99% Invisible

The Giftschrank

Mar 9, 2016
This podcast discusses the concept of the 'Giftschrank' in Germany, a locked room in libraries that contained restricted literature. It explores the popularity and banning of 'Mine Comf' during World War II, and the availability of 'Mein Kampf' in bookstores and online. It also touches on personal experiences accessing restricted literature in East Germany and the responsibility of libraries to control who reads certain books.
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