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 file containing examples of five one-sided cards, produced by Athena Cards International, which feature photographic images of plasticine model illustrations made by Spitting Image Productions Limited, and bearing the Spitting Image logo. The following individuals are represented on these cards: Prince Charles [now King Charles III] (SI/42); Leonard Nimoy as the Star Trek character, Spock (SI/103); Sylvester Stallone as the film...

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...

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A 1988 Spitting Image calendar. The item features plasticine model illustrations by Spitting Image Productions Limited on the cover and for each month (SI/31, 107 to 17; and L+F/107), with further artwork designed by the company, Shape of Things. The calendar was printed by Danilo Publishing Limited.

Scope and Contents A file containing nine plastic sleeves holding photographic transparencies of varying sizes, which feature images relating to ceramic items designed by Spitting Image Productions Limited. The following are present:1. A large transparency featuring the image of a toby jug that was made for a Bass draught beer advertisement (SI/1225); image taken by John Lawrence Jones. 2. Transparencies of various sizes, accompanied by 35mm slides, which contain images of a 1989...

Scope and Contents A file holding three examples of Christmas cards produced by Spitting Image Productions Limited, made for public sale. The following are available: 1. A card from 1986 that has a plasticine model illustration on the front of Santa Claus pointing a gun to his own head, while his other hand holds a UB40 card [a former UK unemployment benefits card]. The photographic image on the front was taken by John Lawrence Jones (SI/461).2. A card from c 1987-1988, which features a...

Scope and Contents A file containing photographic transparencies, slides, animated clips and photographs relating to various commercials that Spitting Image Productions Limited worked on for external companies. The material features images of posters, clips from television adverts, the making of puppets and models, and behind the scenes shots of productions. The following products/companies are represented: Chiclets chewing gum (SI/1042, 1105-1109); Ansells Beers (SI/1111); Club chocolate bar (SI/1112); Halls...

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...

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A file containing material relating to the publication, Spitting Images. The following are present: a paperback copy of the British version of the book, published by Century Hutchinson Limited; a cover proof for the British version; a paperback copy of the American version of the book, published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich; and contracts for Ben Elton and Heathcote Williams, as additional writers for the publication.

Scope and Contents A large portfolio containing a number of advertisements/posters for a variety of companies and organisations, which feature Luck & Flaw plasticine model illustrations and other work by the partnership. Also found within this portfolio are large photographs with illustrations, and photographic proofs for Clouded Tiger Cards postcards.The following are present:1. An advertisement proof for the Dutch advertising company, PPGH/Moussault, which has a representation of John...

Scope and Contents Seven boxes with numerous sleeves of 63mm and 35mm photographic transparencies and slides, along with a small amount of photographs, the vast majority of which contain images of Spitting Image puppets. These images have been produced for Spitting Image publications and merchandise, commissioned work from external publications and companies, for general use by the media, and for other purposes. There are also transparencies and related...

Scope and Contents A box containing examples of 38 greetings cards produced by Hype Associates Limited. These cards feature photographic images on their front covers with illustrations of Spitting Image puppets and plasticine models of various politicians and celebrities, along with a small amount of earlier plasticine model illustrations made by Luck & Flaw. Inside each card is a message, which is usually a humourous insult directed at the individual(s) on the front...

Scope and Contents A file containing a photocopy of a curriculum vitae for ceramist and artist, Janice Tchalenko, along with a brochure for an exhibition held at the Richard Dennis Gallery, 'Modern Antiques.'Tchalenko collaborated with Roger Law and Pablo Bach to create ceramic sculptures, based upon the seven deadly sins, which were exhibited at the Victoria & Albert Museum, in 1993. Tchalenko, Law and Bach would collaborate further on a series of ceramic pots, which were displayed as part of...

Scope and Contents A portfolio containing large and/or mounted photographs that feature mainly Spitting Image-related illustrations and images, either material connected to merchandise, external publications or other activities engaged in by Spitting Image Productions Limited. Some of the photographic prints are contemporaneous with when they were originally shot, and others are later reprints. The later reprints may be dated beyond the SIPL era (1983-1998).There is also a...

Scope and Contents A file holding 9 200mm x 250mm photographic transparencies, which contain images used as part of Spitting Image Productions Limited merchandise, external advertising campaigns involving the work of SIPL, and a set of unpublished Royal Mail stamps. The following images are present:1. Two examples of the Margaret Thatcher 'Adoration of the Statue' image used in the British version of the SIPL publication, Spitting Images (SI/32).2. A plasticine...

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A visifile containing seven advertisements for the mouthwash product, Listerine, which feature Luck & Flaw plasticine model illustrations. These advertisements were made to be displayed on London Underground trains, and were commissioned by the advertising company, J. Walter Thompson. The photographic images of the illustrations were taken by John Lawrence Jones (L+F/270-276).

There are several copies of each advertisement.

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A file containing the January and December 1976 issues of Marketing, the monthly journal of The Institute of Marketing [now The Charted Institute of Marketing]. Both issues feature Luck & Flaw plasticine model illustrations on their front covers (L+F/24 and 175). The January edition is also accompanied by a page proof for the cover.

Scope and Contents A box containing a variety 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....

Scope and Contents A file containing two miscellaneous items that feature Luck & Flaw plasticine model illustrations. The first is a 12-inch LP live album by German comedian, Mike Krüger, titled, Der Nippel: Live-Aufnahme im Saalbau zu Witten. The vinyl record cover has a portrait model representation of Krüger (L+F/172), holding a hotdog and a tube of mustard. The back of the cover has another portrait of the comedian. The second item is a souvenir brochure for a 1980 West End...

Scope and Contents A file containing two issues of the American humour magazine, National Lampoon, along with associated material, which feature Luck & Flaw plasticine model illustrations.The following editions are present:1. May 1976 - pages 65 to 71 hold 8 illustrations for a feature, EEC! It's the U.S. of E.! The model illustrations depict roles for the following nations in an integrated Europe: Belgium, Denmark, England, France,...

Scope and Contents A file containing the 2 September 1976 and the 13 October 1977 issues of the weekly science magazine, New Scientist, which both feature Luck & Flaw plasticine model illustrations on their covers. The September 1976 edition has an image of a scientist with a scale (L+F/210), and the October 1977 issue has an image of an aphid, depicted as a punk (L+F/9). The photographic image for the former was taken by John Lawrence Jones, and the latter was taken by Kim...

Scope and Contents A file containing four issues of the British weekly political and cultural magazine, New Statesman. All four editions feature Luck & Flaw illustrations on their covers.The following issues are present:1. 27 April 1979 - the cover has a plasticine model illustration that depicts British politician, Margaret Thatcher, as a question mark. The photographic image was taken by John Lawrence Jones (L+F/234).2. 11 May 1979 - the cover has...

Scope and Contents A large visifile containing full issues and tearsheets of newspapers, and a magazine printed on newsprint paper, which either feature plasticine model illustrations by Luck & Flaw or articles that relate to their work. The following publications are present: Le Matin de Paris, New Musical Express, The News Line, and The Sunday Times.A 6 May 1978 issue of ...

Scope and Contents A box containing a variety of British and international magazines and other publications, along with some tearsheets, which feature interviews with Roger Law and Peter Fluck and/or illustrations by Luck & Flaw that were previously published in other outlets.The following are present:1. Issue 15 (out of 15) of the Dutch magazine series, 58 Miljoen Nederlanders; this issue is titled, in Angermans Ogen. Page 418...