Dung Beetle spoofs Ladybird after books copyright row

Artist who was forced to withdraw pastiche of children’s books hits back with fresh satireThe artist who was threatened with legal action by Penguin for a humorous book introducing children to the art world in the style of the Peter and Jane readers from the 1960s and 1970s has taken satirical revenge, after the publisher announced its own series of retro titles based on the Ladybird books.The mock-up cover,We Sue an Artist, the Dung Beetle guide to Corporate Intimidation, for ages 5+, was published on Twitter by artist Miriam Elia earlier this week.@ladybirdbooks stopped @Miriamelia1 selling her spoof (which is very funny) yet they've endorsed this? http://t.co/kr2Mx6FP4G - #artistheft@Miriamelia1 Rotten, cheating bastards! When Marty & Doc Brown get here on the 15th, I'm going back in time and boycotting @LadybirdBooksThe large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. The subject of the book will greatly appeal to grown-ups. The key words and jolly, colourful illustrations will enable the child to smoothly internalise all of the debilitating middle-class self-hatred contained in each artwork. New words on every page also help the child to identify the concepts, so that they may repeat them at dinner parties and impress educated guests. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2015-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dung Beetle spoofs Ladybird after books copyright row

Artist who was forced to withdraw pastiche of children’s books hits back with fresh satireThe artist who was threatened with legal action by Penguin for a humorous book introducing children to the art world in the style of the Peter and Jane readers from the 1960s and 1970s has taken satirical... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Ladybird Book of the Ex in new spoof series

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Artist's spoof Ladybird book provokes wrath of Penguin

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UK Book Publishing Industry Raises Copyright Alarm: ‘Save Our Books’

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Throwing the book at 'Thieves of Book Row'

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At London Book Fair Tuesday: Copyright Under Attack

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Chris Matthews’ new book catalogues his front-row seat to history

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World Book Day: Publishers Call for Canada’s Copyright Law To Be Fixed

Denouncing 'systemic exploitation of creators’ and publishers,’ Access Copyright cites more than C$150 million lost in unpaid royalties. The post World Book Day: Publishers Call for Canada’s Copyright Law To Be Fixed appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Congress launches digital markets competition inquiry as US e-book lending row continues

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Macmillan bags new Ladybird series book from Donaldson and Monks

Macmillan Children’s Books has bagged a new book in the What the Ladybird Heard series from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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