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Banned Books Week: Comics and Controversy

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

Today marks the beginning of Banned Books Week, a yearly celebration of the freedom to read.  Special Collections is home to many banned books, and our extensive Comic Art Collection, which is approaching 4,000 comic book titles, contains some of … Continue reading →

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Index, Imprimatur, and Banned Books Week

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

September 24 marked the beginning of Banned Books Week, a yearly celebration of the freedom to read.  Books in Special Collections are no stranger to banning and censorship – most were subject to some form of official approval, and many … Continue reading →

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