Readers will surely get a kick out of this banned book mug offered by The Philosophers Guild. The mug features the names of books that were previously banned from circulating, for fear that they spread uncouth, offensive or injurious ideas. These books include classics like D.H. Lawrence’s provocative ‘Lady Chatterly’s Lover’ (widely considered to be smut when it was first published,) George Orwell’s dystopian novel ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’ and Charles Darwin’s game-changing scientific publication ‘On the Origin of Species.’
Of course, all of these books were later recognized as amazing contributions to the world of literature. It almost seems comical to think that they were once illicit or taboo. Any book-lover will enjoy sipping out of this badass banned book mug.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Banned Books Merchandise
- Opportunity for literature-themed merchandise based on controversial books.
- Reclamation of Banned Works
- Opportunity to reintroduce previously banned books and other media to the mainstream.
- Retro Censorship
- Opportunity to explore the history of censorship and its impact on literature and other media.
Sectors Adopting This
- Publishing
- Publishers can capitalize on the popularity of controversial literature by releasing new versions of previously banned books.
- Merchandising
- Merchandisers can capitalize on the popularity of banned books by creating themed merchandise.
- Education
- Educators can use banned literature as a way to engage students in discussions about censorship and free speech.
