Children’s book illustrator accuses John Lewis of ripping off ‘Mr Underbed’ for Christmas ad

Another year, another controversy around the John Lewis Christmas ad. 

A well-known children’s books illustrator has accused the British department store of ripping off one of his works for the annual, long-awaited season ad. 

Chris Riddell, who is also a political cartoonist for the Observer, shared a video live on periscope in which he compared his 1986 book “Mr Underbed” to the ad. 

Just like John Lewis ad, “Mr Underbed” features a blue, under-the-bed flurry monster with a red nose who becomes friend with a boy: Read more…

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