"This is a masterpiece of codicology, the like of which I have never encountered before. It is a comprehensive work of reference by a master of the subject with unparalleled expertise, presenting and preserving a vast knowledge."
Prof. M.C. Ricklefs, Professor Emeritus, The Australian National University
"This is a very interesting and original book on Indonesian manuscripts, by someone with a very wide and deep knowledge of the subject, clearly accumulated over a long period of time."
Annabel Teh Gallop, Lead Curator for Southeast Asia, British Library, London
"Discusses aspects of the long and impressive manuscript traditions of these islands, which share many aspects of manuscript production. Many hitherto unaddressed features of palm-leaf manuscripts are discussed here for the first time as well as elementsof poetic texts, indications of mistakes, colophons and the calendrical information used in these manuscripts. All features discussed are explained with photographs. The introductory chapters offer insights into these traditions in a wider setting and the way researchers have studied them. This original and pioneering work also points out what topics needs further exploration to understand these manuscript traditions that use a variety of materials, languages, and scripts to a wider public"--
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