Ladybird Books for Grown Ups – Joel Morris & Jason Hazeley

Ladybird books were a memorable element in many a childhood. They were famous for their wholesome, sensible and accessible introductions to topics such as space travel, nuclear power and the gunpowder plot and their illustrations left an indelible impression on many young minds.

The relaunched Ladybird series for adults is perhaps more of an ironic and postmodern expression of the zeitgeist to help cynical adults make sense of modern life, from hipsters to hangovers.

Ladybird books for adults – Hipster coverLadybird books for adults – Dating coverThese hilarious editions will generate simultaneous laughter and nostalgia with their repetitive text and 1950s-style artwork. Titles include The Ladybird Book of The Husband (How It Works) and The Ladybird Book of The Mid-Life Crisis. Writers Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris will discuss the idea behind their inception and what they say about us today.

As well as books and journalism, Jason and Joel have written extensively for radio, TV and film including That Mitchell and Webb Look, Miranda, and Paddington, winning multiple awards.