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.
Liberty playing cards designed by Antonella Castelli, published by Lo Scarabeo, 2003. Read more →
Il Circo illustrated by Jules Garnier, published by Lo Scarabeo, 2004. Read more →
Facsimile of Swiss William Tell deck from c.1870 published by Lo Scarabeo. Read more →
Luxus Skatkarte Nr.1134 printed by Brepols for Germany, c.1940s. Read more →
Zwarte Piet by Dondorf for the Dutch market, 1906. Read more →
Jigstar film star card game by Murphy Games Ltd, 1936. Read more →
Black Peter card game designed by Willy Mayrl for Piatnik. Read more →
Bull fighting card game publshed by Naipes Comas, 1969. Read more →
“Countries of Empire” published by John Jaques & Son Ltd, c.1930s. Read more →
Playing cards have enormous educational value, with a long history and many diverse types and graphical styles from around the world... View More →
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