Urban Iran

Author:Salar Abdoh &Charlotte Noruzi

Hardcover:176 pages

Publisher:Mark Batty Publisher (December 16, 2008)

Language:English

ISBN-10:0979966612

Urban Iranis a depiction of everyday life apart from international and diplomatic policies, giving voice to people living and working in Iran today while probing the complexities of contemporary Iran. Described and revealed by photographers, writers and visual artists, from street art to heavy metal bands and book publishing,Urban Irandocuments how the Western media gaze influences how much of the world views Iran, but also how this gaze impacts how Iranians see themselves, especially in the realm of the creative arts.