Tony Hunt, Director of the UK-based Pathfinder Publishing, emphasized the importance of reading during critical historical junctures in an interview with the press center of the 36th Tehran International Book Fair. He stated, “Awareness of history and culture is essential for individuals.”   He added that Pathfinder Publishing, with over half a century of experience, has been active in Iran since 1992, and the Iranian public has shown great interest in its cultural productions.   Hunt also pointed to the ...

2025-05-07 23:50

The 36th Tehran International Book Fair officially opened today with the presence of Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Parliament, and Seyyed Abbas Salehi, Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance. According to the news headquarters of the 36th Tehran International Book Fair, the opening ceremony took place this morning, Wednesday, May 6, with the participation of Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, Ahmad Fakak Ahmad (Iraq’s Minister of Culture and Tourism), Mohsen Javadi (Head of the ...

2025-05-07 23:46

According to the Public Relations Office of the 36th Tehran International Book Fair, Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani stated: “At the Tehran Book Fair, minds and thoughts converge, teaching the world that peaceful coexistence is better than conflict.” Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, Iraq’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, attended the opening ceremony of the 36th Tehran International Book Fair and spoke to reporters on the sidelines of the event. “Iraq is honored to be the Guest of Honor at the Tehran Book Fair. ...

2025-05-07 23:41

Seyyed Abbas Salehi, Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, stated: “In our relationship with Iraq, thanks to our deep-rooted historical and cultural commonalities, we have had — and continue to have — broad opportunities for cultural diplomacy.”   According to the Public Relations Office of the 36th Tehran International Book Fair, the International Section of the fair and Iraq’s pavilion, as the Guest of Honor of this year’s event, were officially opened this morning, Wednesday, May 7, with the ...

2025-05-07 23:38

Ebrahim Heydari, spokesperson and deputy of the 36th Tehran International Book Fair, stated that a call for proposed mottos was published on February 4, 2025. As a result, approximately 1,500 mottos were received. He added that the submitted mottos were reviewed by experts and presented to the Policy Council of the 36th Tehran International Book Fair, which selected "Let’s Read for Iran" from among them. Thus, "Let’s Read for Iran" will be the motto for the 36th Tehran International Book ...

2025-03-12 14:08

Mohsen Javadi, the Head of the Cultural Affairs Department of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, met with Ahmad Fakak Al-Badrani, the Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Iraq, on Monday (March 10, 2025), in this meeting, which was also attended by Ayoob Dehghan-Kar, scientific, cultural, and managerial advisor to the Cultural Affairs Department, Hojjatoleslam Gholamreza Abazari, the cultural attaché of Iran in Iraq, and a group of cultural managers from both countries, it was agreed ...

2025-03-12 14:05

Publishers, cultural institutions, organizations, associations, publishing collectives, literary agencies, embassies, and other cultural activists in the international arena have the opportunity to register for participation in the international section of the 36th Tehran International Book Fair from March 4 to March 18, 2024 . The organizing committee of the 36th Tehran International Book Fair invites publishers, cultural institutions, organizations, associations, publishing collectives, literary agencies, and other cultural activists in the international field to visit the exhibition's website at tibf.ir from ...

2025-03-12 11:25

During the thirty-fifth Tehran International Book Fair, we asked attendees: "Have you encountered any authors during the fair whom, after reading one of their works, you've decided to read all of their works?" We received diverse responses, indicating the significant impact of this grand cultural gathering. Mohammad Reza, 35, Tehran: "Yes, at the fair, I came across Ibrahim Golshan's books. His social and dynamic stories intrigued me. After reading one of his works, I decided to seek out his other ...

2024-05-18 16:19

Joaquín Velázquez Muñoz remarked that the Tehran Book Fair, by showcasing a wide range of books written by various authors as well as classic works of Persian literature, allows both national and international audiences to explore and understand the depth and diversity of Iran's literary productions. Joaquín Velázquez Muñoz, a Spanish author and member of the Iranology Foundation, in an interview with the news team of the 35th Tehran International Book Fair, noted that although he could not attend the ...

2024-05-18 15:24

Guillermo Puente Ordorica, the Mexican Ambassador to Iran, in an interview about the cultural relations between Iran and Mexico, stated that the cultural relations between the two countries are currently good, although there might be some challenges. He added, "We are looking to create more bridges of communication so that we can carry out more joint cultural activities."   Regarding Mexico's presence at the 35th Tehran International Book Fair, he said, "We have participated in this fair because it is ...

2024-05-18 15:22