Law, Roger, b 1941 (Artist)
Person
Dates
- Existence: b 1941
Gender
- male
Occupations
Places
- Littleport, Cambridgeshire (Place of Birth)
Found in 387 Collections and/or Records:
File
The Start of Spitting Image, 1982 - 1983
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/3/4/4
Scope and Contents
An envelope holding two copies of a photographic image taken by Philip Sayer, which features Roger Law, Peter Fluck and their assistant Steve Bendelack within their Victoria Street studio, in Cambridge (L+F/279). This image is held on two 35mm transparencies, one that is black and white and held within a slide frame, and the other a colour transparency.This image was published in the November/December issue of the magazine, Crafts, as part of an article...
Dates:
1982 - 1983
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The Sunday Times Magazine, 1984-c 1989, 1996
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/2/10
Scope and Contents
Issues and tearsheets for the British newspaper supplement, The Sunday Times Magazine. The following items are present:1. 19 February 1984 issue - pages 50 and 51 contain an article on the upcoming first series of Spitting Image, accompanied by a photograph of Roger Law, Peter Fluck and others buried amongst a number of puppets.2. Tearsheets from an October 1986 issue, which feature an article by Lewis Chester on his...
Dates:
Publication: 1984-c 1989; Publication: 1996
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Sub-Sub-Series
The Sunday Times Magazine, 1966 - 1967
Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/1/2/1/3/5
Scope and Contents
Hardboard woodcuts produced by Roger Law, featuring print designs that were used to illustrate two article series in The Sunday Times Magazine in 1967.
Dates:
1966 - 1967
Conditions Governing Access:
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Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Roger Law Archive
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Roger Law (Early Years)
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Professional
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Artwork
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Woodcuts
Sub-Sub-Series
The Sunday Times Magazine, 1964 - 1975
Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/1/2/2/1/14
Scope and Contents
Two boxes holding numerous issues of the British newspaper supplement, The Sunday Times Magazine, along with tearsheets from other editions of the publication; all of which feature a variety of illustrations by Roger Law. Between 1964-1965, while still working for rival newspaper, The Observer, Law used the pseudonym Alan F. Gill. From the late 1960s onwards, Law's duties branched out beyond illustrating, which included conducting...
Dates:
Publication: 1964 - 1975
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Sub-Sub-Series
The Sunday Times Magazine, 1976 - 1982
Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/2/3/10
Scope and Contents
Full issues and tearsheets for the British Sunday newspaper supplement, The Sunday Times Magazine, which contain photographic images of Luck & Flaw plasticine model illustrations. One of the issues also has an article that features the partnership's ceramic ware.The following are present:1. Issue 4 July 1976, which features illustrations of the party nominees for the 1976 American presidential election. There is an illustration of Jimmy...
Dates:
Publication: 1976 - 1982
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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
File
The Treasures of Muhammad Ali File, c 2010
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/5/14/5
Scope and Contents
A file holding three pieces of paper that appear to relate to the 2010 book, The Treasures of Muhammad Ali, text within the publication written by Gavin Newsham. Two of the pieces of paper contain what appears to be a list of chapter titles or topic ideas for the book, written in Roger Law's hand, which largely follow the chapters of the publication. Next to some of these chapter titles are notes that mention various items, such as tickets and programmes for boxing...
Dates:
c 2010
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The Trump Atlas of the World, 2018
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/5/12/2/1
Scope and Contents
A finished, printed version of a piece of artwork by Roger Law, which depicts a satirical map of the world from the perspective of the American President, Donald Trump.
This artwork was produced as a promotional item to raise interest in a potential American reboot of the television series, Spitting Image.
Dates:
2018
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The Twentieth Century, 1962
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/1/2/2/1/15
Scope and Contents
Two issues of the British quarterly journal, The Twentieth Century, edited by Richard Findlater, which feature illustrations by Roger Law. The following editions are present:1. Spring 1962 (Vol. 171, No. 1013) - page 45 features an ink drawing, which illustrates the essay, Privacy and the Law, written by Harry Street (RL/Pre-/1108).2. Summer 1962 (Vol. 172, No. 1014) - page 20 features an ink drawing, which illustrates...
Dates:
Publication: 1962
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Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
The War Diaries of Sir Harold Nicolson, 1967
Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/1/2/1/3/5/2
Scope and Contents
Three hardboard woodcuts featuring print designs by Roger Law, used to illustrate the series, The War Diaries of Sir Harold Nicolson, which appeared in four issues of The Sunday Times Magazine, in September and October 1967. The woodcuts are for parts 1 to 3 of the series; no woodcut is present for the fourth and final part. The first design features representations of Sir Winston Churchill and Sir Harold Nicolson (RL/Pre-/695). The...
Dates:
1967
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File
Theater Instituut Nederland Festival, 1993
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/7/2/2/5
Scope and Contents
A file relating to Roger Law's participation in a festival held by the Theater Instituut Nederland, on puppet theatre, film and television; between 24 and 31 March 1993, in Amsterdam. Law was invited to a public interview on the making of Spitting Image, conducted by Hank van Gelder, on 28 March, held at the Nederlands Filmmuseum. Items include: a travel itinerary, a programme for the festival, a brochure for the Theater Instituut Nederland, and a leaflet for the...
Dates:
1993
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Those Paris Talks, c 1962
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/1/2/1/2/17
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A large cartoon mural featuring a felt-tip pen and coloured crayon illustration, created by Roger Law for display at Peter Cook's nightclub, The Establishment. Titled, 'Those Paris Talks by Ubu Roi,' the cartoon strip features two men, dressed in what appears to be restaurant waiter attire, insulting one another (RL/Pre-/1489).
Dates:
c 1962
Conditions Governing Access:
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Time Out, 1987, 1992
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/2/11
Scope and Contents
Three issues of the British weekly cultual magazine, Time Out. The following editions are present:1. 21-28 October 1987 (No. 896) - pages 16 and 17 contain a feature on the Spitting Image Productions Limited publication, Spitting Images.2. 28 October-4 November 1987 (No. 897) - pages 26 and 27 have an article on Spitting Image, featuring an interview with Roger Law and Peter Fluck. On page...
Dates:
Publication: 1987; Publication: 1992
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Tooth'N Claw Limited, 1993 - 2018
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/9/1/1/4
Scope and Contents
18 directors' reports and accounts for Spitting Image Productions Limited's parent company, Tooth'N Claw Limited, for the years ending 31 August 1992 to 1995, 1997 to 2003, 2005, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2018. Some of the accounts have been produced by KPMG Peat Marwick, and the others by Aston Hughes & Co.Tooth'N Claw was originally formed by Roger Law, Peter Fluck and Tony Hendra; and was one of the main shareholding bodies in Spitting Image Productions Limited at...
Dates:
1993 - 2018
Conditions Governing Access:
Part closed. A letter is closed until 2041, under the Archive’s confidentiality guidelines for sensitive data (in compliance with the Data Protection Act (2018)).
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Town, 1963
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/1/2/2/1/16
Scope and Contents
Two issues of the British men's magazine, Town, along with tearsheets from other editions; all of which feature illustrations by Roger Law. The following items are present:1. May 1963 (Vol. 4, No. 5) - pages 52 to 55 feature woodcut prints, which accompany the short story, Dream of a Strange Land, written by Graham Greene (RL/Pre-/1063).2. Tearsheets and an accompanying photocopy from the June 1963 (Vol. 4, No. 6)...
Dates:
Publication: 1963
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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
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'Transported', 2016
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/5/11/12
Scope and Contents
A catalogue, and a private viewing invitation card, relating to a joint exhibition by Roger Law and Stephen Bird. The exhibition, 'Transported,' was held at The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh, between 30 November and 23 December 2016.
Dates:
2016
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'Travelling Light', 2012
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/5/11/9
Scope and Contents
Two examples of a leaflet advertising the exhibition, 'Travelling Light: Roger Law in Australia and China.' This exhibition displayed new artworks by Law, and was held at the Mary Place Gallery, in Sydney, Australia, between 15 and 20 May 2012. This exhibition coincided with the release of a documentary on Law, A Law Unto Himself, which was broadcast on the Australian television channel, ABC 1, on 15 May.
Dates:
2012
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Treasure Island, 1986
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/8/3
Scope and Contents
A file containing a paperback copy of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, Treasure Island, which features plasticine model illustrations made by Luck & Flaw, photographed by John Lawrence Jones. The cover of the book also bears the Spitting Image logo. Accompanying the book is a set of photographic proofs for the cover and illustrations (L+F/61 to 82).The original work by Luck & Flaw was done in 1980 and 1981, but it was...
Dates:
Publication: 1986
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Treasure Island, 1980 - 1981
Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/3/3/2
Scope and Contents
Photographic material and another item relating to plasticine models produced by Luck & Flaw for an illustrated version of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, Treasure Island. Work on this book took place between May 1980 and March 1981. However, the project was shelved after completion and the illustrated book was not published until 1986, following the success of Spitting Image. The following are present:1. A small,...
Dates:
1980 - 1981
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Troubadour Coffee House, c early 1960s
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/1/2/1/3/6/2
Scope and Contents
A hardboard or masonite woodcut that has a poster design for the Troubadour Coffee House, based at Earls Court, London. The print design features two musicians playing wind instruments, dressed in Jacobean clothing (RL/Pre-/694).
Dates:
c early 1960s
Conditions Governing Access:
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TV Times, 1984 - 1987
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/2/12
Scope and Contents
Four issues of the British weekly television magazine, TV Times. The following editions are present:1. 25 February-2 March 1984 - the front cover contains a photograph of television astrologer, Russell Grant, accompanied by his Spitting Image puppet. Pages 4 to 6 feature an article on Spitting Image (SI/705 and 706).2. 5-11 January 1985 - pages 13 and 14 feature an article on the upcoming...
Dates:
Publication: 1984 - 1987
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UK/LA '88 Festival Leaflet, 1988
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/7/2/2/3
Scope and Contents
A leaflet for the UK/LA '88 Festival, which was held as a 'celebration of British Arts,' and was a collaboration between UK/LA '88 Inc., various Los Angeles-based arts organisations, and the British Council. This particular leaflet promotes the festival's The Art of Communication lecture series, which involved 14 lectures held between February and April 1988 at various venues. Spitting Image Productions Limited's Roger Law and John Lloyd gave a talk on the ...
Dates:
1988
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Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
United States of America Trips, 1993 - 1995
Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/7/3/3/1
Scope and Contents
Four files holding material relating to a number of business trips made by Roger Law and other personnel from Spitting Image Productions Limited to America. Items within these files include, but are not limited to: business cards, correspondence, notes, contact sheets, ephemera, and itineraries.The following are present, and their accompanying number corresponds to their file reference number within this sub-sub-sub-series:1. A folder with material connected to a trip...
Dates:
1993 - 1995
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Unpublished Short Stories, c early 1970s
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/1/2/8/2
Scope and Contents
A bundle of manuscript and typescript short stories, written by Roger Law. These stories are unpublished, some for copyright reasons, including one that involves the F. Scott Fitzgerald character, Pat Hobby. A notable portion of these stories feature a character called Spider. Some of the material are more rough notes than fully fleshed-out stories.
Dates:
c early 1970s
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'Useful Information' File, c 1992-2021
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/7/2
Scope and Contents
A file containing various documentation compiled by Deirdre Amsden about the history of Spitting Image and Spitting Image Productions Limited, along with details and background information about some of the Spitting Image/Roger Law-related exhibitions that took place between the 1990s and the late 2010s, and information about the contents of the Roger Law Archive. This is essentially a reference/research file to aid any archivist or...
Dates:
c 1992-2021
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