Playing cards have been with us since the 14th century, when they first entered popular culture. Over the centuries packs of cards, in all shapes and sizes, have been used for games, gambling, education, conjuring, advertising, fortune telling, political messages or the portrayal of national or ethnic identity. Their popularity is undoubtedy due to the imaginative artwork and graphic design which is sometimes overlooked, and the “then & now” of how things have changed.
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Norwegian Troll Cards
• January 24, 2021 at 01:12pmNorwegian Troll Cards published by Aune Forlag of Trondheim, c.2000. Read more →
Sherlock Holmes
• January 19, 2021 at 03:21pmSherlock Holmes deck with caricatures by Jeff Decker published by Gemaco Playing Card Co. 1989 Read more →
Dundas & Wilson Deal Winners
• January 14, 2021 at 01:53pm“Deal Winners” promotional pack for Dundas & Wilson law firm. Read more →
Martin Mystère
• January 12, 2021 at 07:45pmMartin Mystère based on the comic book by Alfredo Castelli. The cards were designed by Giancarlo Alessandrini. Read more →
My Goodness my Guinness
• January 06, 2021 at 10:33amGilroy Special Edition Playing Cards to commemorate the centenary of the birth of John Gilroy, 1989. Read more →
Gilbert and Sullivan
• December 27, 2020 at 03:41pmGilbert and Sullivan deck created by Don Jack using artwork from Players cigarette cards. Read more →
Chinese Costumes
• December 27, 2020 at 09:50amChinese Costumes from the Winterthur Collection, published by Fournier, 1984. Read more →
Loriot Rummy
• December 23, 2020 at 09:30amDelightful comical deck designed by Loriot, the German cartoonist and comedian, 1973. Read more →
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