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Farhang’s Fifth Book Club Selection

By Mansour Bahrami

Farhang Foundation is honored to welcome renowned tennis player and author Mansour Bahrami for a conversation with acclaimed author and host Abdi Nazemian.

“Fans Love Tennis's Court Jester
Mansour Bahrami has all the trick shots but rues a career that suffered from Iran's revolution”
The Wall Street Journal

Join us for the latest edition of Farhang Literature, featuring legendary tennis star Mansour Bahrami in conversation about his popular autobiography, The Court Jester. Bahrami will share stories from his remarkable life and career with bestselling author and Farhang Literature host Abdi Nazemian.

Read the book now and join us live on October 31.

About Mansour Bahrami

Mansour Bahrami is an Iranian-French professional tennis player famous for his incredible showmanship, charismatic trick shots, and on-court entertainment. Known as the "Court Jester" of tennis, he turned hardship into a legendary legacy that includes reaching the 1989 Roland Garros doubles final and delighting fans of the ATP Champions Tour with his comedic flair. His journey from unofficial ball boy in pre-revolutionary Iran to global tennis superstar has inspired countless fans for generations.

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About Abdi Nazemian

Abdi Nazemian is the author of five novels including Like a Love Story, a Stonewall Honor book, and The Chandler Legacies. His latest novel, Only This Beautiful Moment, was the 2024 Stonewall Award Winner from the American Library Association. For his literary work, he has also received a Lambda Literary Award. His screenwriting credits include movies such as The Artist's Wife and The Quiet, and television shows including Ordinary Joe. He has been a producer, executive producer or associate producer on a number of films, including Call Me By Your Name and Little Woods. He lives in Los Angeles with his husband, their two children, and their dog Disco.

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