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The editors of “Privātā Dzīve” magazine conceived the idea for this new pack, which was designed by artist Lidmila Bulikina and printed by LGL Stils, Ltd in June 2001.
Latvian Celebrity Playing Cards published by Privātā Magazine, 2001
The two editors of “Privātā Dzīve” magazine, Ārija Lipska and Sandija Šķēle, conceived the idea for this pack which depicts well-known Latvian celebrities or politicians. The pack was designed by artist Ludmila Bulikina and printed by LGL Stils, Ltd in June 2001. The first edition was 3,000 packs.
Above: Latvian Playing Cards published by “Privātā” magazine, 2001. 36 cards in box, English indices, no jokers.
More Latvian cards: Rihards Zarinš • Stefans Bercs • Reinholds Kasparsons • Karlis Krauze • Alfreds Scwedrevitz • Black Peter • Karlis Padegs • Orija Nr.20 • Zole Vodka • Lāčplēsis - Latvia Art • Latvia Homepage
See article by Jānis Mētra in The Playing Card, vol.32, no.1, July-August 2003, and also: Latvian Playing Cards by Jānis Mētra, Riga, 2006.
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I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.
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