Nusantara in Print: How Indonesian islands, seas and people were depicted on paper between the sixteenth and twentieth century. A Catalogue of Kartini Prints and Maps Collection

This book looks at how maps and prints from the 1500s to the 1900s showed the Indonesian islands, or Nusantara. It shows how our understanding of the region grew over time, thanks to both European and local knowledge. These old pictures and maps helped people in Indonesia imagine their country and even played a role in the fight for independence. The book also reminds us that these images weren't just neutral records; they were influenced by the people who made them and their perspectives. The collection of these prints in the Kartini Collection helps us see how these historical images shaped ideas about Indonesia.

Publication Details:

• Author: Simon C. Kemper
• Publisher: PT Alam Lestari Unggul (2020)
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover (no dust jacket as issued)
• Page Count: 360 pages
• Dimensions: 24 x 22.5 cm
• ISBN: 9786239256708

Condition:

• Book: Very Good. The covers exhibit light shelf wear and minor foxing. There is a slight bump to the top edge of the spine. The interior pages are exceptionally clean and bright.
• Dust Jacket: No Jacket as issued.