Forbidden Books in Padlocked Room in Australia’s Biggest Library

Posted by Jean-Yves on May 17, 2016
 

Hundreds of books banned in Australia are hidden in archives in libraries across the country, after being deemed too outrageous to be read by the public.

The largest collection, full of books and material that is completely off-limits, is said to be held in the National Library of Australia (NLA) in a padlocked room. The collection features more than 200 books including unauthorised biographies, true crimes, a guide to euthanasia, plus books on Schapelle Corby and Eddie Obeid that courts have deemed to be defamatory.

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