Beowulf
Jackson Robinson's Beowulf playing card deck inspired by the Old English pagan poem.
Jackson Robinson's Beowulf playing cards, part of the Kings Wild Project collection, is inspired by the Old English heroic poem set in a pagan world. The beautiful craftsmanship and luxury presentation in a brown and gold foiled box resembling an ancient book is magnificent • see the box . The court cards depict characters from the story, including Beowulf, Wiglaf, Grendal, Hrothgar and other ghoulish personalities in keeping with the poem’s legendary and supernatural elements. All the cards have a custom, intricate wooden design with gold foiling against a dark background.
Above: Beowulf playing cards designed by Jackson Robinson and printed by Expert Playing Card Co. 52+2 cards in box. Reprinted several times.
The designer successfully evokes an atmosphere of heroic exploits within an ominous and mystical setting • Wikipedia: Beowulf►
• Kings Wild Project: Beowulf►
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