Dilan: ITB 1997

The novel is the latest entry in the beloved series by Pidi Baiq, following the journey of Dilan as he transitions from his rebellious high school years in Bandung to a more mature phase as a university student. Published by Pastel Books (Mizan Group) in early 2026, this 228-page novel dives into Dilan’s life at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) during a pivotal moment in Indonesian history. Plot Overview: Maturity Amidst Reformasi

• The Setting: The story takes place in Bandung, a city famous for ITB. While the characters are in high school (SMA) in the book, the "Bandung" vibe—including the weather, the streets, and the distinct Sundanese culture—is a major character in itself.
• The Author: Pidi Baiq, the author, is a prominent figure in Bandung’s creative scene and manages a publishing house/studio often associated with the local youth culture, though he isn't strictly an "ITB novelist" in the academic sense.
• Why it matters: If you are looking for a thesis or academic paper about the novel hosted on an ITB repository, then adding "ITB" is valid. However, if you just want to read the story, "ITB" might be cluttering your search results.

While we cannot provide direct links, the Internet Archive has indexed several out-of-print editions of the original books as "borrow only" PDFs. Search for "Dilan 1991 ITB" here.

: Most mobile PDF readers handle these files well, though the formatting can sometimes be cramped on smaller screens compared to an ePub or a physical book.