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Hara-Kiri No.119 (Août 1971), the iconic French satirical monthly known as “journal bête et méchant”, famous for its irreverent humour, political provocation, and boundary‑pushing covers. This issue highlights the theme “Les Riches en Vacances” (“The rich on holiday”), presented in Hara-Kiri’s classic absurd, exaggerated comedic style.


The cover features a sunburnt, over‑relaxed man floating with a rubber ring, cigar in mouth, surrounded by several women in swimsuits — a satire of wealth, excess and leisure culture. The bold blue background and oversized black headline text give the cover strong display impact.


Cover details:

  • HARA-KIRI masthead in white block typography

  • No.119 – Août 71 – Mensuel 4,00F

  • Stock label: 1516

  • Central theme: Les Riches en Vacances


This era of Hara-Kiri is heavily collected due to:

  • its connection to the origins of Charlie Hebdo

  • its frequent censorship clashes

  • low survival rate of early 70s issues

  • confrontational, provocative cover art


Condition (from photo):

  • Light edge wear along top

  • Minor sleeve-caused reflections

  • Colours strong, no major tears visible

  • Spine shows typical vintage stress


A clean and collectible example of an early 70s Hara-Kiri monthly.Hara-Kiri No.119 (Août 1971), the iconic French satirical monthly known as “journal bête et méchant”, famous for its irreverent humour, political provocation, and boundary‑pushing covers. This issue highlights the theme “Les Riches en Vacances” (“The rich on holiday”), presented in Hara-Kiri’s classic absurd, exaggerated comedic style.


The cover features a sunburnt, over‑relaxed man floating with a rubber ring, cigar in mouth, surrounded by several women in swimsuits — a satire of wealth, excess and leisure culture. The bold blue background and oversized black headline text give the cover strong display impact.


Cover details:

  • HARA-KIRI masthead in white block typography

  • No.119 – Août 71 – Mensuel 4,00F

  • Stock label: 1516

  • Central theme: Les Riches en Vacances

This era of Hara-Kiri is heavily collected due to:

  • its connection to the origins of Charlie Hebdo

  • its frequent censorship clashes

  • low survival rate of early 70s issues

  • confrontational, provocative cover art


Condition (from photo):

  • Light edge wear along top

  • Minor sleeve-caused reflections

  • Colours strong, no major tears visible

  • Spine shows typical vintage stress


A clean and collectible example of an early 70s Hara-Kiri monthly.

Hara Kiri Magazine - No.119 - Les Riches en Vacances - 1971

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