Exactly a year ago now, I finished my Alice costume, and happily posted my photos of me dressed up in it on my LJ, Facebook, devART and Flickr. And thought no more of it, they were only of me fooling around afterall.


Today my friend Jo showed me this:


And boy am I mad! I found it on the company's own website: http://www.junkfoodclothing.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product1_10052_10051_-1_14091_14051_11552 I also noticed its sold out.

I sent them this nice little email:

Dear Sir/Madam,

It was reported to me, and I have subsequently checked and confirmed that you have been using my photograph on one of your products: http://www.junkfoodclothing.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product1_10052_10051_-1_14091_14051_11552. The original photograph is displayed on my Flickr account here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/violetgypsy/3313714037/in/set-72157614512508266/.

Having consulted my solicitor, he has confirmed that this is in breech of my copyright as the owner and has advised me I could take the matter further. Before getting involved in a lawsuit with your company I would like to give you the opportunity to settle this matter out of court via recompense.

If I have not received a response within seven days I will put this matter into the hands of my solicitor, where you will be liable for all costs incurred.

Yours Sincerely,
Miss F Wilson

I just hope I can settle this quickly and it doesn't end up in court. I know I'd win any court case (how could I NOT?) its just the hassle. But no way am I gonna be fobbed off either.

Its just so weird that one of my lame photographs got stolen. I'm always mega careful with my artwork, I never even gave a second thought about my photos. And its well weird to think that there are people walking around wearing me o_O

Snagged from sheerpoetry

What book are you reading now? What are your favorite books? [You can put specific books or genres or both.]
At the moment I'm reading Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. I've read it once already, I'm just going through it again as it felt like alot to take in first time round and I didn't feel like everything sunk in. I read quite a variety of books, probably mostly the classic and horror genres though.

How did you learn to read?
The usual way? Seems abit of a silly question.

What foreign languages do you read?
I've struggled through French before, but struggled being the key word. I prefer to stick to English.

What 's the funniest book you ever read?
Hmm, I've not read a funny book in a long time. Probably Lousie Rennison's Georgia Nicholson books? I certainly can't remember ever laughing as hard at a book as I have done with those.

What books have changed the way you look at the world or the way you live your life?
To be honest I always find it abit melodramatic when people say that a book changed them like that. But maybe thats just because its never happened to me? I enjoy many books and many have given me some real food for thought, but non have ever affected me like that.

What are some of the scariest books you've ever read?
Alot of horror books I just don't find scary. The worst was probably It by Stephen King. I'll certainly never look at clowns the same way again. Thats the only book to have creeped me out to the stage that I'm jumping at every house creek.

About how many books do you own?
Not many actually, I delibrately limit myself as I hope to move out soon and don't want to have to lug a load of books around with me (I have too much other crap to lug around as it is). According to my Shelfari I have 37, but thats not all of them. I would guess maybe 55-60? Including graphic novels and everything.

How many books per month do you usually borrow from the library?
I really don't make enough use out of the library, I really should. I always just buy books. And as I'm trying to limit myself lately, I'm just going without, so the library is the best place for me really. I used to live in the library.

How much would you say you've paid in library fines in your life?
£0.00. I'm a good girl, I've never been late with a book. If I want to keep it longer I just re-hire it out again.

Do you read in bed? Do you ever read while walking or driving?
Yep, lately I always read before going to bed. Which is a habit I wish I'd never gotten into as now I find it difficult to read during the day without it making me sleepy. I've never read whilst driving though, surely thats against the law?

Do you listen to audio books?
No, they bore me to tears. I like to read stuff at my own speed, and to be able to stop and mull over what I've just read and imagine it all happening. Audio books just eliminate being able to do any of that.

Has anyone ever read aloud to you or you to them? Tell us more.
My parents used to read to me when I was little, and when I studied English and we read books aloud I was sometimes chosen to read certain sections.

What book was the most difficult to read?
A Clockwork Orange I just gave up on on the second page and I have no desire to revisit it. I skipped loads of The Hunchback of Notre Dame too, I found that one really hard to get into. I used to think it was Victor Hugo's writing style, but I absolutely devoured Les Mis so it can't be.

Do you read every word of a book, or skip parts that don't hold your interest?
See above. I skipped quite alot of Hunchback of Notre Dame, but generally I try and read it all. I usually feel that if I haven't read every word then I have no right to claim that I've read it because I haven't read all of it. I'm a pretty fast reader though so its generally not an issue as the duller bits I just get through quicker.

Do you buy new or used books, paperbacks or hardbacks, leather or collector's items?
I love owning old books. Absolutely adore, the older and prettier the better! I like owning hardbacks too, but I only buy hardback books when I already know I like the book, otherwise they just fill up extra space which I'm limited on as it is. Generally I usually just buy paperbacks though. And I have an adversion to second hand books. I get over this for old books, but for other books I'd rather spend the extra and get it new. I dunno why, I'm just a serious germaphobe.

How do you feel about writing in books, dog earing, etc.
Haha, you should see some of my paperbacks! Paperbacks I generally don't care about, I'll happily bend the spine, fold corners, and if its a book I'm using for study purposes then I write and highlight in them too. I dunno, I don't see an issue in a book looking a bit beaten up. I like to think all my paperbacks look well read and loved :) Hardbacks though are a whole other story, I'm completely fussy about those.

What is the first book you remember reading?
The one I remember best was Dear Zoo.

Do you lend your books?
No. I've had too many bad experiences of never getting them back, so if someone asks I'll usually try and fob them off with an excuse and hope they forget I own it.

What were your favorite books when you were a child?
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, Jacqueline Wilson books, fairy tales and The Worst Witch books.

What children's books do you most enjoy as an adult?
I still read alot of picture books, I love the artwork in some of them. And sometimes I enjoy flicking through my old Jacqueline Wilson books. I'm never sure if Alice in Wonderland counts as a childrens book or not? I don't consider it so, but alot of other people do.

Have you ever read a book more than once?
Hahahaha! Of course! I love the re-read books, especially when I notice stuff I missed first time. The first time you read a book is to get the general story. The next time is to pick up on the foreshadowing and memorise all the little details. I much more enjoy books the second time around (or third, or forth, or fifth!)