A book is on the stalls in the 24 th Tehran International Book Fair broaching the statements and views of Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei concerning the 2009 post-election seditious caldron.   Titled "Sharh-e Ma'ajira" (lit. recount of the affair), the book records the statements of the prominent personality delivered during a span of 11 months, from March 20, 2009 to February 17, 2010, during which the seditious upheaval started to unfold and then waned.   Published by ...

2011-05-11 08:30

A replica of the former Lolo Square monument, the historic symbol of the Bahraini people's rightful resistance against the Al Khalifa regime, has been mounted in the hall of foreign titles in the 24 th edition of Tehran International Book Fair.   The mock-up has been built by students from Tehran Ilm & San'at (science and industry) University in commemoration of the historical, ongoing uprising of the Persian Gulf Island 's population, Bahman Dorri, Chief Executive of the landmark fair ...

2011-05-11 08:30

Chair of parliamentary committee on cultural affairs in the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Majlis suggested authorities consider building the much-awaited permanent venue for Tehran International Book Fair on the current Evin Prison premises northwest Tehran .   Qolam-Ali Haddad A'adil was speaking to the book fair's press office when asked about any likely decision by the parliament concerning the issue. He said the parliament would never decide on any such locations independently before consulting President Ahmadinejad Administration.   The senior lawmaker ...

2011-05-11 08:30

South Korean publishers have put up to 500 titles on stalls in the 24 th edition of Tehran International Book Fair, the book fair's press office reported Tuesday.   The titles are not up for sales and are only meant for publicity work about the country's publications.   The books are on a variety of topics, ranging from culture, to history, to art, to humanities, to tourism, to technology, to children literature.   The pavilions organizers have also put on ...

2011-05-11 08:30

Publishers from the five continents are at hand in the 24 th edition of Tehran International Book Fair, the book fair's press office reported Tuesday.   Asia is represented in the International Hall of the book fair with publishers from Iraq , Bahrain , Oman , UAE, Turkey , Syria , Lebanon , Palestine , Jordan , Japan , South Korea , China , Vietnam , Azerbaijan , Armenia , and Tajikistan .   Europe is presented by publishers from ...

2011-05-11 08:30

An expert panel reviewed the Islamic Republic's records in the latest edition of the Kuala Lumpur book fair.   Staged Monday on the sidelines of the 24 th edition of Tehran International Book Fair, the panel discussion broached the likely strengths and weaknesses of Iran 's pavilion, the levels of influence of Iran in the book fair, and the overall opinion of foreign book fairs about the Iranian cultural mission.   The panel also discussed how the Iranian polishers could ...

2011-05-11 08:30

A pavilion on the status and position of women in view of Islam and the Holy Koran has been set up in the 24 th edition Tehran International Book Fair where women are served with several titles and sidelines events which altogether promote Divine views concerning the role and obligation of women in society.   Titled "Status of Women," the pavilion has been established by Imam Sadeq (A.S.) Publication under the aegis of Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance and ...

2011-05-10 08:30

A senior Iraqi professor has described Tehran International Book Fair as a source of honor for the Islamic Republic of Iran, according to the book fair's press office.   Dr. Najah al-Ta'ea, in Tehran for an inspection of the 24 th edition of the landmark book fair, made the remarks after inspecting different sections of the book fair which hosts over 4,000 publishers from home and abroad.   An instructor with the Karbala Howza Elmiya (religious seminary), al-Ta'ea also met ...

2011-05-10 08:30

Late application caused Saudi publishers to fail to show up in the 24 th edition of Tehran International Book Fair, a senior official with the book fair said Monday.   Saudi Arabia , facing internal problems, failed to apply for the book fair in due time and therefore no pavilion was earmarked for the country in the international section of the landmark event, deputy TIBF chief executive, Ehsanollah Hojjati told the book fair's press office.   The deputy said however ...

2011-05-10 08:30

Afghan ambassador in Tehran believes that Tehran International Book Fair would leave its largest positive effect on Afghan culture than any other one in the nation, arguing that a 3 million population of Afghan refugees currently residing in the Islamic Republic will get more advantages from the cultural event than any one else.   Ubaidallah Ubaid made the remarks while visiting the 24 th edition of the book fair. He expressed delighted at his inspection of the book fair and ...

2011-05-10 08:30