A British publisher announced yesterday that he will publish a limited edition of Hitler’s autobiography, “Mein Kampf,” the first to appear in Britain since World War II, although he admittedly lacks authorization of the Bavarian state government which holds the copyright.
Sir Robert Lusty, managing director of Hutchinsons Publishers, said only 2,000 copies would be printed. He said there had been some private complaints, mainly from Jews, but “We felt that with the new generation coming on there should be–whether one likes it or not–an edition available for study by students.” Sir Robert said royalties would be paid to the Bavarian government which confiscated the copyright after the war and has since refused to allow anybody to re-publish Hitler’s work. Sir Robert said he has received no complaint from the West German Government and “I am sure they know we are publishing it.”
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