This anthology of poetry and prose marks another milestone in the literary tradition of Southeast Asia and co-operation among its publishing community. There were five founding members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 1967—Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand—and this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the establishment of this regional grouping. Earlier ties of friendship and new-found ones had drawn these publishers together. We are honored to coordinate this cooperative literary venture that seeks to further build bridges among peoples through expanding the diet for readers in each country.
(Ethos Press, 2017)
