Development Papers, 1987 - 1990
Scope and Contents
A box holding four sub-files, whose contents relate to the proposed Spitting Image Productions Limited television adaptation of the comic book, Astérix. The sub-files contain the following: a bundle of paperwork concerning the development of the production's puppets, along with other aspects, such as budgeting; an artwork proposal booklet for the puppets, accompanied by original master artwork for the booklet's content; a bundle of scripts for six proposed episodes, written by Steve Coombes and Dave Robinson; and three paperback Astérix comic books.
Dates
- Creation: 1987 - 1990
Creator
- Coombes, Steve, 1956-2021 (Screenwriter) (Person)
- Les Éditions Albert René (Publisher) (1979-) (France) (Organization)
- Robinson, Dave, fl 1980s-1990s (Screenwriter) (Person)
- Société Dargaud (Publisher) (1936-) (France) (Organization)
- Spitting Image Productions Limited (TV/Film Production Company) (1981-) (United Kingdom) (Organization)
- Uderzo, Albert, 1927-2020 (Cartoonist) (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright - held by various parties.
Extent
1 archive box(es) (A box containing multiple gusseted folders.) : Paper; plastic; textile
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The material in this box were originally stored in different boxes and have subsequently been brought together.
Repository Details
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