An Iranian philosopher described Tehran Book Fair as an extensive cultural table which carries books for different tastes in society. Qolamreza A'avani, Head of Iranian Institute of Philosophy (IRIP) said the Iran-based book fair was distinct from its major rivals overseas including in Frankfurt, Damascus and Istanbul in that none of the foreign events might receive so large a welcome as Tehran Book Fair is accorded every year. A'avani said the Iranian book fair was featured with a sizeable number ...

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Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance called for a movement of translation into foreign in a bid to make noble and acclaimed Iranian publications available in major international languages. Sayyid Muhammad Husseini reckoned that the Ministry has top on agenda to promote the Iranian culture and thought, adding that masterpieces in Farsi can be readily publicized in the eyes of compatriots however a target audience residing overseas has apparently found it difficult to access such noble works. The Minister of ...

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An Iranian translator called Tehran Book Fair as more flamboyant than its counterparts overseas in terms of number of visitors. Kayhan Bahmani, who also instructs literature, said leading and largest book fairs in the world, even with all utilities at hand, could never absorb visitors as much as Tehran International Book Fair. The English translator linked the volume of visitors to an aptitude on the part of the Iranian people for reading. Bahmani then shifted to case of translation into ...

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A deputy to IRI culture minister joined calls for changed of venue of Tehran International Book Fair by saying that the major cultural event was in dire need of an independent, accessible venue, merited with a cultural ambience. Mohammad Azimi, Deputy Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Legal, Parliamentary and Provincial Affairs, called the book fair an invaluable phenomenon which was accorded a notable welcome by publishers from home and abroad, adding that to widen the cultural enthusiasm, several ...

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Deputy Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance welcomed an idea on establishment of special agencies for marketing of Iranian publications overseas, adding however that a state sponsorship would be granted to those entities which run a lawful apparatus. Mohsen Parviz, deputy in cultural affairs, also added that cultural institutes which aim to marketing domestic publications are allowed to run their own procedures however legal procedures and necessary fund have yet to put in place

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A top publishing personality said a permanent subject book exhibit would prove more effective in promoting book reading habits in society. Mahmoud Sanjari, acclaimed personality of a sixth review festival, also noted that such specialized exhibitions enjoy a distinct lineup and method of presentation. The select figure floated that Iran's print industry might turn into a flourishing business driven by supply and demand once a sustainable venue is established to this end and private publishers are supported. Mahmud Sanjari has ...

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A strong welcome by people to Tehran Book Fair is Indicative of favorable reading conditions nationwide, a senior official in Tehran city council said. Morteza Talaei, chairman of committee in charge of cultural affairs, attributed the large public turnout to thematic diversity and favorable facilities and services available to visitors in the fairground. The municipality executive opined that a symbolic cultural motto as book reading is must turn into an instated practice, adding that the 23 rd Tehran International Book ...

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Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance will conclude an agreement with the Office of National Public Libraries on establishment of a subject library section for Koranic themes, according to head of Center for Coordination, Expansion and Promotion of Koranic Activities. Hijjatoleslam Hamid Mohammadi added that for the purposes of Koranic activities, the Ministry has approved to establish several specialized libraries on Koran-related studies which offer all available publications in the field of Koran studies, paper- or digital style. According to ...

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Branches of the Postal Service in Tehran has received or dispatched more than 16 thousand intercity shipments in the first five days of the 10-day Tehran International Book Fair event, an official in charge of book fair's facilities said. Sayyid Ahmad Mousawi, director of committee in charge of welfare facilities, said District 15 postal station has been running three postal offices in the fairground which have collectively operated over 250 city-bound and over 16,000 intercity shipments during the five day ...

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Iran Saderat Bank offers facilities online to publishers and people for sales or purchase of print materials, according to Managing Director, Sayyid Muhammad Jahromi, who also said the services are sustainable during the year. The manager was pleased that the bank was applied by major publishers and men of culture, enabling it to run an extensive and sustainable reciprocal trade with cultural purposes. Jahromi noted that publishers and book sellers have currently got accustomed to virtual space, adding that the ...

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