Interview with Ph.D. Mehdi Abolhassani Taraqi

“Oral History of Isfahan Bazar” Refers to Public Culture

Bazaars (Markets) as economic pulse of Iranian society have always influenced Iranian cultural, social and political events throughout history. If we take a closer look at the Bazaars and its guilds and caravanserai and all alleys and lanes of the market, there is a world of unspoken words related to popular culture. Popular culture includes most commonly used terms and titles in the market to outdated and enduring jobs. Meanwhile, Isfahan Bazaar is one of the most original and oldest markets of Iran.

The 8th meeting of “Oral History of Book” held

Memoirs from the ups and downs of being a publisher

According to the website of Iranian Oral History, the 8th meeting out of the 3nd round of the meetings “Oral History of Book” was the second session of talk with Morteza Akhundi, the Head of Dar al-Kotob al-Islamiyah Publications. The meeting was held with the attempt of Nasrollah Haddadi in the Institute of House of Book on Tuesday 13th of June 2017.

Oral History Interview & Importance Part 11

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