Melinda Beck

Illustrator Melinda Beck (From nytimes.com) Illustrator Melinda Beck is one of several artists balking at a recent offer made by Google. The Internet giant offered several artists work, but the offer came without a paycheck. Google was offering the artists work for exposure alone, a plan the company says has paid off for partners in the past. From the New York Times : In a statement responding to questions, Google said that the project was modeled after a similar one last year for iGoogle, a personalized home page, where artists and companies (including Jeff Koons, Bob Dylan and Gucci) contributed images to be used ... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Melinda Beck". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story