Private Eye (Magazine) (1961-) (United Kingdom)
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1961-
Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:
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Advertisements, c late 1980s-1992
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/3
Scope and Contents
A portfolio containing examples of advertisement posters and related material for external companies, which involved the services of Spitting Image Productions Limited. The following items are present:1. Two proofs for a Batchelors Slim a Soup advert, which features an photographic image of a Dame Edna Everage toby jug, c late 1980s. The jug was produced by SIPL (SI/1239 (b)).2. An advertisement for a printer, made by Canon, c late 1980s. The poster appears to be designed...
Dates:
Publication: c late 1980s-1992
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'Bitter Fame' Correspondence File 5, 1990 - 1993, 1997
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9451/19/1/5
Scope and Contents
A file holding letters sent to and by Anne Stevenson, connected to her biography on Sylvia Plath, Bitter Fame, which include reactions to the publication following its release. Correspondents include: Olwyn Hughes, Ted Hughes, Peter Davison at Houghton Mifflin, Robert McMullen, Jude Bourguignon at Penguin Books, Dale J. Sprague, Bob Dykeman, C.J. Hardy, Jullian Becker, Ruth Scott, Madeline Strong Diehl, Marion Bright, Paul Roche, Joe Lobenthal, Richard Murphy, Ruth...
Dates:
1990 - 1993; 1997
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Event Invitations, 1985
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/12/3
Scope and Contents
A file containing invitations to two events, both of which took place in 1985, received by Roger Law. The first is for a 10-year anniversary event for the defunct British women's magazine, Nova, which ceased in 1975. Law is invited to attend a party on Wednesday 31 July, at The Groucho Club in London. The front side of the invite has a drawing by the cartoonist, Melville Calman. The second invitation is for an event hosted by publisher, André Deutsch, and...
Dates:
1985
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Events and Exhibitions Publications, 2002 - 2007
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/5/5/3
Scope and Contents
A file containing three publications produced by cultural organisations or for public events. These promotional items feature images of work created by either Roger Law, Luck & Flaw or Spitting Image. The following are present: 1. A spring 2002 programme for Greenwich Theatre. The cover features an image of the 'April Fools' illustration first used by Private Eye, as part of their 1992 British general election issue. This...
Dates:
Publication: 2002 - 2007
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General Correspondence, 1975 - 1983
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/7
Scope and Contents
A box containing a bundle of letters, received by Roger Law and Peter Fluck, as part of their professional activities as the partnership, Luck & Flaw. There are also a few copies of letters sent by the partnership. The letters in 1975 straddle the line between Law working by himself and collaborating with Fluck. The years 1982 and 1983 are also a transitional period, when the partnership's activities morph into the wider work of Spitting Image Productions Limited.The topics...
Dates:
1975 - 1983
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Special Collections Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. Please see specific entries within the catalogue for any access restrictions present for particular files or items. For further details on conditions governing access please contact specialcollections@lib.cam.ac.uk . Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Sub-Sub-Series
Miscellaneous Magazines, 1961 - 1974
Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/1/2/2/1/18
Scope and Contents
A box holding issues of various publications, along with proofs and tearsheets from other outlets, all of which feature illustrations by Roger Law. The following items are present:1. March-April 1972 (Vol. 2 No. 2) issue of the American literary journal, Audience, which features a plasticine model illustration on pages 38 and 39 (RL/Pre-/939). 2. November 1973 issue of the Dutch magazine, Avenue, which features a...
Dates:
Publication: 1961 - 1974
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Sub-Sub-Series
Miscellaneous Magazines with Commissioned Work, 1975 - 1982
Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/2/3/12
Scope and Contents
An assortment of British and international magazines, along with tearsheets, which feature plasticine model illustrations by Luck & Flaw.The following are present:1. Issue November-December 1975 of the magazine, Drive, published by the British motoring association, The AA. Pages 16 to 22 feature illustrations that accompany an article about the MOT test. The photographic image was taken by Bob Cramp (L+F/90 (a)-(b)).2. Issue...
Dates:
Publication: 1975 - 1982
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Special Collections Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. Please see specific entries within the catalogue for any access restrictions present for particular files or items. For further details on conditions governing access please contact specialcollections@lib.cam.ac.uk . Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Roger Law Archive
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Luck & Flaw
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Published Material
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Magazines
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Newspaper Cuttings, 1976 - 1986
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/2/4/2
Scope and Contents
Two files containing cuttings from newspapers, along with some from magazines, which either feature Luck & Flaw illustrations or other items relating to the partnership's work. The first file holds loose clippings from the following publications, but not limited to: Eastern Daily Press, Evening Gazette, Graphics World, Now!, Private Eye, ...
Dates:
Publication: 1976 - 1986
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Special Collections Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. Please see specific entries within the catalogue for any access restrictions present for particular files or items. For further details on conditions governing access please contact specialcollections@lib.cam.ac.uk . Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Roger Law Archive
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Luck & Flaw
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Published Material
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Newspapers
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Press-Cuttings and Website Printouts, c 1998-2019
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/5/5/1
Scope and Contents
A box containing newspaper (and some magazine) cuttings, both originals and photocopies, along with printouts of pages taken from internet publications and blogs. These items feature articles written by or about Roger Law, and also discuss the legacy of Spitting Image. The following topics are covered, but are not limited to: a 1999 charity sale held at the Bonhams auction house, which featured items donated by Law; two auction sales of Spitting...
Dates:
c 1998-2019
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Private Eye, 1986 - 1987, 1992
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/2/5
Scope and Contents
Four issues of the British satirical and current affairs magazine, Private Eye. The following editions are present:1. Christmas 1986 (No. 652) - the front cover features a plasticine model, dressed in Christmas attire. There is also an advertisement for the Spitting Image album, Spit in Your Ears, on page 31.2. Friday 10 July 1987 (No. 667) - page 17 bears a black and white photograph of a...
Dates:
Publication: 1986 - 1987; Publication: 1992
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Private Eye, 2011 - 2018
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/5/5/2/1
Scope and Contents
Three issues of the British satirical magazine, Private Eye, all of which feature an image or something else that relates to either Luck & Flaw or Spitting Image. The following editions are present:1. 22 July-4 August 2011 (No. 1293) - page 5 features an image of the Rupert Murdoch 'pissing on Britain' plasticine model illustration, first published in issue No. 667 (July 1987) of the magazine; model produced by Spitting...
Dates:
Publication: 2011 - 2018
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Private Eye Christmas Cards, c 1982
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/8/8
Scope and Contents
Two examples of a Christmas card produced by the satirical magazine, Private Eye. The front cover of this particular card features an image of a plasticine model illustration by Luck & Flaw, which depicts British politician Michael Foot as the television character Worzel Gummidge. The photographic image was taken by John Lawrence Jones.Both cards have inscriptions on the interior pages, bearing season's greetings in Roger Law's hand. One is addressed...
Dates:
c 1982
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Special Collections Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. Please see specific entries within the catalogue for any access restrictions present for particular files or items. For further details on conditions governing access please contact specialcollections@lib.cam.ac.uk . Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Private Eye Golden Jubilee, 2011
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/5/10/3
Scope and Contents
An invitation card for Roger Law and guest to attend an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the British satirical magazine, Private Eye. The event was held on 26 October 2011, at The Guildhall, London.
Dates:
2011
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Private Eye Posters, 1981
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/2/2/3
Scope and Contents
A visifile holding multiple copies of five posters for the British satirical and cultural affairs magazine, Private Eye, which feature photographic images of Luck & Flaw plasticine model illustrations. These posters both advertised the publication and were available for sale to the general public. The illustrations contain representations of the following: British journalist, Nigel Dempster, also known as Grovel (L+F/86); the magazine's parody of a far-left...
Dates:
Publication: 1981
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Special Collections Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. Please see specific entries within the catalogue for any access restrictions present for particular files or items. For further details on conditions governing access please contact specialcollections@lib.cam.ac.uk . Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Richard Ingrams Toby Jug, 1982
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/4/1/6
Scope and Contents
A 'Lord Gnome' toby jug in the shape of Richard Ingrams, editor of the satirical magazine, Private Eye. This jug was produced as a piece of limited edition merchandise for the publication's 21st anniversary. The item was modelled by Luck & Flaw, and manufactured by Audley Porcelain.
Dates:
1982
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Special Collections Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. Please see specific entries within the catalogue for any access restrictions present for particular files or items. For further details on conditions governing access please contact specialcollections@lib.cam.ac.uk . Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Roger Law Archive
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Luck & Flaw
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Ceramic Ware
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Ceramics
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Rupert Murdoch Model, 1987
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/3
Scope and Contents
A Rupert Murdoch 'Pissing on Britain' model (SI/925), made by the Spitting Image Workshop. This model featured in a black and white photograph, taken by John Lawrence Jones, which was published in issue 667 (10 July 1987) of the British satirical magazine, Private Eye (SI/926).
Dates:
1987
Conditions Governing Access:
Restricted. This item is currently unfit for production. Please contact repository.
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Spitting Image John Major Transparencies Scans, 2010
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/7/3/4
Scope and Contents
A CD-R that contains tif. files with digital scans of two transparencies featuring Spitting Image plasticine model illustrations, involving the British Prime Minister, John Major. One image has Major by himself, wearing a blue rosette, which appears to be connected to the 1992 British general election illustrations produced by Spitting Image Productions Limited for the publication, Private Eye. The other image features Major and the...
Dates:
2010
Conditions Governing Access:
The contents of this optical disc are current unavailable for viewing.
Sub-Series
Transparencies, 1975 - 1983
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/3/2
Scope and Contents
Four boxes containing an assortment of 63mm x 63mm and 126mm x 120mm photographic transparencies, along with 35mm slides, which feature images of Luck & Flaw plasticine model illustrations that were published in various magazines, newspapers and other mediums. The contents of the four boxes are in alphabetical order, based on the subject(s) of the illustrations or the title of the work, and they are split into the following: A to C, D to G, H to R, and S to W. The final box...
Dates:
1975 - 1983
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Special Collections Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. Please see specific entries within the catalogue for any access restrictions present for particular files or items. For further details on conditions governing access please contact specialcollections@lib.cam.ac.uk . Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).