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The World of Playing Cards
Exploring the History, Design, and Culture of Playing Cards

What is The World of Playing Cards?

Since 1996, The World of Playing Cards has been a comprehensive online resource dedicated to the multifaceted world of playing cards. This collaborative project features contributions from researchers, collectors, artists, and historians, offering a dynamic and thematic approach to the subject.

The website moves beyond simple cataloging by date, manufacturer, and origin. It delves into the stories, conceptual perspectives, and historical roles of playing cards, bridging the past with the present, providing insights into the evolution of playing cards from their early origins to their diverse forms and uses today.

Features

  • Comprehensive Articles: Detailed articles covering a wide range of topics related to playing cards.
  • Extensive Archives: A vast collection of articles and resources, with content from numerous countries, manufacturers, and designers.
  • Interactive Timeline: An interactive timeline showcasing the historical development of playing cards.
  • Thematic Exploration: A thematic approach to exploring playing cards, bridging historical and contemporary perspectives.
  • Contributor Collaboration: A collaborative platform with contributions from researchers, collectors, artists, and historians.

Use Cases

  • Researching the history of specific playing card decks.
  • Learning about different playing card manufacturers and designers.
  • Exploring the cultural significance of playing cards in various countries.
  • Studying the evolution of playing card design.
  • Discovering the history and practice of cartomancy and tarot.
  • Finding information for collecting playing cards.
  • Understanding the use of playing cards in games and magic.

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