This deck features weirdly wonderful bio-mechanical anthropomorphic creatures from English artist Mr. Mead who channeled his childhood fear and obsession with anthropomorphism. The characters are grouped by family into the four suits, Birds for the Hearts, Horned Beasts the Diamonds, Cats the Spades and Foxes the Clubs. A total of 4 versions were printed in 6 runs of 100 each.  Each version uses the same cards, but a different tuck for each version.  Initially released in April 2011 as v1 with 100 decks using a tuckbox featuring a rat head and Antlers Gallery 'A' logo on the back, as they were sold by antlersgallery.com only or at the gallery reception event.  Shortly after a 2nd version was printed using the Diving Bull (AoD) on the tuckbox with 100 more decks.  This was followed by another 100 printing as v3 using the Voxman (AoC) on the tuckbox.  Finally the v4 in 3 print runs of 100 each using the foxhead logo, also known as the 'artist edition'.

Mr. Mead uses the traditional drawing technique of dip pen and ink to blend the animal, human and mechanic into a super species he nicknames Bio-Mechanical Anthropomorphism. Working from his studio in Jamaica Street Studios, Bristol, Mead creates artwork for folk tales, album covers, posters and large scale works. He has exhibited far and wide, from London to New York and Melbourne.

Note - details regarding the versions and printings were received directly from the artist via message exchange in early June 2015

Very limited private printing deck of cards from the AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Artists) circa 2003. Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/538-aiga_san_francisco_2003

Sitting by the fireplace in the cavernous lobby of a secluded Rocky Mountain hotel, you may just find a deck of cards that looks exactly like these. The suspense of waiting for the River to be dealt is only heightened by the 100% custom artwork of these beautiful cards. Featuring totally original faces, a borderless back design, and a glorious double-foiled matte black paper tuck box (foil inside and out!), these cards must be seen to be fully appreciated. Each deck also includes 2 custom jokers and 2 bonus gaff cards. Printed on our signature Elite Thin-Crushed stock with an Air-Cushion "Magic" finish, these traditionally-cut cards are a dream to handle whether you're a worker or a player! Available singly or in 6-packs with custom half brick boxes, Room 237 decks are printed by the United States Playing Card Company. The cards are printed using vegetable-based inks and starch-based laminates on FSC-certified paper sourced from sustainable forests. This means the cards not only shuffle, fan, and spread perfectly for all of your favorite games & tricks, they're made with the planet in mind! All work and no play can make anyone dull, so step into Room 237 for your entertainment pleasure today.

Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/1044-room_237

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Original playing cards of Apple Computers from 1990s. Printed by Hoyle.