Playing cards have been with us since the 14th century, when they first became a part of popular culture, perhaps seen as a miniature model of the universe. 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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I. Schenck, Nuremberg
• January 05, 2017 at 11:00amI. Schenck, Nuremberg, late XVIIIth century Read more →
One Piece Hana Fuda
• January 05, 2017 at 10:00amOne Piece Hanafuda King card set published by Beverly Enterprises Inc, Tokyo, 2010 Read more →
Seoul Tower Hwatu
• January 05, 2017 at 09:00amThis special ‘Hwatu’ card set has all the traditional 48 flower cards given a modern graphic treatment. Read more →
Carel de Wagenaer
• December 08, 2016 at 12:58pmFacsimile edition of cards first published by Carel de Wagenaer, Amsterdam in c.1698 Read more →
Jean Borin
• December 07, 2016 at 12:43pm‘Cartes de Luxe’ with artwork by Belgian artist and designer Jean Borin (1907-1997). Read more →
Cyprus Souvenir
• December 06, 2016 at 03:57pmCyprus Souvenir playing cards published by Editions Michalis Toubis S.A., 1998 Read more →
DRRR!!
• December 02, 2016 at 03:13pmDRRR!!, short for Durarara!!, is an anime adaptation of a Japanese light novel written by Ryohgo Narita. Read more →
Walkers Shortbread
• December 02, 2016 at 12:00pmAdvertising Deck for Walkers Shortbread, c.1998 Read more →
Wild und Hund Skat
• December 02, 2016 at 11:12amHunting deck designed by Walter Niedl for “Wild und Hund” magazine, c.1977 Read more →
Angler Skat
• December 01, 2016 at 04:45pmAngler Skat manufactured by VEB Altenburg, c.1981 Read more →
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