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Bernard Joubert's 'Histoires de censure' Reissued

publication · 2026-04-23

A timely reissue of Bernard Joubert's 'Histoires de censure' examines censorship in France, from strict pre-publication authorization to modern hypocritical forms under the guise of protecting youth. Joubert notes that French law technically does not recognize censorship.

Key facts

  • Book is a reissue of 'Histoires de censure' by Bernard Joubert
  • Covers censorship from centuries of pre-publication authorization to 19th-century to present day
  • Focuses on hypocritical censorship under 'protection of youth' pretext
  • Thousands of books have been banned under this guise
  • Joubert states that in French law, censorship does not exist
  • Reissue is described as precious and timely

Entities

Artists

  • Bernard Joubert

Locations

  • France

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