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 ...)
The official opening ceremony of BookCity Bahar Isfahan took place on December 13, 2023, with the presence of Mehdi Firoozan, CEO of BookCity, Reza Amirkhani, renowned author and literary critic, and a gathering of cultural and literary figures. Held in a warm and vibrant atmosphere, the event marked the beginning of a new chapter in […]
At the heart of BookCity lies a deep commitment to preserving and advancing culture through literature, art, and education. One of its most cherished initiatives is the Flying Turtle project, a beacon of excellence in children’s and young adult literature. The Flying Turtle awards celebrate books that not only captivate young minds but also reflect the rich cultural and […]
In a ceremony held on 16th Dey 1403 (January 6, 2024) at the Khabar Online news agency, the BookCity Institute awarded its artistic Simurgh Statue to Rasoul Jafarian, a towering figure in Iranian bibliography and cultural studies. This event celebrated Jafarian’s profound contributions to scholarship and his written works, honoring a man whose life has […]
