NEW YORK (March 22, 2018) –The Copyrights Group Ltd has appointed Spotlight Licensing and Brand Management, Inc. (spotlightlicensing.com) to manage the North American licensing program for the British literary classic The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady™.
“The artwork in The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady is absolutely lovely and we know from the property’s long history in the UK that it works wonderfully on a wide range of products,” says Spotlight Licensing President Carole Postal.
“The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady products will be a delight not only for botanists, bird watchers, and anyone else who appreciates exquisitely rendered nature illustrations but also for those who enjoy the aesthetics of the Edwardian era translated to modern products,” says Nicholas Durbridge Chairman of The Copyrights Group Ltd.
For more information about the North American licensing program for The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady, visit Spotlight Licensing and Brand Management at booth E128 during Licensing International Expo (May 22-24 in Las Vegas).

About The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady

For over 40 years Edith Holden’s beautiful illustrations have been captivating audiences. Created in 1906, The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady™ is a naturalist’s diary filled with naturalist Edith’s personal observations – including watercolor illustrations of wildflowers, birds, butterflies as well as her poetry, thoughts, and observations on the seasonal changes in flora and fauna of the English countryside. First published in 1977 as a facsimile edition of the original diary, the book was a sensation and entered The Sunday Times best sellers list where it stayed for a record breaking 63 weeks earning it a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. In 2014 it was named by The Sunday Times as the best-selling book of the 1970s, and it remains at No. 4 in the overall best-seller lists of the last 40 years. With new design treatments regularly delivered adding to the extensive artwork bank available, retailers and partners have the freedom to create contemporary or more traditional looks to suit a variety of product.

About The Copyrights Group

Founded by Nicholas Durbridge and Linda Pooley in 1984, in 1993 Copyrights won the prestigious Queen’s Award for Export Achievement and has current licenses in 17 countries. In 2007 Nicholas and Linda were presented with an Honorary Achievement Award for their contribution to the licensing industry. In 2016 The Copyrights Group became part of the Vivendi Group of Companies which is listed on the Paris stock exchange and includes Universal Music Group, Canal+ Group, Havas and Gameloft. In 2016 total Vivendi Group revenues exceeded 10bn euros.

About Spotlight Licensing

Spotlight Licensing and Brand Management, Inc. (spotlightlicensing.com) is a New York City based boutique licensing agency specializing in representation of Entertainment, Art/Design, and Digital properties as well as Corporate and Character Brands including BOO The World’s Cutest Dog, The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady, Downton Abbey, The Great British Baking Show, Little House on the Prairie, The Ollie & Moon Show, Vera, Victoria and more. As agency president, Carole Postal brings extensive industry experience, trend licensing acumen, and retail expertise to Spotlight Licensing. Prior to founding Spotlight Licensing, Carole ran CopCorp Licensing and Knockout Licensing.