This is an ORIGINAL FIRST PRINTING of this poster designed by the infamous Edward Gorey for Mystery Theatre’s televised production of Sweeny Todd. Hosted by Vincent Price, this was one of the most wonderful productions put out by PBS that year. With a cult following, Goreys designs bring to mind macabre Edwardian and Victorian sensibilities, always with a side of wicked humor. In 1980, he was commissioned by PBS to create a variety of posters for its ongoing Mystery! Series, as well as its animated introduction. With far less detail than his other images, this chilling design for the Demon Barber of Fleet Street strikes a delightfully ominous chord. Condition is A- (very slight wear at edges; slight staining on obverse). It measures 30 x 46 inches (76.2 x 116.8 cm). NOTE: This is NOT a reproduction and is extremely difficult to find. The item “Original Vintage Poster Edward Gorey Sweeney Todd Horror Fleet Street Musical” is in sale since Tuesday, September 29, 2015. This item is in the category “Art\Art Posters”. The seller is “postersplease” and is located in New York, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Signed?: Unsigned
- Subject: Movies
- Style: Modernism
- Date of Creation: 1970-1989