Literature and Playing Cards

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Wherever there is freedom of expression books, articles and other literary sources such as adventure stories, folk tales, historical or scientific literature have all been inspiration for artists, including designers of playing cards and educational games.

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1995

Sixty Penguin Years Playing Cards

by Peter Burnett
Oct 24, 2022

In celebration of 60 years of publishing Penguin Books Ltd, 1995.

1889

The Club Series by G. Bell & Sons

by Tony Hall
Jul 15, 2023

George Bell & Sons produced ‘The Club Series’ of books each specialising in one or more of the popular games of the period.

1997

The Lord of the Rings Tarot Deck & Card Game

by Roddy Somerville
Oct 26, 2022

The Lord of the Rings Tarot Pack by Terry Donaldson and artist Peter Pracownik. Published 1997 by U.S. Games Systems.

1995

Vanity Fair 1868-1914

by Peter Burnett
Jan 21, 2023

Vanity Fair 1868-1914 playing cards published by Billy Bembo, United Kingdom, 1995.

1978

Wedding of Krechinsky • Свадьба Кречинского

by Александр Царёв
Feb 21, 2024

A pack of cards depicting characters from the famous play "The Wedding of Krechinsky" by Sukhovo-Kobylina. Колода содержит изображения персонажей известной пьесы Сухово-Кобылина "Свадьба Кречинского"