When it comes to books and their role in the city and community, Iranian cities have fascinating stories to share. This is the land where for centuries books have acted as intermediaries, connecting many horizons, creating even more spaces and stories. On the one hand, it is the books that have brought the holy to the earth and into ordinary households, and on the other hand, they have connected many domains of human life: they have connected the past to the present and to the future, established the relationship between the nation and the state, bridged the East and the West, and even have supported the relationship between culture and economy. Also, books continue the generational flows, as they stitch thousands of pages and layers of human society and culture together. These complex roles of books have even further flourished despite the appearance of more modern competitors and the emergence of new institutions; they continue to play their active and creative role in the construction and development of human life. (more ...)
Find a BookcityBookcity is present in more than 40 cities of Iran and is rapidly growing it's network. You can get books, magazines, CDs and ... in any of our bookstores. Find the store which best suits you and pay us a visit:
For the first time, BookCity Institute proudly announces a groundbreaking partnership with UNICEF Iran to champion the welfare and rights of children across the nation. This collaboration harnesses the unique strengths of both organizations—BookCity’s deep cultural roots and UNICEF’s global expertise—to support the most vulnerable children and inspire systemic change. At the heart of […] (read more ...)
On the evening of Thursday, November 14, President Masoud Pezeshkian made an unannounced visit to the Central Branch of BookCity in Tehran, accompanied by his children and grandchildren. The visit, coinciding with the start of Book Week in Iran, showcased the vibrant cultural ambiance of the iconic bookstore and underscored the government’s recognition of the […] (read more ...)
The official opening of the Darous BookCity took place on the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), attracting a large number of culture and art enthusiasts. The event was held on Saturday evening, September 31, 2024, with the presence of notable figures such as Ehsan Abdipour, a talented writer and director, and […] (read more ...)
