Is this eBay promoted Disney book the worst charity fund raising attempt ever?

mondaypeanut · August 2018

Just saw this on the front page of eBay:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ltd-Edition-RANKIN-Book-Celebrating-90-Years-of-Mickey-Mouse-the-True-Original/163191906435

Who on earth in existence wants this book?

Even fans of photography would surely think that it's an embarrassment to own, what with every 'celebrity' holding the exact same 2-3 props. And the "High Profile" names... Julian Clary, Phillip Schofield, Amanda Holden...

"Each portrait aims to capture the simple magic and wonder of the 'True Original' Mickey Mouse" <- Can anyone tell me what 'Professor' Green's facial expression is conveying?.. was that the best photo they could use or did he just suddenly unexpectedly shit himself and they took the shot just as his brain registered it?

Image: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/eCwAAOSwOHpbapFJ/s-l1600.jpg

Why not just sell Mickey Mouse dolls for charity or something?! I honestly would be surprised if the whole thing was a loss making exercise for tax reasons for Disney.

boogieman · August 2018

Oh dear, it does indeed look shite. I only recognise about 25% of the celebrity names, but I am an old fart.

axisus · August 2018

No joke I literally only recognise 13 names in their 'celeb' list. I have no idea who any of the others are. Still, I don't feel I can knock it if all proceeds are indeed going to charity.

Sporky · August 2018

axisus said:

Still, I don't feel I can knock it if all proceeds are indeed going to charity.

I think it's entirely fair to knock it.

Anyone who buys it would be better off just donating the money directly.

Kilgore · August 2018

Fifty quid?

They're taking the mickey.

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