THE NEW EDITION OF OUR FIRST EVER TITLE
‘‘In life, a man must either become angelic or human or animal. I have become none of these things.‘‘
Explore the gritty underworld of Tehran's gangland through the captivating story of a notorious gangster known as ''The Eagle of Iran'' and his associates. Dive into their criminal mystique, marked by tattoos with poetic stories, facial scars, and flashy rings. These gangsters, unapologetically flaunting their masculinity, draw inspiration from traditional notions of strength and control. Posing in tea houses to sharing snaps from notorious prisons, and revealing a complex bond with Shīʿa Islam. Unravel the profound impact of martyrdom on these criminals, as they navigate the echoes of war and seek redemption in the sacred shrines of Iran. Step into their turbulent reality, where the line between sin and sacrifice becomes blurred.
Crime wave Tehran
Pouria Khojastehpay
December 2023
Edition of 550
Hardcover with duotones and red foil title
164 pages, 95 images
36 images with gloss spot-UV treatment
Dimensions: 26 x 20 cm
ISBN: 978-90-833080-9-8