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A visifile containing a bundle of working drawings for the unaired 1983 Spitting Image pilot episode. This bundle includes drawings for: hand puppets, puppets, and sets (SI/602 to 652, and SI/663).

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 Material relating to the Roger Law/Spitting Image Productions Limited publication, A Nasty Piece of Work: The Art and Graft of Spitting Image, published by Booth-Clibborn Editions in November 1992. The book was written by Law, in collaboration with Lewis Chester, who previously wrote Tooth & Claw: The Inside Story of Spitting Image, released in 1986. The book acts as both an autobiography for Law and as a form of promotion for ...

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A large cartoon mural that is in two parts, featuring 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)). This mural was created by Roger Law for display at Peter Cook's nightclub, The Establishment.

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 cartoon mural featuring a felt-tip pen and coloured crayon illustration, created by Roger Law for display at Peter Cook's nightclub, The Establishment. The illustration depicts five unidentified white men in the foreground, and four black men in the background, and it is accompanied by a quote by Tom Stacey, taken from an article published in the The Sunday Times. The quote reads, 'These are faces of men over whose future hangs the lengthening shadow of...

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 A box holding ten appointment diaries for Roger Law, covering the years 1988 to 1999, with the exception of years 1995 and 1997. The contents of these diaries include notes on work and personal appointments, information on flights and other travel arrangements for business, and contact details for various individuals. Within some of these diaries, there are post-it notes attached to pages and loose papers. On the latter, these loose items include postcards from various individuals and...

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...

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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 holding 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,'...

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A hardboard woodcut that features a print design with a representation of English singer/songwriter, Arthur Brown. This 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 of ephemeral items and a photograph, relating to Roger Law's Australia-influenced exhibition of prints, watercolours, ceramics and bronzes. The exhibition, Aussie Stuff: Way Beyond the Black Stump, was hosted at the Rebecca Hossack Gallery in London, between 24 October and 25 November 2000. The ephemeral items present are a catalogue of the artwork displayed in the exhibition; a blank invitation card for a private viewing; and a blank postcard. The photograph features an image of Law,...

Scope and Contents A box containing two sub-files, which hold material connected to two trips made by Roger Law to Australia. The first sub-file relates to Law's attendance and participation at the IDEAS Student Design Conference, held in Melbourne in April 1995. There is also post-conference material, including letters of gratitude.The second sub-file concerns Roger Law's and Deirdre Amsden's tour of the country, between September and November 1996. There were multiple reasons for this trip: a...

Scope and Contents A file holding typescript letters and fax copies of letters used in support of Roger Law's application for permanent residency in Australia, under the Distinguished Talent Visa scheme. These letters contain testimonies from individuals and organisations, who provide background information concerning Law's suitability for being accepted under this visa scheme. Individuals and organisations represented in the file include, but are not limited to: Alliance Graphique Internationale; Tony...

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A file containing two directors' reports and accounts for the company, Ball'n'Chain Limited, which was the company Roger Law used to render his services unto Spitting Image Productions Limited. These accounts are for the years ending 30 September 1985 and 30 September 1986.

Also present is a personal income and expenditure account for Roger Law for the year ending 5 April 1984.

All documents were drawn up by the accountancy firm, Silver, Levene & Co.

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 relating to Spitting Image Productions Limited's involvement in an exhibition at the Barbican Art Gallery, The Cutting Edge, which ran from 13 August to 11 October 1992. The file contains a letter, dated 2 December 1991, from the gallery to Angela Sheam at SIPL, asking whether another meeting can be arranged between Roger Law, Carol Brown and John Hoole; the latter two being staff at the gallery. The remaining items in the file are two photocopies of a transcript for a lecture given...

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...