About Tehran International Book Fair
Tehran International Book Fair is staged in Tehran in May on an annual basis. The first edition of the international cultural event was held in 1988 with 16 thousands titles of book on show. The cultural event has turned into a landmark, momentous book fair in the Middle East and Asia after 34 editions in a row. Millions of visitors visit the fair every year, including thousands of university students, scholars and their families. The event currently servesas the most significant cultural event in Iran.
Organizer of TIBF
Iran book and literature house has been the organizer of the Tehran International Book Fair during the three past decades. This Institute was established in 1992 as a non-governmental institute and has been commissioned by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance to stage a number of cultural events, particularly Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF), provincial book fairs and cultural festivals at home and abroad. The ultimate goal is to promote and expand book reading in Iran.
Direct Book Sale
All books are up for grab through direct sales during the event. In the last TIBF, over 4 trillion Rials (nearly $9.6 million) were sold.
The following groups are participating in the International section of TIBF
The Tehran International Book Fair is a prestigious event that brings together various groups worldwide. The International Section of TIBF aims to encourage cultural exchanges between Iran and other countries, particularly in literature, public diplomacy, and book industry advancements.
The international groups participating in the international section of the exhibition are carefully selected based on their expertise, experience, and contribution to the field of the publishing industry.
The event provides a platform for these groups to showcase their work, share their knowledge, and collaborate with others. The TIBF organisers take great care in ensuring that the event is of the highest quality and that the participants have a safe and enjoyable experience.
The following groups have been chosen to participate in the International section of TIBF:
1- International book fairs (especially those where the Islamic Republic of Iran participates or has a free pavilion exchange agreement).
2- Embassies, cultural attaches, and other cultural institutions that want to introduce their country’s culture, cultural products, and publishing industry.
3- The Guest of Honor country for the current year, as well as the countries that attended the previous year or will attend the following year.
4- The capital city of the Guest of Honor country for the current year, as well as the capital cities of the countries that attended the previous year or will attend the following year.
5- International organisations and institutes that are active in books and cultural exchanges.
6- The friendship societies of countries.
7. Iranian literary agencies and publishers who have licensed the copyright of their books to foreign publishing companies for translation and publication in other languages.
8. Iranian literary agencies and publishers who are considering selling the copyright of their books to foreign publishing companies.
9. Foreign publishing companies that have translated and published Persian titles in other languages.
10. Local organizations and institutes in the international arena that have produced cultural products for display in this section.
11. International literary agencies, organizations, and institutes that are involved in activities related to Iranian publications.
The regulations are in place to ensure that the International Section and International Institutions run smoothly and effectively.
The regulations for Participation in the International Section of TIBF
The International Section of TIBF is an exclusive platform for authors, publishers, and book enthusiasts to showcase their work to a global audience. It is a unique opportunity to gain international recognition and connect with publishers from across the world.
To participate in the International Section of TIBF, you need to adhere to the set regulations. These regulations ensure that the event is organized effectively and that participants have a fair chance of showcasing their work. It should also be mentioned that the regulations are designed to ensure that participants can display their work in a safe and secure environment.
Participants must follow the rules of conduct as follows:
1- The participating countries are required to respect the time intervals and public regulations of the book fair.
2- The allocation of area is based on the available total area.
3- The cultural centers are only allowed to present the products that fall within the activities of their respective organizations.
4 – Commercial activities such as arranging tours and advertising language teaching classes are prohibited.
5- The Exhibition curators are not allowed to surrender their pavilion or part of it to other people.
6 – If a forum is to be held, the Hall Manager must be informed of the forum subject in advance.
7- It is essential to respect diplomatic affairs.
8- Exhibiting, selling, and distributing the works that are banned in the Islamic Republic of Iran is not allowed in this section.
The International Market for Iranian Books at TIBF
The International Market for Iranian Books is an event that aims to promote the capacities of the Iranian publication industry and facilitate cultural exchanges on a global level.
All domestic publishers active in the international field, as well as foreign publishers, embassies, institutes, and literary agencies, are welcome to participate and showcase their products at the Tehran International Book Fair. The objectives of this section include showcasing the capabilities of the Iranian publication industry to foreign experts, facilitating connections between domestic and foreign publishers, and examining problems in international publication and their potential solutions.
The International Market for Iranian Books encourages all domestic publishers active in the international field, as well as foreign publishers, to participate and take advantage of this exciting event.
Domestic publishers exhibiting books in the International section must comply with the following regulations at TIBF
To ensure a seamless and successful exhibition at TIBF, all publishers showcasing their books in the International section must adhere to the rules and regulations set forth by the event organizers. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in unnecessary delays and setbacks that could potentially hinder your business goals.
Therefore, we strongly advise exhibitors to carefully read and follow the regulations as follows:
1. If the copyright symbol is not included in the edition notice page, a copy of the contract signed by a foreign publisher must be presented.
2. Books from domestic publishers must have a license issued by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Iran.
3. Publishers who want to present their books at an international level can only present their own books. Priority will be given to books with Iranian content, bi- or multilingual books, and books selected by national or international festivals.
4. It is forbidden to present any books or other products for selling purposes in this section.
5. Interested publishers must provide a list of the books they want to exhibit in this section within a predetermined deadline.
6. The attendees of this section are responsible for selecting suitable books and also introducing a person to stay at the pavilion.
7. If an Exhibition curator plans a forum or workshop, it can be held in the designated hall, provided that the applicant informs the authorities to make the necessary arrangements.
8. The registration process must be completed exclusively via the website (https://register-int.tibf.ir/).