Hi, new to the forum.
Peter Strausfeld, as you probably know, designed posters for the Academy Cinema, Oxford Street, London. From 1944-1980 (his death) he created distinctive wood/lino cut designs (and a couple of designs in other media).
I've started the thread as I'm researching the Academy for a book, taking in the entire history of the building, constructing a timeline of films that were shown there, as complete a catalogue of the posters as possible, and biographies of the key people involved in its history - Elsie Cohen, George Hoellering, Ivo Jarosy and Strausfeld etc. The Strausfeld section will include other artwork by him giving context to his Academy work.
As I compile the poster catalogue I am keen to hear from anyone as to what they own or owned - perhaps someone has a missing piece of the puzzle that is unique!
Please share any knowledge, thoughts or examples. I'd love to hear from you
Thanks,
Pete - pete@academy-cinema.com