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A great deck of cards you can 'feel'. How it handles, its durability and just the sense of quality that gives it that classic edge. Is it important? You bet! The Classic Decks we are releasing check all the boxes and then some. SPECS: Standard 52 Card Decks Illustrated & Designed by Mark Ludy Printed with United States Playing Card Company Finest Tier Card Paper Rounded Corners Boxes Embossed/Varnished https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/markludy/knuckle-head-playing-cards

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

This premium deck of 52 full color playing cards features Hawaiian royalty. This limited collectors run entitled “The House of Kalakaua” represents the last dynasty and final monarchs of the Hawaiian Kingdom government before it was overthrown in the year 1893. The face cards include King David Kalakaua, Queen Lili’uokalani, and Crown Prince William Pitt Leleiōhoku. The Hawaiian Coat of Arms is the focal point on the aces, while the striking foil design on the back of the cards is a re-creation of a traditional design (seen on kapa and other things) by the late artist Michael Pechinski. It is reminiscent of the feathered capes, or ahu ʻula, that chiefs wore in ancient times. Isaac Kneubuhl of Diamond Head Playing Card Company grew up in Kula, Maui in a family of avid card players, which inspired him to create this beautiful deck. It is the perfect stocking stuffer or simple gift for any occasion. “This project represents a culmination of personal memories, a snapshot of a time in Hawaiian history, and a vision of what a true, premium deck of playing cards should be. I hope they bring you some of the same great experiences they have brought to me. Enjoy.” - Isaac Kneubuhl, Diamond Head Playing Card Co. Cards feature foiled tucks, foiled backs, and gilding.