Unusual censor readings: G.D.R. science fiction and the Ministry of CultureMajor, P. (2010) Unusual censor readings: G.D.R. science fiction and the Ministry of Culture. In: Hochscherf, T., Laucht, C. and Plowman, A. (eds.) Divided, but not disconnected: German experiences of the Cold War. Berghan Books, New York and Oxford, pp. 204-219. ISBN 9781845457518 Full text not archived in this repository. It is advisable to refer to the publisher's version if you intend to cite from this work. See Guidance on citing. Abstract/SummaryCovers the censorship by the Hauptverwaltung Verlage und Buchhandel in the Ministry of Culture of science fiction works in East Germany. These ranged from propaganda pieces supporting the scientific-technological revolution and the progress of socialism, to veiled criticisms of the system. The chapter argues that publishers became dependent on the high sales generated by popular culture, creating a relatively safe space for this genre.
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