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17.10.06

playing with a full deck...

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ac is a big poker player and while i try to play along i'm probably more interested in what the cards look like than the actual game (though i've been known to play a few rounds at hollywood poker when i'm really bored). a d*s reader emailed to ask for some advice with cool looking cards and while i searched these two were among my favorites: preppy cards from kate spade ($19.95) and these limited-run collage-style cards at wexner books ($13.45). my hunt continues so if you have any great card suggestions feel free to drop them below- there seems to be a niche to fill for well-designed cards.

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

hmmm...timely post...if anyone is in the San Francisco Bay Area, I noticed that the Center for the Book is having a special event this Friday - all about playing cards and artists will be selling letterpress sets and other limited edition cards.

1:26 PM  
Blogger Meredith R. said...

Just ordered the deck of cards from gigposters.com. Anticipiating getting each of the unique artists - 56 poster designs in all - in the mail any day now!

2:40 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Following on what pudgy girl said, here's the link:

http://www.gigposters.com/merch.php

They have two different sets, and both are awesome. The card designed by Sara of Cricketpress comes as a larger print, and I ended up ordering it I loved it so much.

11:54 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards... but more exciting to me: you cited the Wexner Bookstore... at the Wexner Center for the Arts, in Columbus, Ohio!! YAY Columbus! We're finally cool enough to get on d*s!

7:54 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I just bought a Caspari bridge set with a lattice pattern as a gift -- Caspari has some dreadful patterns, but also some chic ones, like the lattice, the butterflies, and the stripe. The Paris and paisley ones are fun.
http://www.luxurybridge.com/Categories.bok

And they're ridiculously pricey, but both Hermes and Tiffanys have elegant cards.

10:58 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I've seen a new style of playing cards - while it is not technically style/art design, it is a totally different look.

www.shuffleupcards.com

Quite different, and they do have a slick design!

7:46 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

(1989) Playing Cards by Donald Sultan

Really nice deck, also love the box it comes in! :-)

http://www.cooperhewittshop.org/?path=item&topid=3&itemid=24

2:15 AM  

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