Poker Faces
Poker Faces playing cards were illustrated by Alex Elsen and published by Verlag Um Die Ecke, Germany, 2015
Poker Faces
Poker Faces playing cards were illustrated by Alex Elsen and published by Verlag Um Die Ecke, Germany, 2015, evoking the seedy underworld of organised crime, tough guys, loose women, bartenders, Mafia brides and sailors. The cards are produced with grungy typefaces and additional details such as bullet holes, whisky stains and insects make this high quality deck guarantee hours of fun and enjoyment. Available from Poker Faces→
Above: Poker Faces playing cards illustrated by Alex Elsen and published by Verlag Um Die Ecke, Germany, 2015
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