In the aftermath of missile attacks and widespread conflict that affected parts of the country and urban infrastructure, six branches of BookCity were damaged, with one store completely destroyed. Despite these losses, BookCity chose not to suspend its activities, and its bookstores remained open to the public. At a time when anxiety and insecurity dominated […]

Mirza Hamid, the little-known Iranian artist who has spent years creating paintings on the walls of abandoned and neglected buildings, has recently turned his attention to sites damaged during the two recent wars. His latest work has appeared on the walls of Bahman BookCity in Tehran’s Javadieh neighborhood, a cultural center that was damaged during […]

The session “Whispers of Shadows: A Journey through Gothic Literature,” featuring translator of Gothic and classic works Mehrdad Vosoughi and hosted by Amirabbas Rasouli, was held as part of the “Reading Tuesdays” series at Bahman BookCity. The event offered a comprehensive exploration of the genre—ranging from its historical origins and narrative logic to its manifestations […]