For many of us, particularly in the rich tradition of Persian culture, the physical book holds a sacred status. There is an undeniable romance in the weight of a volume, the texture of the paper, and the scent of ink. For deep, leisurely reading or appreciating the artistry of calligraphy, the printed book is irreplaceable. […]
For academic libraries building collections in Middle Eastern and Central Asian studies, acquiring digital materials can often be a fragmented and administratively burdensome process. Navigating volatile exchange rates, international payment blocks, and complex compliance regulations often turns a simple book order into a significant procurement challenge. At Opars, we recognise that for institutional clients, the process of […]
For archivists and subject librarians, few things are as frustrating as a “broken run”—a multi-volume history or a periodical set that is missing just one or two items. Physical replacement copies of rare 19th-century Persian lithographs are often impossible to find or prohibitively expensive to ship and store. The Strategy of Gap-Filling At Opars, we view […]
In the diverse world of Persian publishing, one digital format does not fit all. At Opars, we curate our catalogue carefully, selecting the file format that best preserves the integrity and utility of each specific title. Whether you are a researcher citing a Qajar chronicle or a commuter reading a modern novel, here is how […]
For university libraries and research institutions, seamless access to digital resources is critical. At Opars, while our standard delivery model provides lifetime access via account downloads, we recognise that many institutions prefer a campus-wide authentication method. What is IP-Based Access? This service allows students and faculty to access purchased Opars collections directly through your library catalogue […]
Any time you are looking for rare and hard-to-find Persian books through a reliable source, we are just a couple of clicks away from you! Contact us and provide any information you have about your required title. We will do the search through our sources quickly and try to find you a copy of the […]
The scarcity and increased printing costs has forced nearly all Iranian book publishers to reduce their print circulations dramatically. This has made featured titles get sold out and disappeared from the market sooner than ever. Subsequently, as Iranian publishers are much willing to add new titles to their profiles rather than doing reprints, most of […]
Scan on Demand (SOD) service helps you save physical books shipping charges and delivery time.