Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings [Illustrated Slipcase Edition]

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!

I bought this book mainly for my three book savvy, history and methodology loving daughters, aged 8 to 11 years old. They’ve been reading it solo or listening as I read it to them, they also take turns reading to each other and I can tell they’re definitely intrigued. It has many many pages of colorful pairings and pictures enhancing the dramatic essence of each story. I can’t help but gush about how luxuriously this book has been designed, almost breathtakingly stunning. The smooth translation from Farsi into English also is absolutely delightful, simple and easy to follow. The book is quite heavy with a gorgeous hard cover and very high end quality which makes for a wonderful sentimental gift for your loved ones or a wonderful addition to your own library to keepsake and enjoy many years to come.

I bought this for my boyfriend's birthday. He absolutely loved it. The epic aside, the visuals and some couplets in rhymes make this book presentable and a great gift. I highly recommend. It worth every penny.

Purchase this lovely gift that shouts sophistication, good taste, high quality, and class. The pages are incredibly illustrated, with a great chance that you will spend moments lost in admiring the mesmerizing shapes, symbols, and range of colors on the page. This is a must buy for artists, historians, academics, and world travelers, anyone who appreciates the written word and historical art…Purchased 3 times already as a gift for dear friends, with resounding success!

This artistically sumptuous volume is mesmerizing to view, as well as to read. The illustrations were painstakingly assembled by Hamid Rahmanian from actual artwork found in several centuries of manuscripts. Ahmad Sadri's prose translation of Ferdowsi's poetry is easy to read. The legends of ancient Iran are fascinating. I lived in Iran as a youth, during the time of the shah. I have kept up with the country and I have a number of Iranian friends. Many given names that we see in the news today can be found in this ancient poetic compilation of the prehistory of Persia. I highly recommend this fabulous tome!

Much better than I expected! Such a great addition for history and art lovers. Can’t wait for more books from this author.

Don't you just love it when a beautifully bound book has already won your heart before you even turn the first page. This 'work' truly is a treasure with page after page of stunning historical illustrations that will make you want to know more about the rich Persian culture.

What a beautiful work of art! I am Iranian/Persian and my fiancé is Danish. We have been reading this book together and enjoying it tremendously. What a shame in Iran’s school books there is so little of this treasure of a culture and literature and then too much of religious studies instead.We both can’t wait to share and enjoy the book and beautiful stories with our future kids.Grateful for all those who made it possible and available to us.