Would you need to ask for rights to publish an Alice in Wonderland spoof?

Answer 1

The original book is in the public domain and wouldn't require permission. If you are specifically spoofing the Disney version, you would need to go to Disney.

Answer 2

Yes, to create a spoof of Alice in Wonderland that you plan to publish, you would likely need to secure the appropriate rights from the original copyright holder, which is typically the author’s estate or the publishing company that holds the rights. This is important to avoid any legal issues related to copyright infringement.