Scope and Contents A box containing photographic material relating to Luck & Flaw's illustrated version of Charles Dickens' novel, A Christmas Carol, which was published by the Penguin Books' imprint, Allen Lane, in 1979. Work on this book took place between July 1978 and January 1979, and the photographic images of the plasticine models that adorn this edition of the novel were taken by John Lawrence Jones. Items present include: colour and black and white photographs of varying...

Scope and Contents A box containing material relating to an illustrated version of Charles Dickens' novel, A Christmas Carol, which was published by the Penguin Books imprint, Allen Lane, in 1979. Luck & Flaw produced the plasticine model illustrations that appear in this edition, which were made between July 1978 and January 1979. The photographic images were taken by John Lawrence Jones.The following items are present:1. Two copies of the book in English,...

Scope and Contents A large visifile containing felt-tip pen and pencil working drawings, relating to Luck & Flaw's work on the illustrated versions of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island novels. The former was published in 1979, by the Penguin Books imprint, Allen Lane. The latter was shelved after work was completed in 1981, and the illustrated book was not published until 1986, following the success of ...

Scope and Contents

A large cartoon mural that is in two parts, containing felt-tip pen and coloured crayon illustrations that relate to the German politicians, Konrad Adenauer and Ludwig Erhard. There is a caption on the 'B' part of the mural, which reads: 'Adenauer is more gothic; I am more baroque. - Professor Ludwig Erhardt [sic]' (RL/Pre-/1478 (a) and (b)).

Scope and Contents A file containing photographic material relating to Swiss artist, Adolf Wolfli, which were used as part of an article by Roger Law and Celestine Dars on Wolfli and the Art Brut movement, titled, The Mind's Eye. There is also a letter addressed to Dars from the secretary of Compagnie de L'Art Brut, Genevieve Riberolles, which is accompanied by a photograph of Wolfli.The article was published in the 22 October 1972 issue of The Sunday...

Scope and Contents

A large mural containing a felt-tip pen and coloured crayon illustration, which features five unidentified white men in the foreground, and four black men in the background. The illustration is accompanied by a quote by Tom Stacey, taken from The Sunday Times, which reads, 'These are faces of men over whose future hangs the lengthening shadow of African nationalism' (RL/Pre-/1483).

Scope and Contents A bundle containing multiple copies of three anti-nuclear posters with different hardboard cut print designs, produced by both Roger Law and Peter Fluck, which were printed for a poster campaign during the Labour Party Conference, at Scarborough, in 1960. The three design prints are: a man with the tagline, 'Me-my children;' a woman carrying a baby with the tagline, 'We want to live;' and a skeletal arm being held by another skeletal hand with the tagline, 'No place to hide' (RL/Pre-/1456...

Scope and Contents

A file containing photographic transparencies, along with a box of 36 35mm slides, which hold images of German architect, Arno Breker, taken during an interview conducted by Roger Law; along with images of Breker's work. There are also transparencies with images taken by other sources, at earlier dates. All these items are connected to Law's article on Breker, which was published in the 7 November 1971 issue of The Sunday Times Magazine (RL/Pre-/1034).

Scope and Contents A collection of art annuals and another book that feature Luck & Flaw illustrations, which were previously published in various outlets and as advertisements.The following are present:1. European Illustration '77 '78: The Fourth Annual, edited by Edward Booth-Clibborn. Pages 11, 12, 34, 35 and 41 hold images of illustrations.2. European Illustration '82 '83: The Ninth Annual, edited by Edward...

Scope and Contents A file containing drawings and a calligraphy item produced by Roger Law, while studying at the Cambridge School of Art. The following items are present: a piece of paper with a portrait in red pencil of a male, 'Marsden,' on one side and a drawing of a plant pot on the reverse side (RL/Pre-/869); a portrait of Law's father, George, in crayon (RL/Pre-/870); a self-portrait in pencil (RL/Pre-/871); a piece of paper with illustrations on both sides, known as 'Harvesting I' and 'Harvesting II,'...

Scope and Contents

A hardboard woodcut that contains a print design with a representation of English singer/songwriter, Arthur Brown. This print design was possibly commissioned by Brown's record label, Track Record (RL/Pre-/1460; wrongly numbered on item as 1145).

Scope and Contents A file containing paperwork relating to Luck & Flaw's banking arrangements and other financial matters. The following items are present, but not limited to: a VAT registration form with the British Broadcasting Corporation; copies of cheques and paying-in slips; letters from and copies of responses sent to Lloyds Bank; originals and copies of bank statements for Luck & Flaw's illustrations, ceramics and deposits accounts; letters to and from the accountancy firm, Silver, Levene &...

Scope and Contents A file, split into two sub-folders, containing a number of birthday and Christmas cards made and sent by Roger Law (and his wife, Deirdre) to his family. The following items are present: a Christmas card with a lino cut print design of Father Christmas at a dinner table, with the print hand-coloured with wax crayons (RL/Pre-/1027); a Christmas card with a woodcut print design that resembles (to a certain degree) the face of a French-suite playing card (RL/Pre-/1131); and a number of...

Scope and Contents A box containing the following miscellaneous items:1. A diary book for the year 1979, which is also accompanied by two smaller memo books, which document expenses for business trips to Amsterdam, Hamburg and Paris. The three items contain Roger Law's handwriting.2. A PS Promotion & Productions Luck & Flaw brochure, which has Clouded Tiger Card postcards stapled inside. The brochure has a message from Law, intended for a couple of former students he taught at Reed...

Scope and Contents A British Petroleum Festivals '65 calendar. Each month features artwork and a written section, which relate to a particular festival held in the British Isles, including: Helly Aa in the Shetland Isles, Eisteddfod in Wales, and Pitlochry Fesitval in Scotland. The calendar page for September is illustrated by Roger Law, featuring a woodcut print design of German composer, Johann Sebastian Bach, and an organ. Accompanying the artwork is a short written passage by...

Scope and Contents A file containing photographic representations of four charcoal drawings that were done by Roger Law, while he and his wife, Deirdre Amsden, were on holiday in Brittany, France, with Richard Fletcher and his family, in 1959. The original charcoal drawings were destroyed in a fire. The file holds large black and white photographs and negatives. The following copies of drawings are present: a landscape of the Brittany coastline (RL/Pre-/880); a portrait of a Breton woman (RL/Pre-/889); another...

Scope and Contents A file containing two manuscript letters: one from Deirdre Amsden to her parents, and the other from Roger Law to his parents and brother. Both of these letters were sent while the couple were holidaying in Brittany with Richard Fletcher and his family. Amsden informs her parents that they are staying with the Fletchers for another week, before providing an account of their activities and a description of the house they are staying in. Law gives details on a sailing trip, a visit to an art...

Scope and Contents A bundle of paperwork relating to Luck & Flaw's business relationship with Carlton Ware, which took over the manufacturing, marketing and distribution rights of Luck & Flaw's ceramic ware, between 1987 and 1988. Topics include, but are not limited to: Luck & Flaw's initial intention to contract the aforementioned rights to Audley Porcelain; negotiations with Carlton Ware; revised and finalised versions of the partnership's contract; orders for ceramic ware from third parties;...

Scope and Contents A file containing research material for an article on the Carnation Revolution, which saw the overthrow of the Estado Novo regime in Portugal on 25 April 1974, via a military coup; along with exposure on the tortures and murders committed on the opponents of the regime by its secret police. Items present include: photographic material; notes; copies of testimonies, in Portuguese, given by individuals tortured by the Estado Novo regime, along with English translations; and issue No. 1896 of...

Scope and Contents A file containing material relating to an article published in the July 1974 issue of Nova, written by Roger Law, which looks at the American company, Jamaica Gas & Electric (JGE) Appliances, and its owners, Charlie and Jerry Rosenberg. The title of the article is, Jerry and Charlie Can Get You Most Things Wholesale, however, this piece is also referred to as 'What's Da Story, Jerry?' The contents of the file are: an audio cassette...

Scope and Contents

A large mural containing a felt-tip pen and coloured crayon Christmas-themed illustration (RL/Pre-/1487).

Scope and Contents A file containing research material for an article on American visual artist, Clarence Schmidt. Items include photocopies of newspaper cuttings, and a couple of pages of notes. There is also an audio cassette that contains a recording of an interview conducted by Roger law with Schmidt.Law conducted the interview and research for the article, which was written by Robert Melville, and it was published in the 23 February 1975 issue of The Sunday Times...

Scope and Contents 28 black and white copy negatives that contain images of pencil and woodcut illustrations produced by Roger Law, which were published in the following outlets: Granta, Nova, Queen, The Observer, The Sunday Times Magazine, and Vogue. A number of the images also featured in the Jeremy Sandford and Law book, ...

Scope and Contents A file with cover proofs for the paperback editions of the following three books: The Selling of the President, by Joe McGinniss (RL/Pre-/739); In My Way, by George Brown (RL/Pre-/701); and Beaverbrook, by A.J.P. Taylor (RL/Pre-/700). All three covers feature images of plasticine model illustrations made by Roger Law. The McGinniss book has a model of President Richard Nixon jumping out of a box. ...

Scope and Contents Certificates and an award statue presented to Roger Law by the Designers and Art Directors Association (D&AD), in recognition of his work in the publications, Nova and The Sunday Times Magazine. There is also an issue of the D&AD's official newsletter, D&ADLine, published in September 1974, which features a photograph of Law's plasticine model depicting Lawrence Olivier as Richard III, and Kenneth...