Hara‑Kiri No.115 (Avril 1971), from the legendary French satirical monthly journal bête et méchant, known for its provocative humour, anti‑authority stance and unforgettable covers. This issue uses dark comedy and social parody to create one of the magazine’s most memorable images.
The cover shows a child dressed in ragged clothing, face flushed and cold, holding a steaming bowl with a weary expression. The photography is intentionally unsettling, contrasting innocence with hardship — a visual critique of social inequality and seasonal poverty. Hara‑Kiri often used such imagery to challenge viewers, and this cover is a perfect example of the magazine’s deliberately provocative style.
Headline text:VOILÀ LE PRINTEMPS,FINIS LES GROGS !(“Spring is here, no more hot toddies!”)— a sarcastic remark that amplifies the contrast between season and suffering.
Cover details:
HARA-KIRI masthead on the left
No.115 – Avril 71 – Mensuel 4,00F
Tagline: journal bête et méchant
Stock label: 1512
Classic Hara‑Kiri mascot bottom right
Collectors value this period for its:
bold photographic covers
political and social satire
connection to the team who later founded Charlie Hebdo
scarcity of early 70s issues in clean condition
Condition (from the photo):
Light wear visible along top edge
Sleeve reflection on lower half
Strong colours and clear text
No major tears or missing sections
Spine appears intact with minor age-related stress
A powerful, emotive and well‑preserved example of early 70s French satirical press.
Hara Kiri Magazine - No.115 - Voila Le Printemps - French Satirical - 1971
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