'only venture capitalists can play with this balloon' says mummy. The true first issue of this satirical work, written and designed in the style of the classic Ladybird Reading Scheme books. In order to fund publication, Miriam Elia published a handful of pages online which quickly became popular and helped her raise the initial £5,000 required. The first edition ran to 1,000 copies and swiftly sold out; however, it also incurred a legal threat from Ladybird, forcing her to change the names of the characters as well as the fake imprint for the next edition. Ladybird subsequently published their own satirical reading books, which proved popular, prompting the artist to publish We sue an artist (and then rip off her idea). Dung Beetle guide to Corporate intimidation, for ages 5+. The Dung Beetle imprint also published a useful and topical guide in 2020, We Do Lockdown.

First edition, first issue [one of 1,000 copies], signed by the artist; 8vo; colour illustrations throughout; publisher's pictorial boards, a fine, sharp copy.