chapters A glimpse into the living rooms of the Middle East, from Istanbul to the border of Iran. During her travels in Iran, the photographer Miriam Stanke met the Iranian poet, Heydar Abbasi, also known by his pen name Barişmaz. Here he is in his house near Tabriz. During her travels in Iran, the photographer Miriam Stanke met the Iranian poet, Heydar Abbasi, also known by his pen name Barişmaz. Here he is in his house near Tabriz.