Shargh-e Banafsheh (East of Violet)

Mandanipour was born in Shiraz in 1956. His first story collection was published in 1989. He has several short story collections and novels. His storytelling technique and style is phenomenal in modern persian literature... (Audio MP3)

Iranian Novelist Shahriar...

...Mandanipour is regarded as one of the most accomplished and successful writers in contemporary Iran. His honors include the Mehregan Award for the best Iranian children's novel of 2004, the 1998 Golden Tablet Award...

Finding the Source of Misfortune..

Schahriar Mandanipur has brought a new perspective to Iranian literature. His characters often find themselves confronted with extreme situations, thus being forced to grapple with existential issues...