Tufiq 1942-12 Y20

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Publication frequency: Weekly
Language: Persian
Subject: Satire, Mulla Nasriddin, Satirical Poem, Satirical Cartoon
Place of publication: Tehran
Publication Serie: Tufiq
Year: 1942 (1320)
Chief Executive: Abu’l-Qasim Halat
Imprint Owner: Muhammad ‘Ali Tufiq

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Tufiq was a weekly magazine published in Iran for nearly half a century (1923-1971), in three main periods.

The first issue was released on May 21, 1923, during the reign of Ahmad Shah Qajar. The imprint owner was Husayn Tufiq, and the magazine was published in four pages at a price of six shahi. The number “1341” appeared next to the title, likely referring to the lunar year of its founding. The first period, as stated on the front page, was devoted to publishing scientific, literary, humorous, social, and political content.

The second period began in March 1940 (Issue 19 of its eighteenth year) and continued until 1953. During this time, the magazine was managed by Muhammad ‘Ali Tufiq, the founder’s son. In both the first and second periods, the magazine featured not only satirical writing but also government telegrams, parliamentary news, earthquake reports, and updates on notable enterprises such as the Vatan Factory-one of Isfahan’s best-known factories, managed by Muhammad Husayn Kaziruni.

The third period (1958-1971), titled Fukahi, became the most popular period, led by Hasan Tufiq, with contributions from Husayn and ‘Abbas Tufiq. Editorials were published under the name “Kaka Tufiq.” During these years, the magazine grew in size and became more visually rich: in addition to black and white cartoons, colour cartoons appeared on the front and back covers. Its tone also became sharper, often criticizing government figures, especially Amir ‘Abbas Huveyda.

From Issue 24 in 1967 onward (Year 46), part of the magazine was devoted to “Hezb-e Kharan (Jackass Party)”. Through this section, the magazine expressed its criticism of social and political issues in an indirect and humorous way. The group had a membership system, with readers receiving symbolic membership cards.

The magazine featured well-known poets, journalists, and cartoonists such as Hushang Mi’marzada, Isma‘il Pursa‘id, Umran Salahi, Nasir Pakshir, Ghulam ‘Ali Latifi, Ahmad ‘Arabani, Parvin Kirmani, Susan Ardakani, Murtiza Farajian, and Kambiz Dirmbakhsh. Khusraw Yusifpur and Parviz Khatibi as editors, ‘Abbas Tufiq as editor-in-chief, while Abu’l-Qasim Halat worked as managing director and chief executive. (The names of the board members, poets, and cartoonists of Tufiq are listed in various issues-for example, issue 1 of the fifty year)

In the third period, Tufiq also published monthly and annual editions, as well as special collections such as Fesinjun Nama, and Asa Nama-a set of cartoons, satirical poems, and jokes about Amir ‘Abbas Huveyda.

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