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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Friendly Felines
• September 25, 2019 at 08:18pm‘Friendly Felines’ playing cards designed by Azured Ox, 2017. Read more →
Gods of Egypt
• September 25, 2019 at 04:00pmGods of Egypt playing cards dedicated to the culture of Ancient Egypt. Read more →
Bicycle Cybertech
• September 25, 2019 at 02:29pmBicycle Cybertech playing cards inspired by cyberpunk genre, illustrated by Jamie Meza, 2019. Read more →
Bicycle 808 Bourbon
• September 24, 2019 at 11:33amBicycle 808 Bourbon themed deck by US Playing Card Company 2017. Read more →
Nursery Rhymes Misfitz
• September 23, 2019 at 05:20pmNursery Rhymes Misfitz by C. W. Faulkner & Co,, c.1900. Read more →
Alice in Wonderland
• September 20, 2019 at 12:08pmAlice in Wonderland playing cards designed by Sasha Dounaevski, 2018. Read more →
National Geographic Nature
• September 10, 2019 at 08:53pmNational Geographic Nature playing cards, 2006. Read more →
Fungi Mycological Playing Cards
• September 09, 2019 at 11:49amMystic Mushrooms Playing Cards, 2018. Read more →
Kaiserkarte
• September 01, 2019 at 12:52pm“Kaiserkarte” first published by Schneider & Co in 1895-1897 for the Imperial Court. 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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