The Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings is an absolutely beautiful book—both visually and in its storytelling. The quality of the print, binding, and illustrations is top-notch, making it a perfect gift for anyone interested in Persian culture, mythology, or epic literature. The stories are rich, dramatic, and timeless, capturing the grandeur of ancient Persia in a way that's truly unforgettable. A must-have for any collector or lover of classic tales. Read more

This version of Shahnameh covers the mythical account of the Persian Kings of the Achaemenid dynasty. It therefore covers 2/3 of the length of the standard account in Shahnameh, omitting the Sassanid kings, from the beginning of the story to the the death of Rostam. The book is a hardcover book, with a book slip but no dust jacket. The text and images is printed onto thick, glossy paper, and the effect can only be described as luscious. The text itself is of a style more similar to King Arthur, or The Hobbit. It lacks the literary quality of a modern classic like Lord of the Rings. The end result, for better or worse, is a bit like a 'coffee table' book. All the same, it is a nice bit of Iranian culture, made accessible to a British audience. Read more

This book is wonderful. I grew up with the stories of the Shahnameh and was always looking for a good translation with illustrations. The book is lavishly illustrated with lots and lots of superb images. The translation is flawless and you can see how much effort and soul the artist put into his designs. I can look ath this book for hours and always find something new and exiting. The scope of the book, its weight and looks for this price is an absolute bargain and I can only recommend to buy it. Either for yourself (if you have an Iranian background like me) or for people with a non-Iranian background because it is wonderfully translated with a caputring style as a wonderful introduction to the most important book of the Iranian world. An ideal present. Read more

We bought this as a gift but I am going to buy another one for myself. It is spendy but if you love mythology this is a beautiful book to buy. It’s functional as decor and great reading material. It is heavy and big so not for reading in bed. But if you have guests over it is a great conversation piece. The way they ship it is amazing, it comes shrink wrapped and in a compact box a packed inside the regular Amazon box so there was no damage. It’s protected in its own book box too. Obviously gorgeous artwork and storytelling too! Read more

Esta edición de Shahnameh es, sin duda, uno de los libros más bellos que jamás he visto, con una maquetación y unas ilustraciones absolutamente exquisitas. Es una auténtica obra de arte que es un deleite para los sentidos. Realmente impresiona. Mis felicitaciones al autor. Read more

This visually stunning volume is captivating both in its appearance and its content. The illustrations, meticulously curated by Hamid Rahmanian, are drawn from centuries of authentic manuscripts. Ahmad Sadri's translation of Ferdowsi's poetry is accessible and engaging. The tales of ancient Iran are truly intriguing. I wholeheartedly recommend this remarkable book! Read more

Brilliant work by Hamid and his team I am very happy with my purchase. Persian History and Poetry in fine form indeed 🙏 Read more