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.
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Hesslers Rider Back Playing Cards Blog Post
• June 22, 2019 at 08:01pmHesslers Rider Back Playing Cards with two different coloured backs, 2019. Read more →
Martín Fierro
• May 24, 2019 at 08:24pmNaipes “Martín Fierro” based on the epic poem by José Hernandez. Read more →
On The Cards
• May 16, 2019 at 05:15pmA Motley Pack - transformation playing cards & ‘On The Cards’ book facsimile published by Sunish Chabba, 2019. Read more →
Boxing Greats
• May 11, 2019 at 02:59pmBoxing Greats published by KickarseCards, a compilation of boxing icons in history. Read more →
Les Géants d’un Mythe
• May 11, 2019 at 09:33amLes Géants d'un Mythe created by François Poulain and manufactured by Grimaud, 1983. Read more →
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!
• May 10, 2019 at 04:40pmI Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! promotional playing cards, 1997. Read more →
Hendrick’s Gin
• May 03, 2019 at 10:53amNice advertising deck for Hendrick’s Gin, c.2015. Read more →
Greenpeace
• April 18, 2019 at 10:08amCampaign deck for Greenpeace with drawings of penguins, seals, whales and dolphins. Read more →
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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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