Once Upon A Time in Persia
Once Upon A Time in Persia
Once Upon A Time in Persia
Once Upon A Time in Persia
Once Upon A Time in Persia
Once Upon A Time in Persia
Once Upon A Time in Persia
Once Upon A Time in Persia
Once Upon A Time in Persia
Once Upon A Time in Persia
Once Upon A Time in Persia
Once Upon A Time in Persia
Once Upon A Time in Persia
Once Upon A Time in Persia
Once Upon A Time in Persia
Once Upon A Time in Persia
Once Upon A Time in Persia
Once Upon A Time in Persia

Once Upon A Time in Persia

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By Sahar Doustar and Daniela Tieni
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This spectacular debut children’s book from Iranian-Italian author Sahar Doustar is a beautifully illustrated, introspective fairy-tale that prompts the reader to celebrate their place in the grand beauty of the wider world.

Once upon a time in Persia, there lived a girl who learned to recognise her reflection, not in a mirror, but in the shape of the stars and the earth around her.

On her wedding day, she sees herself in a mirror for the first time and does not recognise herself. Heartbroken, she runs away, mistakenly believing another bride has taken her place. Her love desperately follows her, trying to persuade her that the reflection she saw was in fact herself. Protesting, the woman must explain to her love that her shape cannot be contained so neatly, for she is the shape of water in the lake, of the sun when it rises and sets, and the moon when full and at crescent.

With striking illustrations by Daniela Tieni, inspired by the rich vivacity of Persian illuminated manuscripts.

Sahar Doustar was born in Tehran in 1985. She studied at the University of Science and Technology of Iran where she graduated in Architecture and Engineering. She also has a Master's Degree in Architecture at Politecnico di Milano, and she is currently attending her two-year specialization in Graphic Design for Illustration at ISIA, in Urbino. Once upon a time in Persia is her first book as an author.

Daniela Tieni was born in Rome in 1982. She graduated in scenography at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome. She also has a Masters Degree in Art-therapy from Roma Tre University. Currently, she works as a freelance illustrator for Italian and foreign magazines and publishers. Her work was selected by Ilustrarte Biennial in 2016, 2012, 2014, 2009; by Bologna Children's Book Fair in 2019, 2017 and 2012, and by the American contest 3X3 Magazine No.13. Since 2017 she has been teaching at Idea Academy Illustration Master.
  • Dimensions 31.5 x 22 cm
  • Material FSC certified paper and card
  • ISBN 9781849768290
  • Number of illustrations Fully illustrated throughout
  • No of pages 32
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Delivery times

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European Union – 2-4 weeks

Rest of world – 2-4 weeks


Neon lights will be delivered in 2-4 weeks, as they are made in small batches and shipped separately from other items.

Delivery costs

We currently offer free standard delivery on UK orders over £60. Please note that this is offer is valid only online. Our other delivery costs are as follows.

For orders under £60:

UK – £3.60 per order

European Union – £15 per order

Rest of world (including non-EU European countries) – £28 per order

Limited editions

Due to the nature of our Limited Edition artworks, Tate offers rates for packaging materials to sufficiently protect the works and a fully insured, door-to-door courier service, for both UK and international shipping.

UK – FREE
USA & Canada – £80 each
European Union – £120 each
Rest of world (including non-EU European countries) – £150 each
 
 

Rugs

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For international shipping enquiries, please contact us at shop@tate.org.uk for quotes on delivery to selected countries.

 

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