Banned Books Symbol - Visual Representation of Censorship #21556 (License: Personal Use)

This graphic depicts a stylized open book overlaid with a bold red circle and diagonal slash-the universal symbol for prohibition-signifying banned, censored, or restricted reading material. The stark contrast of red against the dark book emphasizes urgency and restriction, commonly used in advocacy, education, and awareness campaigns about literary freedom. The design is simple yet powerful, evoking immediate recognition of suppression of ideas.

Used on pages discussing book bans, censorship history, freedom of expression, library advocacy, or educational resources about banned books (e.g., Banned Books Week). Matches user intent seeking visual metaphors for intellectual restriction or protest against censorship.