INTO WHOSE HANDS An Examination of Obscene Libel in its Legal Sociological and Literary Aspects

Hardback. The author traces the origin and development of obscenity laws, various methods of censorship, the many absurdities that occur and looks at possible means of reform. Includes The Bradlaugh Case, 1877; Vizetelly Prosecution, 1888; Persecution of D.H. Lawrence, 1929 etc. as well as some books which had been banned or withdrawn including Fanny Hill, Lady Chatterley's Lover, Frank Harris autobiography as well as films, plays, radio productions etc. With Bibliog. and Index. 236pp. 8vo. h/back. Blue cloth with bright gilt titles. Lightly browned edges, one corner bumped, light indentation midway across sp. and corresponding fr. cover o/w Vg.