Press & Media Enquiries
Stories worth putting on the wall
From lost silent films and forgotten graphic designers to Bond, Star Wars, travel, fashion and the golden age of cinema advertising, every original poster has a story behind it.
Orson & Welles works with journalists, editors, researchers, stylists and production teams looking for original vintage poster imagery, expert commentary or beautifully visual stories.
Press images
High-resolution photography is available across our collection for editorial features, news stories and credited media coverage.
Looking for something particular? Tell us the subject, film, artist, country or period and we'll happily curate a selection.
Expert comment
We're available for commentary and background on subjects including:
Original and vintage film posters
Poster collecting and values
Identifying originals and reproductions
Film-poster history
International poster design
Polish, Czech and Swedish cinema posters
James Bond and Star Wars posters
Vintage travel and airline advertising
Poster conservation, linen backing and condition
Editorial loans
Original posters can be made available for selected credited photography, interiors and editorial shoots.
Whether you need one statement piece or a group of posters around a particular theme, please get in touch.
Current story ideas
The Film Is Lost. The Poster Survived
Rare surviving artwork from the silent era.
When Sweden Redesigned Hollywood
How Scandinavian poster artists gave familiar films completely new identities.
From £500 to £10,000+: What Makes a Vintage Poster Valuable?
Rarity, artwork, condition, stars, provenance and demand explained.
Forget the Framed Print
Why original cinema and travel posters make extraordinary contemporary wall art.
About Orson & Welles
Orson & Welles specialises in original vintage film, travel and advertising posters from around the world, from early 20th-century rarities to some of cinema and graphic design's most recognisable images.
We can provide high-resolution press photography, research, captions, interviews and expert commentary, often at short notice.
For press and media enquiries:
Rachel Yacoubian
rachel@orsonandwelles.co.uk
