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1401
For the freedom to live an ordinary life.
Tehran, 2022. As the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising fills the streets, a young woman finds refuge among strangers bound by friendship, resistance, and the hope of a different future.
A graphic novel inspired by Iran’s uprising, told through intimate human stories and Persian mythic imagery.
Discover & buy 1401An ordinary life.
An extraordinary struggle.
Shared meals. Private jokes. Dreams of a future. At the heart of 1401 are the everyday moments that make freedom worth fighting for.
Stark black-and-white storytelling meets vivid bursts of color, connecting the streets of contemporary Iran with the imagery of Persian myth.
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Our featured title, 1401, brings together writers and artists to tell a story of courage, grief, and solidarity. We believe a book can make a distant experience feel close—and give it a lasting place on your shelf.