The act of ‘banning’ a book makes us 10x more interested in reading it, and sharing it.

A stack of books tied together with a ribbon that reads 'do not read these banned books'.

Stories have always been a quiet act of resistance.

This curated set of five modern classics honors voices that dared to question, to challenge, and to dream of something better.

An arrangement of open books with visible text on the pages, showcasing various angles and titles, including a prominent book by Ken Kesey.
A wooden bookshelf displaying various books with colorful spines, including works by J.D. Salinger and Judy Blume. There is a decorative golden owl statue next to a collection of uniquely designed book covers featuring art.

Featuring hardcover editions of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou, and Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, this collection celebrates the outsiders and the truth-tellers.

A collection of five classic novels displayed with their colorful book covers. The titles include 'Slaughterhouse-Five' by Kurt Vonnegut, 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' by Maya Angelou, 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' by Ken Kesey, 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury, and 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood.

This collection represents those who refuse to accept the status quo.

Together, these books invite reflection, spark conversation, and keep the flame of independent thought very much alive.

The handsome five book set is available from Juniper Books here for $224.

A stack of six books with a fabric band that says 'do not read these books' across the middle.

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Ben VanderVeen is the founder and editor of Moss & Fog, one of the web’s longest-running visual culture destinations. Since 2009, he’s been finding and framing the most beautiful, surprising, and thought-provoking work in art, architecture, design, and nature — reaching over 325,000 readers each month. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

2 Comments

  1. Rick Enochs

    Interesting that all 5 of these are banned, presumably in public and school libraries. I read all of them back when I was young. Fahrenheit 451 was required reading for a Lit. class, I don’t recall if it was a high school or college.

  2. Christine Craig

    This is so frightening. That a small group of -mostly faceless, nameless, brainless people – can make a decision about what we read. Can decide what sort of whitewashed pap we feed children in our schools. This has to stop.

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