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One of you readers informed me on this blog a few weeks back that one of my paintings have been used for a book cover. I had no idea and initially thought this might have been a confusion. However, more confirmations from the reader(s) and subsequent googling led to us finding this:
that is mentioned right on top of the blog.
Any use of my images without an authorization from me is not permissible.
Anyway, a result of this unfortunate and unnecessary development means that I will be watermarking all my work from now on....
something that I really dislike doing.
I will be writing to Rupa & Co. about this and post updates for you.
A BIG thank you to all of you readers who informed me about this.
What would I do without you guys?!
23 comments:
Thats so not cool!!
hope it all works out and they learn their lesson.
That is terrible. Keep us posted about the developments and if we can help in any way.
i'm all for free culture but this was terrible.. do keep us informed of the status of your case and let us know if we could be of any help.
Ohh what a shame!I started following you blog recently and love it..:)
Keep us updated about the developments.
That is so unfortunate!!!!!
This is really disgusting! Do keep us posted about what was the results and besides all this, your paintings are exceptionally beautiful! :)
Free Hand Madhubani Painting
That's terrible! Such lovely work shouldn't be tarnished with theft. Good luck working this out :)
Oops i have a copy of this book..when i saw the cover u were on my mind..But never realised its was your work !!
This is really terrible. You must take action against this.
Yikes!!!! that is so not cool!!
Dithi,
Even I hate to put copyright mark on every snaps that i upload, but we have no option ...and this is ridiculous and so insensible! hope you sort it it out soon..
hugs and smiles
That is really ridiculous. Hope you sort this out and if you need us bloggers' help, Please let us know
hey dithi..
I am really shocked rather angry on this kind of ridiculous thing...i dont thing dat there is any ethics left in the creative field now....but i do strongly believe that there should be a campaign against this...
bijayashree
Oh my God.Thts not good.We keep writing ,its copyright and all rights reserved ,but it happens this way.I hope u sort it out and get credits for yourself.
Thank you all for this support, really motivates me to follow up on this and take action. I will keep you all posted on the developments, currently my lawyers in India are taking a look at the case. Big hug to each one of you for taking time out and standing by me on this.
On the brighter side only invaluable things are subjected for stealing and one who has stolen definitely knows the value of it.The person who stole got to be someone with good artistic sense and poor morale.Good and bad always coexists ironically.
Thats too bad!!! Hope you sort this out soon...You Go Girl!!!
i saw this book at the world book fair at a stall and stacks and stacks of it... i could definitely make out your art.. this is stealing please do take action and inform us of the status.. all my wishes are with you.
Thats horrible - They need to give you part of the book royalties.
Dee, you have handled this so gracefully. I think watermark will be one step to prevent such plagiarism in the future. But...legal action will be fully justifed and I hope you take that route just to show that you will not take this sitting down. They owe you an apology and financial remuneration from the sale of these books. I know you wouldn't sue them for money but you have earned that money girl!
It is disgusting to say the least. All the best for the legal proceedings!
I am reading this book now and i picked it up only for its cover design.
I love your paintings!!!
Oh dear, how awful. Kudos to the reader that alerted you. Imagine all these pics on the internet being stolen and re-used, makes you shudder....
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