The 'Little World of Liz Climo' is a Clever Compilation of Tumblr Comics
Meghan Young — October 14, 2014 — Business
References: lizclimo.tumblr & designtaxi
As far as witty children's books go, the 'Little World of Liz Climo' is a great option. What started out as a fun and casual Tumblr blog for Liz Climo, the author, has become an impressive book chock full of sentiments, observations and, of course, illustrations that will be appreciated by both kids and adults. While some of the humor might be a little beyond children, it sets up a great building block for clever comedy.
Although the 'Little World of Liz Climo' does represent witty children's books well, it also spices up the genre in a great way. Featuring 100 illustrations from the blog and 50 new ones, familiar characters will be welcomed onto bookshelves with enthusiasm. Of course, the book comes just in time for the holidays.
Although the 'Little World of Liz Climo' does represent witty children's books well, it also spices up the genre in a great way. Featuring 100 illustrations from the blog and 50 new ones, familiar characters will be welcomed onto bookshelves with enthusiasm. Of course, the book comes just in time for the holidays.
Trend Themes
1. Witty Children's Books - The Clever Complilation of comics by the 'Little World of Liz Climo' presents an opportunity for publishers to explore more imaginative ways to combine written content with visual art in children's books.
2. Humor for All Ages - By bridging the gap between children's and adult humor, works like 'Little World of Liz Climo' prove that there is untapped potential in the children's book market to engage a wider audience.
3. Digitally Native Content - The success of Tumblr-comic-turned-book is also indicative of the potential that digitally native content holds for traditional publishers and comic artists to reach new readers through cross-platform distribution and sharing models.
Industry Implications
1. Children's Publishing - The growing popularity of witty children's books such as 'The Little World of Liz Climo' presents a disruption opportunity for publishers in the space to create innovative and engaging narratives that cater to a wider audience
2. Humor Publications - By blending humor and illustration in a clever way, the 'Little World of Liz Climo' offers opportunities for humor-focussed publishers to consider how visual and literary elements combined can facilitate more effective and enjoyable humor.
3. Digital Content Distribution - The 'Little World of Liz Climo', which began as a tumblr blog, showcases the potential of digitally native content distribution models to reach wider audiences and represents opportunities for publishers and independent creators using similar models.
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