Hara‑Kiri No.113 (Février 1971), from the infamous French satirical monthly journal bête et méchant, known for its provocative humour, absurdist visual comedy and fearless attacks on social norms. This issue highlights Hara‑Kiri’s trademark mix of deadpan photography and ironic public‑service‑announcement parody.
The cover features a man standing calmly while two women kiss him on each ear — used as a humorous “solution” to protect ears from the cold. The exaggerated composition, straight‑faced expression and theatrical styling make this a classic example of the magazine’s absurd visual setups.
Headline: ATTENTION !NE LAISSEZ PAS GELER VOS OREILLES !(“Attention! Don’t let your ears freeze!”)
The humour lies in acting as though this affectionate tableau is simply practical winter advice — an intentionally comedic contrast.
Cover details:
HARA‑KIRI masthead in bright yellow block lettering
No.113 – Fév. 71 – Mensuel 4 FR
Tagline: journal bête et méchant
Stock label: 1510
Clean blue background with high‑contrast studio photography
Collectors value this era of Hara‑Kiri for:
its role in shaping French satirical culture
its direct connection to the founders of Charlie Hebdo
bold, humorous photo covers
relatively low survival rate of early 70s issues
strong visual punch suitable for display
Condition (from the photo):
Light edge wear visible along the top border
Slight sleeve reflections across the cover
Cover colours strong and vivid
No major tears or missing parts
Spine appears intact with mild age‑typical stress
A clean, well‑preserved and highly displayable issue.
Hara Kiri Magazine - No.113 Ne Laissez Pas Geler Vos Oreilles - French 1971
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