January 21, 2011

Banned Books @ Your Library




Taking a little inspiration from a blog post @ Sutherland Library, we've developed a new booklist featuring books that were controversial at their time of publishing - so controversial, in fact, that they were banned!


The written word is undeniably powerful when it comes to challenging ideas and preconceptions, and reaching large amounts of people with a message. Take a look at the 10 books below - and tell us what you think of them; just leave us a comment below. Also if you like, click the title to go to the catalogue entry at Camden Council Library Services and place a reservation!




Banned in Canada, the United States and Canada for violation of obscenity laws. This book takes an unabashed view at sexuality, love and fidelity during a time of strict social modesty and convention.




Banned in the U.K for revealing the secrets of MI5 during the 1980s. This title was banned before it even made it to the publishing house!




Banned in Queensland to this day!




Banned during the Second World War for its criticism of the U.S.S.R. Allied nations feared that the book would incite decisive action from their opposition. Still banned in the United Arab Emirates for containing text contrary to Muslim and Arab values.




Banned in Ireland in the 1930s due to alleged sexual promiscuity.




Banned in Lebanon after Catholic leaders deemed it to offensive to christian values.




Banned in Nazi Germany.




Banned in the U.S, U.K. and Australian during the 1930s.




Banned for lesbian themes in the U.K. in the 1920s. Republished in the 1950s.




A number of Miller's works have been banned in both the U.S and South Africa for vulgarity,



Have you read any of these banned books? What did you think of them?









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