The 52 Club
The London College of Printing '52 Club' Designers and Artists playing cards, 1984.
The London College of Printing ‘52 Club’ playing cards CATALOGUE 1984
A pack of cards from 1984 which advertises the skills of a group of artists and designers.
Made in Great Britain by the London College of Printing, Elephant & Castle, London S.E.1.
Above: The London College of Printing '52 Club' Designers and Artists playing cards, 1984. . Made in Great Britain by the London College of Printing, Elephant & Castle, London S.E.1. Maybe you could search on facebook to see if any of the artists are still involved in playing card design. All images (c) The London College of Printing.
By Simon Wintle
Spain • Member since February 01, 1996
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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