We need your help!
The first issue of Peyk was published nearly 30 years ago in the form of a two-page black and white newsletter. What a long way we have come since then! With the help of a growing number of talented writers, editors, and an amazing graphic designer, our newsletter has transformed into a beautiful magazine filled with original, unique articles and interviews. The Peyk staff is comprised solely of volunteers, working purely for the love of the publication and with an extraordinary commitment to community-building.
Did you know that the Library of Congress is a subscriber to Peyk? Peyk is being received and archived by many academic organizations as one of the achievements of the Iranian diaspora. Our readers span the nation and spread into Canada and Europe, too! Because we value our intelligent and diverse readership, we endeavor to maintain high quality content with an expansive coverage of topics. We strive not to overload our pages with advertisements, although we are grateful for the support.
In the summer of 2019, we established the online version of Peyk as well. An increasing number of readers are now able to reach Peyk via www.peykmagazine.com. The site is interactive, and you can leave a comment or message for the authors. The past issues are still available at our archive: www.pccsd.org/peyk.
We will gradually reduce the number of printed versions as many of our readers prefer to read Peyk online. The cost of paper, printing, and mailing has skyrocketed in the past several years. As a result, we are losing money. So far, we have been able to manage the loss through membership fees, private donations, and private and government grants. In addition, due to tough economic times, some of the few advertisers we did welcome on our pages are not renewing their business with us. Decreasing the advertising revenue puts us in a difficult situation and this is where we need your help to make Peyk sustainable.
You can either renew or begin a membership with the Persian Cultural Center (PCC), which comes with a free subscription to Peyk, or you can subscribe to the magazine for an annual cost of $20.
You may consider giving Peyk a monetary donation. All contributions are tax-deductible.
For PCC membership and/or a Peyk subscription, please go to www.pccsd.org/membership. To show your preference in receiving Peyk by mail or online, please send a note to pcc@pccsd.org.
Please join us in our efforts to keep our valued publication alive.
Good wishes to you and happy reading!
Ali Sadr, Editor in Chief
