Funded as a Kickstarter project on March 19, 2015 with kr462,035 (Swedish Krona, which is about $57k USD) pledged from 1,015 backers, this was the Kickstarter attempt at funding this project after the failed CardLauncher (cardlauncher.com) platform attempt, where that platform has since been abandoned.  In that process an earlier protoype (V.01) was created as a prototype and also as a promotional deck for CardLauncher itself which had 55 cards with black and white courts, different tuck-box, different aces, and was printed by MakePlayingCards in 525 units. 

For this project the deck was revised with new and modified face cards, back and tuck and was available in Bicycle branded, unbranded, plus a special Crown Edition hand created tuckcase with the same size and face cards.  It was printed by USPCC on Bicycle Stock with 56 cars including 3 jokers and a gaff card with a custom seal and embossed tuck used on both decks.  The deck as also available as an add-on in uncut format.  In addition, mini and micro formats were available as gifts with larger sized tiers which were printed by MPC (MakePlayingCards.com).

There is no specific theme in this deck, it´s quite eclectic and I let my fantasy run when I illustrated the courts. The diamonds have clearly an Egyptian resemblance, but overall they belong to a parallel world. There is a thing that connects all the court cards: the text circling the background is a part of the Aeneid, a Latin epic poem written by Virgil between 29 and 19 BC, that tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan who traveled to Italy, where he became the ancestor of the Romans. 

for scans of each card

http://www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/httml/Cards/No17.html

Scan of every card:

www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/Chatrouge.html

Scans can be seen at www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/Gemini.html

Gemini is a deck of completely custom illustrated poker size playing cards. The deck will be printed by Expert Playing Card Co. (NY, USA) on casino grade paper stock with their Classic Finish coating. While the campaign is run from here in Stockholm and is in Swedish crowns (SEK), the rewards will be fulfilled from the US.The choice of the name Gemini is based on the peculiarity of the court cards (JQK). At first glance the figures of each card look perfectly symmetrical, but they are not. I depicted them as twins (Gemini in latin) but they are not identical, so you will see small differences when you look closely. I thought that the Gemini zodiac sign would fit this idea, so it gets a bit astrological in its design. The archetype of Gemini is fascinating and intriguing.

With this deck, I wanted a classical, medieval feeling. The aces are depicted as axes and the figures on the court cards interact with their own pip, which becomes part of the illustration. The pips (2 to 10) are big and they take a lot of space. I used an unconventional index, which is horizontal instead of vertical. I used a prototype for testing and found that it is very playable and easy to read, especially for Burraco.

Gemini was made available as 3 different decks:

Gemini Terra: sienna back, tuck-box with embossing, copper and gold foil on thick black paper.

Gemini Ignis: red back, tuck-box with embossing, red and gold foil on thick black paper.

Gemini Noctis (stretch goal added later in project): blue back, tuck-box with embossing, silver (or silver-aqua) foil, black foil on black paper, and foil on the back of the cards.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/requiemcards/gemini-playing-cards

The Solis deck features an Ocean Blue colour with gold hot foil on the tuck and gold foil on the backs of the cards.

Includes: custom illustrated court cards, custom aces as islands, custom number cards, map portion on the background of all cards (for the puzzle)

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/requiemcards/the-eye-of-the-ocean/description

The Lunae deck features an teal colour with silver hot foil on the tuck and silver foil on the backs of the cards.

Includes: custom illustrated court cards, custom aces as islands, custom number cards, map portion on the background of all cards (for the puzzle)

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/requiemcards/the-eye-of-the-ocean/description

Portfolio52 proudly presents a series of custom poker size decks of playing cards designed with a touch of oddity by Stockholm17. The Odd Fellows are a care-free crew, unbothered by the norms of "functioning members of society". Come aboard and meet a couple of supremely odd characters, each with their own blend of cards and art packaged in personality that's almost too much for your eyes to handle. This project is the first official P52-branded project created as an ode to our love of playing cards. Join our crew in a celebration of the odd and reckless.

The Brass Monkey deck features pearlescent teal and vibrant orange across the barrel embossed case. 17 marks scratch across the top signifying the date of the launch and the number of Stockholm17. On the face of the deck is the Brass Monkey himself with a custom diecut to show a peek of what is inside.

The custom illustrated court cards feature a wildly intoxicated bunch with custom illustrations for each individual pip. The back designs are also 100% custom to each deck in the Odd Fellows series while still maintaining a cohesive design to maintain integrity throughout.

View all cards here: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/73-house_of_the_rising_spade_cartomancer

Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/1166-the_tale_of_the_tempest

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

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

Kickstarter project successfully raised €45,342 with 683 backers on July 10, 2016

Custom poker size playing cards. Inspired by mythology, drawn with a sharp and modern style, printed by EPCC.

The problem is solved. The Sun has arisen. Someone is imprisoned in its own Labyrinth. And the hero will betray his Love.

The God of Wine is watching. And he’s having fun. In the end, he will have the Princess. The Goddess of Wisdom is sad. She protects heroes, but she’s disappointed. Too much blood, too much betrayal. The God of Sun is beautiful and hot. He will destroy everyone that will go close to him. The Owl Queen raised her son alone. She told him he’s a son of a King. And if he was the son of a God? The Taurus Royal family lost three sons. Two murdered, one kidnapped. They are preparing for vengance, but it's worthless. She betrayed her brother. Her lover betrayed her. Both of them are suffering, because the same hero.

www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/DedaloAlpha.html

Kickstarter project successfully raised €45,342 with 683 backers on July 10, 2016

Custom poker size playing cards. Inspired by mythology, drawn with a sharp and modern style, printed by EPCC.

The island of the Taurus. The city of the Owl. A great war...

The Emissary God knows everything. He’s the protector of the travellers. He will may protect you as well?

The God of the Sea is angry. He expected a sacrifice from the Taurus King. His curse will be Love. And the Problem will arise. The Goddess of Love is behind everything. She’s playing a game, and she does not care. She caused the Problem, and she will solve it. The Taurus King is furious. His Queen is unfaithful, his firstborn died. And he has a huge Problem he can’t solve. The Taurus Queen is in love. But she can’t have what she want. The King of the Labyrinth has an idea. The Problem is a Monster who needs blood. Is not his fault. He born that way. Half man, half beast - A huge curse for everyone. The Princess with the Red Thread is the Solution. She’s in love with the man who’ll kill her brother. She will trade his life with betrayal.

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

2020 DOTY Award Nominee: 'Best Ace', 'Best Joker'

KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1934022080/devils-in-the-detail