Baraja PEPLVM
Baraja PEPLVM features cartoons by Ortuño of famous actors and actresses in roles from epic Roman movies.
Baraja PEPLVM features cartoons by Ortuño of famous actors and actresses depicted in their roles in epic Roman movies. The pack is well-designed with Roman-style typography and non-standard suit colours, and is divided into eight categories: governors, myths, powerful women, legionaries, ancient leaders, etc. See the info cards►
Above: Baraja PEPLVM with cartoons by Ortuño of famous actors and actresses, manufactured by Naipes Comas, limited edition of 500 copies, 2004. 32 cards + 1 joker + 6 extra cards in box. The pack was conceived by Enrique García Martín and designed by Alberto Pérez González.
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I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.
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