Hara-Kiri No.117 (Juin 1971), from the famous French satirical monthly journal bête et méchant, known for its provocative humour, extreme visual satire and anti‑establishment commentary. This issue’s theme is La Femme Objet, a critique of objectification and gender stereotypes delivered in Hara-Kiri’s deliberately shocking, theatrical style.
The cover features a staged photograph of a woman posing in a surreal, exaggerated tableau: she balances an umbrella handle in her mouth while holding additional umbrellas and a hat positioned in front of her torso. The imagery is intentionally absurd and confrontational, typical of Hara-Kiri’s approach to social commentary in the early 70s. The bright red background and oversized yellow headline text give the issue strong visual impact.
Cover details:
HARA-KIRI masthead in white block lettering
No.117 – Juin 71 – Mensuel 4,00F
Tagline: journal bête et méchant
Headline: La Femme Objet
Stock label: 1514
Hara-Kiri mascot bottom-left corner
This era of Hara-Kiri is highly collectible due to:
its tight link to the origins of Charlie Hebdo
its small print runs and frequent censorship clashes
bold photographic covers that defined the magazine’s style
increasing rarity of intact early 70s issues
Condition (from the photo):
Light top‑edge wear
A few faint age marks on the background and skin tones
Sleeve reflection visible near bottom
Spine shows mild vintage stress but remains intact
Colours remain strong, no visible tears
A visually striking and well‑preserved example of early 70s satirical press.
Hara Kiri Magazine - No.117 - La Femme Objet - French Satirical (banned) - 1971
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