Eka Kurniawan was born in Tasikmalaya, Indonesia in 1975. He   studied philosophy at Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta and has since   published several novels and short stories. He was longlisted for the Man Booker International Prize 2016 and his books have been translated into 33 languages. His highly acclaimed, epic work of magical realism Beauty is a Wound is also available from Pushkin Press.