The 1994 Ban in New Zealand
In 1994, New Zealand's Customs Department banned Hustler outright, labeling it “obscene and injurious to public morality.” The ban was controversial, sparking debates...
Hustler Banned in Canada, Australia, and the UK
The year was 1976 when Larry Flynt published his first issue of "Hustler" magazine in California, but its graphic sexual content quickly earned him...
The Campari Parody Lawsuit (Falwell v. Hustler)
The 1983 parody ad that led to Hustler Magazine, Inc. v. Falwell mimicked a Campari liqueur interview and falsely “quoted” televangelist Jerry...
Hustler's Unlikely Role in American Law School Curriculums
Despite being a pornographic magazine, Hustler is studied in law schools across the United States thanks to its role in landmark First...
Hustler After Larry Flynt: What's Next?
When Larry Flynt passed away in 2021, many questioned what would become of Hustler without its firebrand founder. He had been the heart, soul, and...
Hustler's Legal Fights Beyond Falwell
The Jerry Falwell case is perhaps the most famous example of Larry Flynt's long history of clashes with the law. However, it is far from the only one....
Hustler's Decline in the Digital Age
Like many print publications, Hustler faced steep challenges in the internet era. As free online porn became ubiquitous, circulation numbers dropped...
The Jerry Falwell Lawsuit and the Supreme Court Case
One of the most famous moments in Hustler's history was the 1983 parody ad featuring televangelist Jerry Falwell. The ad jokingly implied...
The Birth of Hustler: A Rebellion Against Censorship
Hustler magazine was launched in July 1974 by controversial entrepreneur Larry Flynt. Unlike more “tasteful” adult magazines of the time like...
Taboo Was Anti-Censorship at Its Core
The taboo was a groundbreaking magazine that celebrated sex and sexuality, and its editorial stance was firmly against censorship. In fact, founder Larry...