Art for the Earth
“Art for the Earth” Transformation Deck published by Andrew Jones Art for Friends of the Earth, 1992.
“Art for the Earth” Transformation pack published by Andrew Jones Art for Friends of the Earth, 1992, featuring fifty-four transformed playing cards by different artists. Believed to be the first pack in the world to have been printed on 100% recycled card. See the Key card►
Above: “Art for the Earth” Transformation Deck published by Andrew Jones Art for Friends of the Earth, 1992. 52 cards + 2 Jokers + 1 extra card + leaflet in a tuck box, printed by Carta Mundi. Each card has been transformed by a different artist / illustrator.
By Simon Wintle
Spain • Member since February 01, 1996
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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