Miriam Elia – författare

Trapped in a cage with a wheel that taunts him with its meaninglessness, Edward records the existential ennui that is the sum of his short life. His diary is an extraordinary work, filled with profound meditations on the nature of captivity, the emptiness of life, and the irrational will to live. This revised edition is imbued with new meaning in a post pandemic world. Edward is not just a hamster - he is a state of mind.

In series 2a of the latest Dung Beetle guide, Mummy, John and Susan go through an indefinite period of self isolation at home during the Lockdown. In this solitary time, the children will be forcibly adapted to the 'new normal', where they have no real life fiends, no purpose, and are conditioned to see their peers as portable germ vessels. Dung Beetle is doing this for the benefit and care of the terminally ill.

Piggy goes to Uni is the story of a precocious young pig, and his rise to the forefront of the Anti-Piggest socialist Justice Movement. When he leaves his rural community for Central State University, he learns of the terrible legacy of Pig-Imperialism, and that words and ideas can be just as violent as actual acts of genocide. With the help of his comrades, Piggy elects to become a hero of the oppressed, and to ban anyone from saying anything that might hurt someone's feelings. And yet, in creating a world of absolute kindness, he soon finds himself at the mercy of his own extremist rhetoric.

In book 1d of the Dung Beetle Learning series, Mummy, John and Susan are taken on a thrilling Christmas adventure. By interrogating Santa Claus and exposing his 'vicious programme of indoctrination,' Mummy proceeds to strip Christmas of all its magic and meaning, for the benefit of mankind. Originally based on the Private Eye Christmas special, this book will joyfully ruin the Yuletide festival period for children and adults alike.

In book 1c of the Dung Beetle Learning series, mummy takes Susan and John out for an exciting day trip in London, as part of their new re-education programme. Looking, thinking and re-evaluating the world around them is a crucial part of a child's core development. A simple stroll down the local high street is magically illuminated by mummy's insights into the nature of society, religion, art and the various other forms of hierarchal or patriarchal oppression.

In book 1b of the Dung Beetle Learning series, Mummy takes John and Susan out of their local school to be re-educated at home, and introduce to their young minds a new, alternative world view. In order to do so, mummy will ground all learning in a feelings-based outlook, free of any actual facts or skills, and re-evaluate core subjects such as mathematics, religion, philosophy and art.

We see the sights follows Mummy, Susan and John on a jolly sightseeing trip of post covid London. As our family re-emerge from two years of lockdown into the heart of their city, things have subtly changed. St Paul's cathedral is now St Primark, The Tower of London has brought back hate-speech beheading, and Westminster is now waxwork museum. Throughout the trip, various drones hover around monitoring the children's 'social credit' score. This book is a humorous reflection on a society pretending to function normally.

Are you struggling to pay the bills and keep your children entertained in a cost of living crisis? Or are you simply worried that your children are spending too much time glued to numerous screens, watching endless asinine nonsense? Dung Beetle provide an answer, with a book that can keep children and adults happily and rewardingly occupied for many hours, using simple inexpensive and readily available materials. We present a set of 20 thought-provoking toys that can be made from simple objects around the house. Cardboard boxes, matchsticks, old covid tests etc. are all magically transformed into a plethora of exciting toys. From a doom scroller to a home-made toy bedsit, there's plenty to keep you and your children occupied.

With full colour illustrations and simple text: this book tells the well loved ancient folklore story of Marina, a simple traditional forest dwelling Yugoslavian mother of many children, who led a double life as a misunderstood radical performance artist. This book was commissioned for a specially curated shop by artist, Marina Abramovic as part of her forthcoming solo exhibition at the Royal Academy from Sept 2023 - Jan 2024. This is the first ever solo show by a female artist in the main galleries of this historic institution since opening in 1768. This title will tour with Marina's show for 5 years, internationally.

Have you ever been to an art fair? Can you even afford to get into an art fair? Dung Beetle books proudly presents a handy and simple Art-Spotting-Guide. Our fun guide covers everything from mannequins in shopping trolleys to environmental apocalypse. There is so much to see, and with this I-SAW guide you can tick off every cliche you come across. As you spot each of the trends pictured, you earn an I-SAW score for yourself. You'll find your score will quickly mount up, and when it totals 1,250 points you may award yourself the rank of CULTURALLY AWAKENED. Have fun, and remember to write to M Elia (Big cheif I-SAW) for validation.

With full colour illustrations and simple text: this short book tells the well loved ancient biblical story of Moses, and his divine revelation of over 613 Health and Safety laws. From slippery-when-wet signs to not having your feelings hurt by anyone, this epic surreal story of exodus is retold from slavery to safety. Each illustration is created by Miriam as a nod to the 1956 classic 'The ten commandments.'

Montag. Mein Name ist Edward, und ich bin ein Hamster.Dienstag. Heute kam der Tierarzt. Er hat mich angefasst. Offenbar bin ich eine Frau.Mittwoch. Doch keine Frau. Ich habe nachgesehen.Donnerstag. Habe heute beschlossen, das Rad nicht mehr zu benutzen.Freitag. Sie können mir die Freiheit nehmen, aber niemals die Seele …In seinem erschütternden Tagebuch beschreibt Edward sein Dasein zwischen Käfigstäben und Futternapf – wie er plötzlich dem Hamsterrad entkommt und sich auf das Abenteuer Leben einlässt … Ein Ereignis!