Parviz Barati

Parviz Barati received the Omid Journalism Prize in 2013 in memory of Dr. Mehdi Samsar for his distinguished role in art journalism.

Parviz Barati (Persian: پرویز براتی, born 22 March 1977) is an Iranian author from Abadan city in the southwest of Iran.

Early life and education

Parviz Barati was born in 1977 in Abadan on the shores of the Persian Gulf, his deep connection to the sea has continuously shaped his interest in maritime narratives and cultural heritage. He is an independent author and researcher specializing in fantastic and folkloric literature, occultism, and wonder writing. His professional journey reflects a lifelong dedication to literature, folklore, and the mystical dimensions of storytelling traditions.

Career

Barati has focused his career on exploring the themes of marvels, occultism, and folkloric literature. His work is recognized for its originality and depth, contributing significantly to the fields of literary analysis and cultural narratives.

Further reading

• Barati, Parviz. History of Painting. Ofogh Publications, Tehran, 2012.
• Barati, Parviz. The Book of Adja`ib (Marvels). Tehran Afkar Publications, 2009.
• Barati, Parviz. The Charm Winds: Introduction to Occultism. Tehran Cheshmeh Publications, 2016.
• Barati, Parviz. Div Name (The Book of Demons). Tehran Cheshmeh Publications, 2021.
• Barati, Parviz. Demons in the Wheat Field: Ethereal Beings Within the Realm of Fantasy: Genesis and Evolution.Amazon KDP, 2024.
• Odyssey Arabiya / Arabian Odyssey: Merchant Seaman Storyteller in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai, Ghaf Publishing, 2025.
• The Sands Talisman:Tales from the unwritten Kuwait, under publication
• The Book of Wonders: A Study on wonder writing and mirabilia, currently in the process of being published by Cheshmeh Publications in Tehran