Hara‑Kiri No.116 (Mai 1971), the notorious French satirical monthly journal bête et méchant, famous for its aggressive humour, anti‑authority tone, and provocative imagery. This issue features a striking historical satire on the Paris Commune, delivered in Hara‑Kiri’s darkly comic, exaggerated visual style.
The cover shows a soldier standing in bright red trousers amid a pool of heavy red paint symbolic of blood, with a rifle in hand and debris scattered at his feet. The dramatic colours and staged imagery parody both war photography and heroic military iconography.
The lower caption reads:
La Commune amusante.Cristi! V’la mes godillots qui prennent le sang.(“Damn! My boots are soaking up the blood.”)
This blend of historic reference, brutality, slapstick and satire is typical of Hara‑Kiri’s bold political commentary during this period.
Cover details:
HARA‑KIRI masthead in white block lettering
No.116 – Mai 71 – Mensuel 4,00F
Tagline: journal bête et méchant
Stock label: 1513
Artist credit bottom-right: Criez – Photo Greuz
Collectors value this era for:
its direct lineage to early Charlie Hebdo
historically charged covers
low surviving print numbers
cult influence on French political satire
Condition (from the photo):
Mild edge wear along top border
Sleeve reflections on lower half
Colours strong and vivid
No large tears or missing areas visible
Spine shows typical age-related stress
A powerful and collectible issue with a memorable political cover.
Hara Kiri Magazine - No.116 - La Commune Amusante - French Satire - 1971
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