Iranian publisher purchases copyright of Persian translation of George R. R. Martin’s works

TEHRAN,Nov.11(MNA) – An Iranian publisher has purchased the Persian translation copyright of all works by American master of modern fantasy George R. R. Martin (1948). Based on a recent agreement, Behnam Publications will have the rights in Iran and all Persian-speaking countries to translate and distribute books by Martin, an author of fantasy, horror, and science fiction prose, the translator of his books in Iran, Milad Fashtami, told the Persian service of ISNA on Sunday. Since Iran has not joined the Universal Copyright Convention yet, this will help respect and observe the rights of the writer, Fashtami said. He expressed hope that readers support the publishers who observe copyright in order to help promote this culture across the country. He also added that joining the Universal Copyright Convention will surely lead to better and higher-qualified translations of books. Fashtami is currently working on a Persian translation of “Fevre Dream”, which will hit the market soon. “A Dance with Dragons”, “A Game of Thrones”, “A Storm of Swords” and “A Clash of Kings” are some of the books by Martin, who is also a screenwriter and television producer.