Shahnameh: Pop-Up Book Launch

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Shahnameh: Pop-Up Book Launch takes place at Bowery Poetry Club in New York, NY on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM Eastern time and running until 8:30 PM. Celebrate Hamid Rahmanian’s new Shahnameh pop-up book with its creators and live Iranian music by Mehrnam Rastegari and her band. Join us at the Bowery Poetry Club for the launch of The Epic Adventures of Shahnameh, the newest handmade pop-up book from artist and creator Hamid Rahmanian. This special evening brings together the book’s creative team: Hamid Rahmanian; Simon Arizpe, paper engineer; and Melissa Hibbard, writer and producer of the Shahnameh Project. They will share the story behind the book and offer an intimate look at the years of artistry, engineering, and collaboration involved in bringing the epic world of the Shahnameh to life. The evening will also feature live Iranian music by acclaimed musician Mehrnam Rastegari and her band. Admission is free, but advance registration is requested because space is limited. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. Admission is free; registration is through the event page. Presented by Kingorama.