The LARB Banned Books Reader
An anthology of essays on works of literature that were — and, in some cases, still are — officially unavailable
Reading! We’ve assembled a collection of fantastic essays from the LARB archive covering issues of literary censorship and political repression in our brand new Banned Books Reader. Donate $1 or more or become a member to receive your copy in your inbox today.
Listening to our recent LARB Radio Hour interviews with Chinese author Yan Lianke about his career and experience of writing for and about a nation barred from reading his work and with novelist and activist Arundhati Roy about her new collection of essays on fascism.
Supporting the work of pioneering thinkers like Jody Armour, Brad Evans, Henry Giroux, and Yxta Maya Murray tackling the difficult issues of our time in the LARB Books Provocations series, backlist bundle on sale now with the promo code BannedBooks2020.
Following our Reckless Reader independent bookstore partners as they announce their picks for favorite Banned Books Week reads.
Thanks to all who joined us on Wednesday, September 30 for a free virtual discussion with activist Samuel Chu, journalist Mary Kay Magistad, historian Jeff Wasserstrom, and Congresswoman Katie Porter about the ongoing Hong Kong protest movement and the implementation of the new National Security Law. To provide additional context, we've selected some essays about Hong Kong from the LARB archive below, along with a few selections from the Banned Books Reader.
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An anthology of essays on works of literature that were — and, in some cases, still are — officially unavailable
Talking to renowned Chinese writer, Yan Lianke, author of Three Brothers
Beyond his impressive legal career, Charles Rembar wrote three fascinating books, which have just been released in ebook format.
China-based writer Alec Ash recounts his experience shadowing Hong Kong protester Mo Ming in the heat of this year’s riots.
Talking to acclaimed author and activist Arundhati Roy
Jeffrey Wasserstrom documents and reflects on the recent protests in Hong Kong.
John Tytell on Barney Rosset, the gutsy dynamo of American alternative publishing.
On 'Shame,' Salman Rushdie's great "forgotten" novel
The demand for electoral democracy in China can only be the beginning of a broader movement.
Two major literary editors discuss the publishing scene in contemporary Turkey.