So you’ve been ripped off? Raymond Biesinger has just the book for you.

So You’ve Been Ripped Off? Raymond Biesinger Has Just the Book for You

Artist and illustrator Raymond Biesinger has released his new book, “9 Times My Work Has Been Ripped Off: An Informal Self-Defence Guide for Independent Creatives.” The project was inspired by his personal experiences in the creative industry.

“Spite, quite honestly,” he laughs, when asked why he wrote the book.

He adds another reason behind the work:

“My goal with the book is to open up the window of possibilities for what people think they can do to protect their work and their rights.”

Biesinger’s illustrations have appeared in publications such as The New Yorker, The New York Times, and Monocle. He lives with his family in Quebec and says the idea originated while dealing with an organization that had used one of his artworks without permission or payment.

“I realized that after 20 years in the business, I have a whole lot of these stories,” says Biesinger. “What began as a single rip-off story evolved into a mix of career reflection, stealth memoir, and business self-help guide.”

The book recounts incidents ranging from small disputes, like chasing a music promoter for a $50 fee, to complex legal wrangles with agencies over image usage rights.

Author’s Summary

Through humor and hard-earned lessons, Biesinger offers independent creatives a candid and practical perspective on defending their artistic rights.

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Orange County Register Orange County Register — 2025-11-08

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