Hara-Kiri – Journal Bête et Méchant – Issue No. 161 (February 1975)A rare and highly collectible issue of the infamous French satirical magazine Hara-Kiri, known for its dark humor, absurdity, political provocation, and outrageous visual style. This magazine was the predecessor to Charlie Hebdo, and issues from the 1970s are especially in demand among collectors of European counterculture, satire history, and banned or controversial press.
This cover is one of Hara-Kiri’s most iconic shock designs:A nude woman posed as La Mort (Death), wearing a skull mask, holding an hourglass, and carrying a large scythe. The provocative imagery, combined with the surreal humour typical of the magazine, is enhanced by the bright yellow faux‑fur pubic cover — a bold visual gag very much in line with Hara-Kiri’s reputation for offensive, taboo-pushing satire.
Cover text includes:
“RÉVÉLATION !”
“La mort est une vraie blonde”(“Revelation! Death is a real blonde”)
Top-left branding: HARA KIRI – journal bête et méchant(“The stupid and mean magazine”)
Issue details: N°161 – fév. 75 – 6F
Hara-Kiri was notorious for its anarchic, anti-establishment editorial style, mixing absurd humour, dark satire, nudity, and political irreverence. Covers like this are rarely found in good condition due to age and their controversial nature.
Condition (from the photo):
Noticeable chipping/roughness along the left spine edge
Light creasing at corners
Surface wear consistent with vintage paper from the 1970s
Cover colours remain bold, print still sharp
No major tears visibleA strong example of a fragile 50‑year-old satirical magazine.
This is the exact copy shown. Ships discreetly and securely reinforced due to age
Hara-Kiri Magazine No.161 Feb 1975 Adult Vintage
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