Vafa Press is an independent publishing house committed to producing works that illuminate the human condition. We believe in the power of ideas to transform understanding, and in the necessity of beautiful books that treat difficult subjects with the gravity they deserve.
To publish philosophy, fiction, and children”s literature that engages with fundamental questions of existence, consciousness, and meaning. We seek authors whose work combines intellectual rigor with literary craft, producing books that endure.
Mehdi Vafa is an independent researcher and writer working at the intersection of philosophy of mind, thanatology, and consciousness studies. His work explores the thermodynamic foundations of consciousness and the philosophical implications of mortality.
Before founding Vafa Press, Mehdi pursued research in cognitive science and philosophy, developing what he calls “immanent philosophy” – a rigorous engagement with consciousness and death that refuses transcendent consolations.
Vafa Press emerged from a conviction that certain ideas deserve the permanence and craft of the book form, and that independent publishing can serve intellectual communities underserved by commercial houses.
Original works in philosophy of mind, consciousness studies, thanatology, and existential philosophy. We favor works that combine analytic precision with phenomenological depth.
Literary fiction that explores psychological and philosophical themes. We seek narratives that illuminate the inner life while maintaining the highest standards of craft.
Picture books and stories for young readers that introduce profound ideas through accessible narratives and beautiful illustrations.