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Tehran Int’l Book Fair gateway to affordable reading, cultural exchange
Motahari described the annual fair as a “good opportunity” both for readers and publishers, pointing to its dual role in bringing books closer to the people and helping publishers showcase their work more effectively, IRNA reported.
“When publishers gather in one place,” he said, it creates a rare chance for book lovers to find titles they’ve been searching for. The event typically offers “special discounts,” making it more accessible financially.
Beyond book sales, Motahari highlighted the fair’s broader cultural value. Alongside sales booths, the fair features side programs such as book reviews and discussions. These, he noted, offer a “cultural opportunity” for the public to engage more deeply with literature.
The 36th Tehran International Book Fair will run from May 7 to May 17, under the theme “Let’s Read for Iran.” The venue is the Imam Khomeini Mosalla, a major exhibition space in the capital.
The fair, one of the region’s largest, has been a fixture on the country’s cultural calendar since its launch in 1987. It draws hundreds of domestic and international publishers and typically sees over a million visitors each year.