Since1997, the American Gamelan Institute has supported the international distribution of valuable publications of the Lontar Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing English translations of indonesian literature, poetry, and art criticisism.
The selected publications listed below are available directly from the American Gamelan Institute, and are being offered here with special prices. For classroom or retail use, or for large library orders, discounts are available. All forms of payment, including Purchase Orders from institutions, are accepted over a secure line.
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Menagerie 1. Excellent fiction, poetry, photography, and essays by Indonesian writers and artists. Lon01. $19.
Menagerie . Excellent fiction, poetry, photography, and essays by Indonesian writers and artists. Lon23. $19.
Menagerie 3. Excellent fiction, poetry, photography, and essays by Indonesian writers and artists. Lon25. $19.
Menagerie (Volumes 1-3). Complete set. Lon36. $50.
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Essays |
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Sidelines: Thought Pieces from TEMPO Magazine. Insightful cultural observations by Goenawan Mohammad. Lon15. $18.
Shadows on the Silver Screen. A social history of Indonesian film by Salim Said. Lon07. $15.
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Plays, Literature, & Poetry |
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Illuminations: The Writing Traditions of Indonesia.
An impressive volume of essays and full color prints covering the history and variety of writing throughout Indonesia. John McGlynn, eds. Lon26. $54.
The Bottomless Well.
Plays by N. Riantiarno. Lon08. $15.
Square Moon.
4 short plays by Iwan Simatupang. Lon28. $15.
The Weaverbirds.
A novel by Y.B. Mangunwijaya. Lon06. $17.50. OUT OF STOCK
On Foreign Shores.
American images in Indonesian poetry. Lon04. $15.
Walking Westward in the Morning.
Seven contemporary Indonesian poets.Includes English and Indonesian texts. J McGlynn and E. Krause, eds. Lon05. $17.50.
To Love, To Wander.
Poetry of Sitor Situmorang. Lon27. $15.
Blossoms of Longing: Ancient Verses of Love and Lament.
Translated from Javanese by Thomas M. Hunter. Lon40. $15.
The Rape of Sukerni.
A 1930s novel by Anak Agung Pandi Tisna presenting a powerful incidictment of the commercialization of Bali. Lon41. $20. OUT OF STOCK.
In A Jakarta Prison.
Collected by a former political prisoner, Sujinah, these stories illustrate the multi-faceted role women play in Indonesian society. Lon53. $15.
Manhattan Sonnet.
Edited by John McGlynn, these poems, short stories, and essays written in English by Indonesian writersto honor New York City. Lon54 $15.
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Art Books |
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Golden Letters.
Indonesian manuscripts and letters in the British Library's collection. Full color plates with texts. Only a few copies remaining. Lon17. $45.
Early Views of Indonesia
Full color archeological drawings of early 19th century Java from the British Library. Lon22. $55.
The Room of Mine.
Unique, handmade book with forceful text and drawings, numbered and signed by the artist, Agus Sawage. Lon29. $99.
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Reproductions |
Golden Letters Portfolio.
Ten full color prints (15" x 12") of selected manuscripts from the book. Lon30. $40.
Letter from Sultan Syrarif Kasim.
Full color art print of calligraphic manuscript letter, suitable for framing. Lon33. $20.
Letter from Sultan Perkasa Alam Johan.
Full color art print of a calligraphic manuscript letter, suitable for framing. Lon35. $20.
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| Special Items |
Javanese Bride and Groom. Colored print (8" x 9.5"). Lon31. $15.
Lontar Leaf Bookmark.
A poet's offering, in Balinese script han- painted on a lontar leaf. Lon32. $3. (Complimentary with any book order.)
The Barikan Banner.
A continuous narrative painting, on pumice paper, in five major scenes depicting 110 figures in both wayang and nonwayang styles. A late work of Sitisiwan (c.1865-1948) it is typical of banners used as household decoration by people of the Cirebon region. Lon62. $25.
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