Concept of the Sumi Playing Cards: Artist Edition

This deck is an homage to Irezumi, the traditional Japanese tattoo art form. The Sumi Playing Cards: Artist Edition faithfully emulates the iconic elements of ukiyo-e, fantastical mythological creatures, and Heroes of the Marsh. It forges a visual playing card masterpiece like no other. It is truly a masterpiece, bursting with symbolic significance at every movement of the cards, including spins, shuffles, fans, cardistry, and more.

Features:

Red and blue foil on tuck case

Custom foil seal

3D embossing on tuck case

Custom court cards (JQK), Jokers and Aces

Printed by Expert Playing Card Company (EPCC) on Damask Finish Paper Stock

Limited edition, made in Taiwan

Produced by Card Experiment

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cardexperiment/sumi-playing-cards

Concept of the Sumi Playing Cards: Grandmaster Edition

This card deck is an homage to Irezumi, the traditional Japanese tattoo art form. The Sumi Playing Cards: Grandmaster Edition faithfully emulates the iconic elements of ukiyo-e, fantastical mythological creatures, and Heroes of the Marsh. It forges a visual playing card masterpiece like no other. It is truly a masterpiece, bursting with symbolic significance at every movement of the cards, including spins, shuffles, fans, cardistry, and more.

Features:

Black and gold foil on tuck case

Custom foil seal

3D embossing on tuck case

Custom court cards (JQK), Jokers and Aces

Printed by Expert Playing Card Company (EPCC) on Damask Finish Paper Stock

Limited edition, made in Taiwan

Produced by Card Experiment

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cardexperiment/sumi-playing-cards

NOUVEAU Bourgogne Edition Playing Cards: Inspired by the historical and mythological heroes and heroines traditionally featured in the French playing cards since the 16th century. The art style and design pay tribute to the philosophical and artistic trend Art nouveau, promoted and popularized in France in the late 19th century.  

NOUVEAU, chosen as the official United Cardists 2016 Annual Deck, is a custom deck of playing cards (poker size) designed by Bona fide Playing Cards and manufactured by Expert Playing Card Company.

scans of each card can be seen at

http://www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/NouveauBourgoine.html

The original designs of the deck are all inspired by folk designs from Russian heritage and culture. Traditional folk art has always played an intrinsic part of domestic culture across Russia and represents traditions and practices of the citizens.

Russia has a very long, rich and visual cultural past, from its colorful folk costumes to its ornate religious symbols.

Russian Folk Art "Special Edition" combines flowers, leaves, people, musical instruments and geometric shapes with stylized depictions of birds and animals, as well as mythological creatures.

Deck Features:

• Printed at the highest quality by USPCC
• Bicycle card stock
• Air - Cushion Finish
• 100% Custom Deck
• 54 Original Pieces of Art
• Special Limited Edition run of only 2500 decks

Dystopia Playing Cards developed into a disturbed tribute to Mad Max, Muscle Car Culture and the Australian Film Industry. With the wasteland as our playground, we realized we could dial everything on this project up to 11! In other words, we went a bit mad.

scans of every card can be seen

http://www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/Buskers.html

You will find them on the streets sharing their art form with the world. They are masters in their craft, be it music, dance, painting, drama, magic, comedy, acrobatics or juggling and they bring happiness to people everyday. They offer a moment of escape during a busy day and many times give us a refreshing boost. And while their livelihood depends on the tip you drop in their hat, they perform for the love of their craft.

 

 

Bones Playing Cards is the first of Brain Vessel’s Artist Series Playing Cards which aims to bring artists visions to the playing card medium. Bones represents the artwork of Jason Kreiger the illustrator of Brain Vessel’s Seven Seas Playing Card Campaign and Seven Seas Master Collection.

With tones of nature and mysticism, "Bones" is an exploration into the underlying structure of all living things. Jason explores a variety of different mediums and styles from traditional pen and ink, stippling, ink brushwork, charcoal, and digital line work while adhering to a unifying black, white, and grey approach.

Full deck scan by macstrat @ https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/402-bones_rebirth

Bones Playing Cards is the first of Brain Vessel’s Artist Series Playing Cards which aims to bring artists visions to the playing card medium. Bones represents the artwork of Jason Kreiger the illustrator of Brain Vessel’s Seven Seas Playing Card Campaign and Seven Seas Master Collection. With tones of nature and mysticism, "Bones" is an exploration into the underlying structure of all living things. Jason explores a variety of different mediums and styles from traditional pen and ink, stippling, ink brushwork, charcoal, and digital line work while adhering to a unifying black, white, and grey approach.

A fully custom deck, illustrated with characters from Lewis Carroll’s iconic “Alice in Wonderland”. The cards are designed in a way that covers almost all main characters and key scenes.

• Alice in Wonderland Theme
• From Artist Sasha Dounaevski
• 100% Custom Artwork
• Limited Edition, One Time Print of 1,800
• Printed by USPCC on Bee Stock
• Linen Finish Cards (same as Air-Cushion)
• 52 Cards + 2 Jokers + 2 Bonus Cards
• Secret 1-Way Design on Court Cards
• Linen Finish Matte Tuck Case
• Interior Tuck Printing

See all cards @ https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/67-alice_in_wonderland

Created by Stranger & Stranger and Art of Play. Note: V1 says produced by Dan and Dave on the bottom on tuckbox. V2 says produced by Art of Play. If you have that deck, please add it as a new P52 entry. Thanks!

scans of every card can be seen at 

http://www.marytcusack.com/maryc/Cards/Union.html

Timeless Americana is laced throughout the design, with iconography of colonial America and patriotic symbols of peace, prosperity, and potential. Unions are Made in America, using FSC-certified paper, vegetable-based inks, and starch-based laminates.

Unions were designed by Jay Fletcher in Charleston, South Carolina - one of the oldest and most historic cities in America.

Over a year in development, every aspect of the design was created from scratch - from the breathtaking court cards to the back design and Ace of Spades.

Designed by Kentaro Yoshida and inspired by Dia de Los Muertos. Central to the Maidens theme is powerful and mystical feminine energy. Encapsulated by the shadows of the night, the back design has its own unique spirit. The maidens ensnared within the back design wander the spirit plain, a place far beyond our reach. They whisper harrowing secrets into your ear from beyond this world - the messengers of lost souls.

• 100% Custom Pips and Fonts
• 100% Custom Court Cards, Back Design, Ace of Spades and Jokers
• Custom Tuck Case Produced by letterpress studio Clove St. Press in San Diego, USA
• Premium Quality Imported Dyed Paper for Tuck Case
• Heavy Embossing and Letter Pressing
• Foil Stamping
• Perforated, Custom Tax-Stamp Style Seal
• Printed by USPCC - Made in America!
• Traditionally Cut on Crush Paper Stock for Smooth Edges and Superior Handling
• Metallic Inks

Kickstarted campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/909373202/essential-fabrica-playing-card-0/description

The Sisterhood of Blood Vol. II is a custom designed deck of poker sized playing cards that was printed by The Expert Playing Card Company (EPCC) and funded on Kickstarter. Volume two continues with the theme of London vampires from the Victorian era, and features an all female cast of court cards. Each of them have a unique story to tell, but together they become the Sisterhood of Blood. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/52ravens/sisterhood-of-blood-volii-playing-cards

Scans of each card can be seen at www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/HanaGold.html

The Hana luxury playing cards is an original set of decks designed by Steve Minty. These decks are inspired by the unique elegance of traditional Japanese culture. Elements from aspects of textile, art, and social structures are incorporated into this deck along with my design sensibilities to make these different from what I have done before.

scans of each card can be seen at http://www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/Rarebit.html

In 2013, Rarebit playing cards became an instant classic. Inspired by The Rarebit, a vintage, speakeasy bar and restaurant in Charleston, SC, Rarebit playing cards sold out almost instantly. In 2015, we brought the deck back - with metallic copper ink. These sold out lightning-fast and became one of our most sought after decks EVER. Today, we welcome a new member of the Rarebit family: Rarebit Gold. Made in the USA Laced with GOLD FOIL on the actual playing cards, the Rarebit Gold deck features full custom court cards and a simple, elegant design by Jay Fletcher. They’re printed using FSC-certified paper derived from sustainable forests, vegetable-based inks, and starch-based laminates.

Boardwalk Papers by Alex Pandrea

Open a sealed pack of nostalgia with each new deck of Boardwalk Papers playing cards. With every shuffle, every cut, and every deal, you’ll find this deck harkening back to the days when fortunes were won or lost with the turn of a card, and Atlantic City held itself the capital of the Western World. Printed by The Expert Playing Card Company, Boardwalk Papers sport hand-drawn artwork and metallic foil embossings that reflect the golden age of the USA. You’ll quickly discover that much like the American spirit of yesteryear, they’re built to last.

 

NOTE - While sold and promoted by Dan & Dave, as well as other companies, this was actually put together by the The Blue Crown (Alex Pandrea).

4,000 printed per update from artist in this thread at United Cardists

Full deck scan by macstrat @ https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/61-imperial

The Russian Folk Art Collector's Edition has the same great illustrated cards but with a high gloss finish, high gloss tuck, custom numbered seals, high quality 310gsm linen paper, and was exclusive to the kickstarter campaign.