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All News about Iranian Books – With its rich literary tradition, including luminaries such as Rumi, Omar Khayyam, Hafez and Ferdowsi, the written and spoken word remains an endless source of inspiration and discovery in today’s Iran.
World’s Prominent Painters Come Together in ‘Garden of Luminaries’
Iran’s Aradman Publications has published a book titled “The Garden of Luminaries” which provides the readers with a different outlook on the patterns of diverse painting schools and styles of the world’s prominent painters.
136 Foreign Publishers to Attend Tehran Int’l Book Fair
Italy will be the special guest of the 30th Tehran International Book Fair which is scheduled to be held from May 3 to 13 and will be attended by 136 foreign publishers.
4 Iranian Works Included in Bologna Children’s Book Fair Catalogue
Works by four Iranian illustrators have been included in the catalogue of this year’s Bologna Children’s Book Fair, the biggest international trade show and book fair dedicated to children’s books, currently underway in Italy.
Iran, China to Develop Cultural Cooperation
As parts of efforts to promote Tehran-Beijing cultural relations, Iran has been selected as the special guest of Beijing International Book Fair, which will be held in the Chinese capital from August 23 to 27.
Iran FM Unveils His Book on Int’l Relations in Post-Western World
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif unveiled a new book he co-authored on international relations in the post-Western world.
French Book Portrays Persian Domes
A book on Iranian art and architecture, titled 'Les Coupoles Persanes', (in English 'Persian Cupolas: the Art of Skies and the Earth') has been published in France.
Iranian Book Offers Unconventional Way to Present God to Children
A book has been published in Iran to introduce God to Iranian children in the best way possible out of the common conventional approaches.
Tehran’s Longest Cave in Austria Caving Guidebook
An Austrian caver has published the map of Burnik, the longest cave of Tehran, in an Austrian caving guidebook.
Overdue Book Returned to San Francisco Library after 100 Years
A long lost library book, ironically titled Forty Minutes Late, finally made its way back to its rightful home after a century.
Tour of Tehran Rewarded to Book Donors
People who donate books to a library near Tehran will receive a free ticket for a tour of the Iranian capital.
New Version of Medical Book by Rhazes Found in Austria
Iranian attaché in Austria announced that a Latin version of Kitab Al-Mansuri, a medical book by Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi, the famous Iranian polymath of Middle Age, has been discovered in the European country’s National Library.
Works by Famous Modern Iranian Poet Translated into Arabic
A selection of poems by renowned Iranian modern poet Ahmad Shamlou has been translated to Arabic and published in Egypt for the first time.
J.K. Rowling Sends Harry Potter Books to Syrian Girl
Author J.K. Rowling has provided a welcome diversion for a seven-year-old girl living in the war-hit eastern Aleppo, sending her eBooks of the entire Harry Potter series.
How Reading Can Resolve Issue of Air Pollution
An Iranian filmmaker says the ongoing air pollution in big cities of Iran could be avoided if people and officials read more books.
Meeting Held in Iran to Discuss Issue of Infiltration
Several Iranian religious and political figures have gathered to discuss the plots hatched by enemies to make inroads into Iran, particularly after the recent nuclear deal.
I’ll Definitely Learn Persian Language: Serbian Culture Minister
In a visit to Iran’s booth in Belgrade Book Fair, Serbian Minister of Culture and Information Vladan Vukosavljevic said he is interested in learning Persian language.
Iranian Female Story Tellers at Frankfurt Book Fair
During the recent Frankfurt Book Fair, the Iranian story-telling tradition known as ‘Naghali’ was presented to the visitors by Iranian female Naghals.
Iran Unveils Satire Book about Nuclear Talks
Iran has unveiled a satire book about the nuclear talks it had with world powers.
Book Unveiled on Concerns of Iranian Woman in World War II
The Iranian Association of Female Historical Researchers recently introduced the book Concerns of an Iranian Woman in World War II, which is focused on a female surgeon in Iran during the Second World War.
Ayatollah Khamenei Writes Note in Praise of ‘Tintin and Sinbad’
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has written a short comment to praise the Iranian teen book “Tintin and Sinbad”, which deals with the story of the western adventurer and reporter Tintin and the Middle Eastern sailor Sinbad.
World’s Largest and Smallest Qurans Unveiled in Iran
In a ceremony held on Sunday, July 3, in the central Iranian city of Qom, the world’s largest and most valuable Quran was unveiled.
“US Human Rights Conditions in 2015” Published in Iran
To mark the “Day of Revealing American Human Rights” in Iran, the Iranian Judiciary’s Human Rights Council released a book on the human rights conditions of the US within the past year, an official announced.
Turkey Claiming Possession of Rumi with Hollywood’s Help
In an interview with Sobh-e Now, the Iranian director Shahram Asadi talks about Turkey’s plans to claim possession of famous Persian poet, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, including their ongoing plan to produce a film about his life with Hollywood’s help.
World’s Most Precious Quran Unveiled in Tehran
The world’s most precious handwritten Quran was unveiled after 18 years on Monday June 13 at the opening ceremony of the 24th International Holy...
Leader and President Offer Condolences over Death of Poet Hamid Sabzevari
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani offered their condolences over the death of Hamid Sabzevari, an Iranian poet who is mostly known for the works he wrote about the Islamic Revolution.