Jest Jokers
Peter Wood’s “Jest Jokers” comprising 54 different Joker designs made into a full pack of cards.
A pack of 54 different Joker designs created and produced by British playing card artist Peter Wood, 2000. As Pete explains: “The idea came from seeing joker collectors! I was asked for individual jokers from my decks so thought a deck of jokers could be fun!”
Peter has been designing playing cards since 1994 when his ‘Teddy Bear Transformation’ deck was published by Andrew Jones Art. Since then he has self published several limited editions, and more recently co-published ‘2000PIPS’, a full colour transformation deck limited to 1000 packs.
• See Peter’s wildlife photography on Flickr→
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.
Activity for Jest Jokers
Sign in to comment or save this article.
Related Articles
The Chamber of 52 Cards
Playing cards published by Peter Wood as a tribute to the rock band Genesis.
Colour doodle deck
“1952-2002 commemorative deck” customised with doodles by an uncredited artist, UK, 2011.
Around the world in 54 cards
“Around the world in 54 cards” hand-coloured transformation pack produced by Peter Wood, United King...
The Journey
‘The Journey’ limited edition playing cards produced by Peter Wood, UK, 2008.
The Teddy deck
The Teddy deck designed by UK artist Peter Wood, 2004.
Transformation Cards for Christmas
Hand-drawn Transformation cards, c.1870.
Chinese Jokers
Chinese playing card makers have probably produced the widest variety of jokers of any single part o...
Ken McCarthy
An unknown deck by Ken McCarthy, c.2018.
Waddington’s 1940 Trade Brochure
Waddington’s 1940 Trade Brochure.
Giffgaff
Giffgaff mobile network playing cards, 2015.
Prime Arts
Prime Arts Playing Cards were published in 2004 featuring the work of contemporary artists, illustra...
Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels
“Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels” playing cards based on the cult film, 1999.
Monsters
A collective of artists known as Monster Illustration produced a deck entitled “Monsters” in 2004.
19: 19th Century Breaks with Tradition - Unusual versions of the Standard English Pattern
The centuries-long tradition of English court cards was subject to misinterpretation and in some cas...
The Joker Card
The 'Joker' is believed to have been invented by American Euchre players who, when modifying the rul...
2000Pips Transformation Pack
2000Pips Transformation Pack
Wild! by Peter Wood
Wild! by Peter Wood.
The History of Playing Cards
Playing cards appear in European records in the late 14th century, but their earlier history lies fu...
Hidden Mickeys
HiddenMickeys
About Peter Wood
Peter Wood is a UK based artist.
Most Popular
Our top articles from the past 60 days
