MAJOR UPDATE: OCT 2013:
"Well, I've got some pretty exciting news. Because of you guys and your willingness to stand up and speak out, the original cover of 'The Inventor's Secret by Andrea Cremer that depicted a copy of my work done by Devilish Designs has been changed. I know that many of you stood up for me, and I am completely grateful for that. I want to say thank-you to Penguin Group (USA) for doing what's right - they chose to change the cover when the copy was brought to their attention, and I think they deserve recognition for their decision." - Quoted from Monster Kookies via Facebook
Please take a moment to contact Penguin Books and THANK them for doing right by an indie artist.
Penguin Group USA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PenguinGroupUSA
Penguin Group USA Twitter: https://twitter.com/penguinusa
Penguin Group Website: http://www.us.penguingroup.com/
E-mail: [email protected]
AUGUST 2013:
If you've ever seen an awesome Mech Owl, Industrial Heart or Steampunk Bunny THAT WAS Monster Kookies an Artist from Canadian who's been blatantly copied by Devilish Designs from the UK. Repeatedly Devilish Designs copies MK and other artists, when DD is reported or called out for this theft on sites such as Etsy or DeviantArt he/she stops for a period of time THEN continues.
"For those who have been asking, yes - I am aware of the front cover of Andrea Cremer's newest book. Unfortunately, it is the work of a ripoff artist by the name of Devilish Designs. I have contacted the author and publisher, though I don't expect much to be done on their part...
If you're curious, I actually contacted the publisher before the book cover came out, however they chose to ignore my e-mails. Go figure. Feel free pass on the word and thank Penguin Group (USA) for their wonderful consideration and Devilish Designs for her originality - it's always nice to see independent artists being stripped of their souls by large companies and other artists that cannot think for themselves. :)"
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0399159622/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_fIV0rb1FNRGZFSW4 - Quoted from Monster Cookie via Facebook
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Monster Kookies Needs Your HELP!
Monster Kookies Needs Your HELP! Monster Kookies needs your help in regards to the recent cover preview released for "The Inventor's Secret" by Andrea Cremer. No, this isn't my heart. The heart that the cover presents as it's focal point is none other than a forgery sculpted by Devilish Designs (who is notorious for copying several Monster Kookies designs) based off the Monster Kookies Industrial Heart Collection.
The following link is 130+ Industrial Heart designs that I have created over the years, starting in January 2009. You may draw your own conclusions:
MK Industrial Heart Gallery: http://monsterkookies.deviantart.com/gallery/9394566
If this is as wrong to you as it is to me - please make your voice heard. The publisher, Penguin Group (USA), needs to listen. Twitter, E-mail, Facebook, whatever your means of communication... please, let them know how you feel about this matter and that you want them to make things right. Please share and pass it on. I have a personal belief that people can and will do the right thing - but I can ONLY prove this with YOUR help.
Listen, Penguin! #listenpenguin
Penguin Group USA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PenguinGroupUSA
Penguin Group USA Twitter: https://twitter.com/penguinusa
Penguin Group Website: http://www.us.penguingroup.com/
E-mail: [email protected]
P.S - Please do not send any hatemail to Andrea Cremer. Unfortunately, many authors do not choose their book covers - their publishers do. I have already contacted Andrea myself. She is now aware of the matter and is "passing on my concerns to the publisher who selected the cover design" and "they are looking into the matter". Please keep voicing your opinions - because they really do matter! The more people who speak up, the more likely they are to listen!
-Quote from Monster Kookie via blog
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Please contact the author and Penguin Books REPEATEDLY and let them know this isn't right, they NEED TO pull the book cover and a public apologizes to Monster Kookies is called for. Let friends, family and other artists know that Devilish Designs needs to be stopped.
Links to sources:
Look Familiar?
A killer copy of a killer cupcake? Blatant copying of artisan works is not cool!…
Slowing It Down by Monster Kookies
Quit Your Day Job: Monster Kookies
Monster Kookies Needs Your HELP!
"Well, I've got some pretty exciting news. Because of you guys and your willingness to stand up and speak out, the original cover of 'The Inventor's Secret by Andrea Cremer that depicted a copy of my work done by Devilish Designs has been changed. I know that many of you stood up for me, and I am completely grateful for that. I want to say thank-you to Penguin Group (USA) for doing what's right - they chose to change the cover when the copy was brought to their attention, and I think they deserve recognition for their decision." - Quoted from Monster Kookies via Facebook
Please take a moment to contact Penguin Books and THANK them for doing right by an indie artist.
Penguin Group USA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PenguinGroupUSA
Penguin Group USA Twitter: https://twitter.com/penguinusa
Penguin Group Website: http://www.us.penguingroup.com/
E-mail: [email protected]
AUGUST 2013:
If you've ever seen an awesome Mech Owl, Industrial Heart or Steampunk Bunny THAT WAS Monster Kookies an Artist from Canadian who's been blatantly copied by Devilish Designs from the UK. Repeatedly Devilish Designs copies MK and other artists, when DD is reported or called out for this theft on sites such as Etsy or DeviantArt he/she stops for a period of time THEN continues.
"For those who have been asking, yes - I am aware of the front cover of Andrea Cremer's newest book. Unfortunately, it is the work of a ripoff artist by the name of Devilish Designs. I have contacted the author and publisher, though I don't expect much to be done on their part...
If you're curious, I actually contacted the publisher before the book cover came out, however they chose to ignore my e-mails. Go figure. Feel free pass on the word and thank Penguin Group (USA) for their wonderful consideration and Devilish Designs for her originality - it's always nice to see independent artists being stripped of their souls by large companies and other artists that cannot think for themselves. :)"
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0399159622/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_fIV0rb1FNRGZFSW4 - Quoted from Monster Cookie via Facebook
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Monster Kookies Needs Your HELP!
Monster Kookies Needs Your HELP! Monster Kookies needs your help in regards to the recent cover preview released for "The Inventor's Secret" by Andrea Cremer. No, this isn't my heart. The heart that the cover presents as it's focal point is none other than a forgery sculpted by Devilish Designs (who is notorious for copying several Monster Kookies designs) based off the Monster Kookies Industrial Heart Collection.
The following link is 130+ Industrial Heart designs that I have created over the years, starting in January 2009. You may draw your own conclusions:
MK Industrial Heart Gallery: http://monsterkookies.deviantart.com/gallery/9394566
If this is as wrong to you as it is to me - please make your voice heard. The publisher, Penguin Group (USA), needs to listen. Twitter, E-mail, Facebook, whatever your means of communication... please, let them know how you feel about this matter and that you want them to make things right. Please share and pass it on. I have a personal belief that people can and will do the right thing - but I can ONLY prove this with YOUR help.
Listen, Penguin! #listenpenguin
Penguin Group USA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PenguinGroupUSA
Penguin Group USA Twitter: https://twitter.com/penguinusa
Penguin Group Website: http://www.us.penguingroup.com/
E-mail: [email protected]
P.S - Please do not send any hatemail to Andrea Cremer. Unfortunately, many authors do not choose their book covers - their publishers do. I have already contacted Andrea myself. She is now aware of the matter and is "passing on my concerns to the publisher who selected the cover design" and "they are looking into the matter". Please keep voicing your opinions - because they really do matter! The more people who speak up, the more likely they are to listen!
-Quote from Monster Kookie via blog
--
Please contact the author and Penguin Books REPEATEDLY and let them know this isn't right, they NEED TO pull the book cover and a public apologizes to Monster Kookies is called for. Let friends, family and other artists know that Devilish Designs needs to be stopped.
Links to sources:
Look Familiar?
A killer copy of a killer cupcake? Blatant copying of artisan works is not cool!…
Slowing It Down by Monster Kookies
Quit Your Day Job: Monster Kookies
Monster Kookies Needs Your HELP!