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product_id: 65749789
title: "Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings: The Epic of the Persian Kings [Illustrated Slipcase Edition]"
price: "€ 264.02"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 8
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# Copious elegant illustrations Hardcover with slipcase Glossy thick premium paper Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings: The Epic of the Persian Kings [Illustrated Slipcase Edition]

**Price:** € 264.02
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## Summary

> 📖 Own a piece of Persian legend – where art meets epic storytelling!

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- **What is this?** Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings: The Epic of the Persian Kings [Illustrated Slipcase Edition]
- **How much does it cost?** € 264.02 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Lush Visual Storytelling:** Dive into rich, copious artwork printed on thick, glossy paper for a tactile and visual feast.
- • **Accessible Cultural Classic:** A perfect blend of myth and history, made approachable for modern readers and cultural connoisseurs alike.
- • **Conversation-Worthy Coffee Table Book:** Showcase Persian heritage with a book that sparks curiosity and admiration in any social setting.
- • **Timeless Persian Epic in Stunning Form:** Experience the legendary Shahnameh like never before, beautifully illustrated and elegantly bound.
- • **Collector’s Edition Hardback with Slipcase:** Protect your masterpiece with a durable, stylish slipcase that elevates your bookshelf.

## Overview

Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings [Illustrated Slipcase Edition] is a beautifully crafted hardcover edition featuring copious elegant illustrations printed on thick, glossy paper. This collector’s edition includes a protective slipcase, emphasizing the cultural and historical significance of the Persian epic. With a literary style accessible to modern readers, it offers a visually stunning and culturally rich experience, perfect for both enthusiasts and those seeking a unique coffee table centerpiece.

## Description

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Review: Stunningly beautiful version of the Shahnameh - This is the most beautiful book which I have owned, though of course there are finer in museums. The illustrations are copious, elegant and delightful. For me it is the perfect version that I can imagine of this classic. I am grateful to have discovered it and in awe of its magnificent design. It is superbly presented as a hard back book, within a protective hard case. This emphasises the importance of the Shahnameh as a chronicle of Persian civilisations over the centuries and Persia's vital importance in the geography, history, and culture of this part of the world.
Review: Shahnameh is a beautiful book, but in literary style closer to The Hobbit than Lord of The Rings - This version of Shahnameh covers the mythical account of the Persian Kings of the Achaemenid dynasty. It therefore covers 2/3 of the length of the standard account in Shahnameh, omitting the Sassanid kings, from the beginning of the story to the the death of Rostam. The book is a hardcover book, with a book slip but no dust jacket. The text and images is printed onto thick, glossy paper, and the effect can only be described as luscious. The text itself is of a style more similar to King Arthur, or The Hobbit. It lacks the literary quality of a modern classic like Lord of the Rings. The end result, for better or worse, is a bit like a 'coffee table' book. All the same, it is a nice bit of Iranian culture, made accessible to a British audience.

## Features

- New Store Stock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 144,196 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 123 in Mystical Poetry 170 in Epics 657 in Regional & Cultural Poetry |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 686 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stunningly beautiful version of the Shahnameh
*by M***L on 29 March 2022*

This is the most beautiful book which I have owned, though of course there are finer in museums. The illustrations are copious, elegant and delightful. For me it is the perfect version that I can imagine of this classic. I am grateful to have discovered it and in awe of its magnificent design. It is superbly presented as a hard back book, within a protective hard case. This emphasises the importance of the Shahnameh as a chronicle of Persian civilisations over the centuries and Persia's vital importance in the geography, history, and culture of this part of the world.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shahnameh is a beautiful book, but in literary style closer to The Hobbit than Lord of The Rings
*by M***G on 31 December 2022*

This version of Shahnameh covers the mythical account of the Persian Kings of the Achaemenid dynasty. It therefore covers 2/3 of the length of the standard account in Shahnameh, omitting the Sassanid kings, from the beginning of the story to the the death of Rostam. The book is a hardcover book, with a book slip but no dust jacket. The text and images is printed onto thick, glossy paper, and the effect can only be described as luscious. The text itself is of a style more similar to King Arthur, or The Hobbit. It lacks the literary quality of a modern classic like Lord of the Rings. The end result, for better or worse, is a bit like a 'coffee table' book. All the same, it is a nice bit of Iranian culture, made accessible to a British audience.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In one word-MAGNIFICENT
*by S***I on 16 April 2022*

When I opened the package I was VERY pleasantly surprised. 100% recommend this book. They have translated it beautifully with gorgeous drawings and hard cover, and definitely worth the price and even more!!! Could not recommend this enough. I already read the Farsi version while growing up, so I can't wait to read this amazing translation!!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings [Illustrated Slipcase Edition]
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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*