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 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 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 box containing four sub-files, which hold photographic material connected to the Roger Law/Spitting Image Productions Limited book, A Nasty Piece of Work: The Art and Graft of Spitting Image, which was published in November 1992. The following are present:1. A bundle of four black and white photographs from the 1960s: a photo of Roger Law, Peter Fluck, Deirdre Amsden and others by the Scarborough shore, 1960; a group photo of the aforementioned with...

Scope and Contents A file containing material relating to a taster/pilot episode that was made for a proposed American reboot of the satirical puppet television series, Spitting Image. This taster tape/pilot was shot in September 2019. The file holds the following: drafts of scripts for sketches by the showrunner, Jeff Westbrook; computer printouts with copies of caricature drawings by Adrian Teal and photographs of puppet heads; and printouts with articles taken from various online...

Scope and Contents A bundle holding 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 1960 Labour Party Conference in Scarborough. 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 Two examples of a Spitting Image Archive brochure, which was produced to promote the collection to heritage and educational organisations, and generate interest from such institutions to acquire the archive for their holdings. The brochure is heavily illustrated with photographic imagery taken from the archive, and contains the following information: a history of Spitting Image and the work of Roger Law and Peter Fluck prior to the show; the contents of the archive...

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 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 containing documentation and photographic material relating to a week-long trip to Barcelona, Spain, in May 1986. This trip included staff from the Spitting Image Workshop, family members of Roger Law and Peter Fluck, and friends, such as photographer John Lawrence Jones. The following items are present: a small bundle of photographs taken during the trip; a photocopy of a confirmation letter for the reservation of 40 seats with Aviaco Airlines; partial lists of those individuals...

Scope and Contents A file containing two items relating to the Best Ever Spitting Image tribute programme, which was aired on the British television channel, ITV 1, on 25 June 2006. The first item is a copy of a letter sent to Granada Media Group Limited by the legal firm, Davenport Lyon, working on behalf of Roger Law and Peter Fluck. The contents of this letter revolves around a conflict between Law and Fluck with the producers of the programme, regarding the creation of puppets...

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 box containing a mixture of internal Spitting Image Productions Limited communications and documentation, along with external correspondence, relating to the management and activities of the company. Non-correspondence material includes, but is not limited to: memoranda, minutes for board meetings, draft legal agreements, and press releases. Topics covered in letters, faxes and documentation include, but are not limited to: the agreement between SIPL, David Paradine Television,...

Scope and Contents A portfolio containing caricature drawings, mostly on detail paper, produced by the Spitting Image Workshop, as part of their work for the British satirical television series, Spitting Image. The contents of this portfolio have been subdivided into four bundles: British sports figures; British media and establishment figures; members of the British royal family and the British religious establishment; and British female political figures.Also present are...

Scope and Contents A portfolio containing caricature drawings, mostly on detail paper, produced by the Spitting Image Workshop, as part of their work for the British satirical television series, Spitting Image. The contents of this portfolio have been subdivided into three bundles, which cover the following: American politics; female American entertainers; and male American entertainers.Some of these drawings were also produced as part of other activities undertaken by...

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 a letter, ephemera and a speech transcript for the 1998 Cartoon Trust Awards, which was held at The Royal Institution of Great Britain, London, on 25 November 1998. At this event, Roger Law and Peter Fluck were presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award. As Law was living in Australia at that time, his wife, Deirdre Amsden, read out a prepared written speech in his absence.The letter informs Law and Fluck that they are the recipients of the award and invites...

Scope and Contents A file containing two sub-folders, which hold material relating to the Design and Art Direction Awards. One of the sub-folders contains an attendees list and seating plan document, along with an event brochure, concerning the 1985 awards dinner. The brochure details the menu for the evening, the programme of activities, and lists those nominated for each award.The second sub-folder holds three silver award certificates. Two certificates are from the 1985 awards for the category,...

Scope and Contents A file containing two photocopies/fax copies of a manuscript list, which relates to the British Broadcasting Corporation's documentary series, Comedy Map of Britain. Roger Law and Peter Fluck featured in the first episode of the second season of this series, which originally aired on 19 April 2008, on BBC 2. The document appears to be a list of photographs and other items to be lent to the BBC for the programme, a copy of which has been sent to the assistant...

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Certificates, an award statue, and ephemera relating to the 1985 and 1989 Design and Art Direction Awards.

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Two plaster moulds for an eggcup that is made in the image of Diana, Princess of Wales, modelled by Luck & Flaw. Both moulds are for the external features of the eggcup, one for the front with Diana's face, and the other for the back with her hair. Each mould is comprised of three pieces.

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...

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A box of 10 blown glass eyes that were used as part of various Luck & Flaw plasticine model illustrations. The manufacturer of the eyes is unknown.

Scope and Contents A file containing three issues of the Cambridge University student magazine, Ffobia, which feature illustrations by Roger Law, Deirdre Amsden and Peter Fluck. The following items are present: 1. Autumn 1959 (Vol. 1, No. 1) - pages 18-20 contain illustrations by Law and Amsden, and page 28 has an illustration by Fluck.2. Spring 1960 (Vol. 1, No. 2) - illustrations by Law.3. Autumn 1960 (Vol. 2, No. 2) - Cover by Law and Amsden (the...

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A file containing press-clippings, both originals and photocopies, taken from various British newspapers and some magazines. The contents of these clippings cover the work of Luck & Flaw, and articles and reviews surrounding the first series of Spitting Image. Cuttings from the latter part of 1984 feature articles on the upcoming second series.