Publication Manager of Baztab Negar: Censorship in the book industry is more prevalent than in other fields / Ali Kalaii.

“We are both private and bear the burden of government surveillance. This is a statement from a publisher who has been active in the field of publishing for years. According to him, the publishing industry, specifically independent publishing in Iran, does not receive government subsidies or financial aid, but is heavily controlled by the government […]...

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“Return to the book, the true book!/ Saeed Barabadi”

The file of reading books by people around the world, especially Iranians, has changed significantly due to the coronavirus and long-term quarantines afterwards. However, in order to better understand this change, we must consider and accept the new types of reading in statistics, and acknowledge that all audio and visual products that are currently being […]...

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Censorship of books with semi-legal tools / Ehsan Haghi

A book is considered one of the most important tools for the transmission and dissemination of ideas. Therefore, one of the important measures of freedom of expression in a society is the freedom of individuals to express their thoughts and beliefs in the form of a book. Like all human rights and freedoms, freedom of […]...

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If “City of Books” becomes the world of books/ Hermoz Sharifian

The position and culture of reading books in Iran is so esteemed and respected that parents and teachers in schools, from the very first years of education, introduce books as humans’ best friend and encourage children to read, and of course, they still do so. Of course, verbal encouragement alone is not enough to establish […]...

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Our culture and its relationship with democracy / Majid Shia Ali

You have probably encountered views that suggest democracy requires cultural prerequisites and that society lacks these prerequisites culturally. To justify this view, various comparisons are made to belittle Iranian society compared to developed countries. From driving in heavy city traffic compared to driving conditions in Northern European countries, to the proposal of a per capita […]...

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The Last Breaths of Literature in Iran / Keyumars Amiri

Undoubtedly, since the time that humans learned to read and write and were able to share their experiences with others, especially future generations, and preserve their achievements through this magnificent phenomenon of empirical science, they laid the foundation for human civilization and continued to progress. From that time until now, humanity has achieved many great […]...

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The Flawed Cycle of Books and Reading in Iran/ Reza Najafi

This is a caption This is a caption Reza Najafi Even during Book Week and reading, we cannot forget the crisis that exists in this field. The difficulties of books and reading in Iran are not a hidden matter that needs to be proven, but what can be addressed are the roots of these difficulties […]...

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