The World Prize for the Book of the Year (Islamic Republic of Iran)
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Email Address: sahmieh@tibf.ir)
Editor/Founder: Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance (Islamic Republic of Iran)
Country: Iran
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: Notwithstanding the staggering development and variety of the mass media, books are still the most authentic and commendable means of transfering and promoting the culture and the most conspicuous symbol of cultural dynamism. The lofty status of the pen and the sublime rank of writing are continuously respected by the authorities throughout the world. As a system adhering to Islamic instructions with rich Islamic and Iranian culture, the Islamic Republic of Iran considers itself committed to uphold preserve the sacred realm of the pen and support and extol the men of learning. In order to perform this serious duty, the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance founded "The Book of the Year of the Islamic Republic of Iran" in 1983, and "The World Prize for the Book of the Year of the Islamic Republic of Iran" in 1993, with the aim of selecting and introducing international books, and honoring their creators as they have elevated the general knowledge and culture, and have developed public familiarity with the written heritage, Every year, according to this plan books published within the year before in countries other than Iran in various languages are reviewed and the President's special Plaque of Commemoration and valuable prizes will be awarded to the authors.
Read about the 2011 winner here.
(Directory entry)
Go to website
Email Address: sahmieh@tibf.ir)
Editor/Founder: Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance (Islamic Republic of Iran)
Country: Iran
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: Notwithstanding the staggering development and variety of the mass media, books are still the most authentic and commendable means of transfering and promoting the culture and the most conspicuous symbol of cultural dynamism. The lofty status of the pen and the sublime rank of writing are continuously respected by the authorities throughout the world. As a system adhering to Islamic instructions with rich Islamic and Iranian culture, the Islamic Republic of Iran considers itself committed to uphold preserve the sacred realm of the pen and support and extol the men of learning. In order to perform this serious duty, the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance founded "The Book of the Year of the Islamic Republic of Iran" in 1983, and "The World Prize for the Book of the Year of the Islamic Republic of Iran" in 1993, with the aim of selecting and introducing international books, and honoring their creators as they have elevated the general knowledge and culture, and have developed public familiarity with the written heritage, Every year, according to this plan books published within the year before in countries other than Iran in various languages are reviewed and the President's special Plaque of Commemoration and valuable prizes will be awarded to the authors.
Read about the 2011 winner here.
(Directory entry)
