{"product_id":"banned-books-dk-heyworth-dunne-9780744056280","title":"Banned Books by DK Publishing \u0026 Victoria Heyworth-Dunne","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eBanned Books: The World's Most Controversial Books, Past and Present\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e9780744056280\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e0744056284\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Editor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDK Publishing; Edited by Victoria Heyworth-Dunne\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDK Publishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eAugust 30, 2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eLiterary Criticism, Censorship, History, Political Science\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCensorship of one form or another has existed almost as long as the written word. \u003cem\u003eBanned Books: The World's Most Controversial Books, Past and Present\u003c\/em\u003e explores why some of the world's most important literary classics and revolutionary non-fiction titles were once deemed too controversial for the public to read. Whether challenged for confronting racial or sexual norms, satirizing public figures, or simply being deemed unfit for young readers, this volume examines the astonishing role that banned books have played in shaping history. From the banning of \u003cem\u003eAll Quiet on the Western Front\u003c\/em\u003e and the repeated suppression of \u003cem\u003eOn the Origin of Species\u003c\/em\u003e, to classics like \u003cem\u003e1984\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFahrenheit 451\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Catcher in the Rye\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn\u003c\/em\u003e, this anthology is packed with eye-opening insights into the history of the written word and the socio-political climates during periods of suppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTarget Audience \u0026amp; Reader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis compelling collection is a must-have resource for avid readers, creative writers, and literary scholars. It is directly targeted toward individuals with a deep interest in literature, politics, law, and legislative history, particularly those studying the global impacts of censorship and the historical struggles for freedom of speech.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) is an award-winning, international publishing company known for creating highly visual, authoritative reference books for readers of all ages. With a reputation for engaging design and factual accuracy, DK's literary explorations cover a vast array of historical and educational topics. This specific volume was expertly compiled and edited by Victoria Heyworth-Dunne to provide a comprehensive, global look at the history of literary censorship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOffers deep, informative insights into society, politics, law, and religious beliefs across different countries globally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCovers a broad spectrum of fiction and non-fiction, ranging from \u003cem\u003eAlice's Adventures in Wonderland\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eSpycatcher\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures high-quality images of rare first editions and specially commissioned illustrations of the books' authors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes direct extracts from the banned books alongside key historical quotations regarding their suppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"Banned Books: The World's Most Controversial Books, Past and Present\",\n    \"author\": [\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"DK\"\n      },\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"Victoria Heyworth-Dunne\"\n      }\n    ],\n    \"isbn\": \"9780744056280\",\n    \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Hardcover\",\n    \"publisher\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"DK Publishing\"\n    },\n    \"datePublished\": \"2022-08-30\",\n    \"inLanguage\": \"English\"\n  }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBust-Down Books: Armed With Education\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48094787993915,"sku":"0744056284","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780744056280.jpg?v=1780594322","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/banned-books-dk-heyworth-dunne-9780744056280","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}