Pop Culture in Playing Cards
As the ‘culture of the people’, contemporary popular culture is a product of economically more developed countries and arises from a combination of advances in technology and increased leisure time. Popular culture is also informed by the mass media. Iconic brands aim to be sold to large numbers of people as a commodity. Certain currents of pop culture may originate from or diverge into a subculture. Many new cardistry and Kickstarter decks fall into this category.
Hanuman and the Five Riders
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by Adam Wintle
A selection cards showing characters from the 1975 Thai-Japanese film.
Hello Kitty
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by Matt Probert
“Hello Kitty” playing cards published by Sanrio, manufactured in China, 2013.
Hip Hop Tarot
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by Adam Wintle
Hip Hop Tarot designed by Ben Gore and produced by Blue Monday Press brings a rap twist to a deck of tarot cards.
Hitchcock
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by Ian Taylor
A deck of 55 cards celebrating the master of mystery, murder and mayhem, Alfred Hitchcock.
House of Tudor
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by Adam Wintle
Randy Butterfield's House of Tudor playing cards feature detailed art in a high-quality collectible style.
I Trionfi d’Amore
Tarot trumps designed by Juan Ballesta and inspired by 1970s pop culture, promoting Baci chocolates.
Le carte di Tex
Characters from the famous Italian comic book series, Tex, created by Gian Luigi Bonelli and Aurelio Galleppini.
Magic: The Gathering® Poker Decks
A pair of suited packs with artwork from Magic: The Gathering trading cards.
