Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.18
Object Name
Poster
Title
The Edge of the Road Music Show
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
Richard Baker (designer); Paddington Printshop
Date
1975-1991
Description
Screenprinted poster, "The Edge of the Road Music Show" in blue at the top. Below is a cartoon of a policeman having his arm bitten by a giant pair of red lips and teeth. The design mimics the roundel logo of the London Underground. Below is "A Buskers Play".
This poster was made by Paddington Printshop, a community graphic design and print workshop in West London, co-founded by John Phillips and Pippa Smith. Between 1975-1991, the centre printed over 400 designs for left-wing community organisations. These publicised local political campaigns such as housing rights and food co-ops, to social gatherings including play days, gardening clubs, gigs and festivals. Their do-it-yourself style was part of the proto-punk ethos.
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