the record straight, rests solely on eyewitness accounts.