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by Remy Sylado (2003)

A Menadonese child sold by her brother to Shinju in Kembang Jepun, to be trained, disguised, into an out-and-out Japanese geisha during pre-Japanese colonial to post-independence era.

Menjadi Mahasiswa di Uni Soviet
by Koesalah Soebagyo Toer (2003)

A collection of vignettes about his study in the then USSR.

Kolonialisme, Budaya Cetak, dan Kesastraan Sunda Abad ke-19
by Mikihiro Moriyama (2003)

Originally published in English as A New Spirit: Sundanese Publishing and the Changing Configuration of Writing in Nineteenth Century West Java.

Aspek Sosial & Simbolik Teater Rakyat Indonesia
by James L. Peacock (1968)

Studies the (pre-’65 gestapu) historical, social and artistic importance of this “proletarian drama”, ludruk.

since c.1200 (3rd ed.)
by M.C. Ricklefs (2001)

Designed as a stepping stone for those overwhelmed by the wealth of specialised information, or those wanting relatively detailed panoramic view of Indonesian history in English without the overemphasis on colonialism and exoticism.

by Eka Kurniawan (1999)

A comprehensive basic text on Pram and (his role in) the growth of Socialistic Realism in relation to the global movement as well as local figures/parties.

by Umar Kayam (2005)

A selection of Kayam’s non-academic, non-specialised writings (mostly essays and reportage) from 1969 to 1999

Traditional Orchestra of Indonesia, 2nd ed.
by Jennifer Lindsay (1992)

A simple introductory text for those with no prior knowledge of gamelan.