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Shakespeare Playing Cards

By Leander Deeny
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The illustrated set Shakespeare Playing Cards by Leander Deeny is a delightful exploration combining culinary creativity with the rich world of Shakespearean theatre. Each card creatively pairs a play with a dish that symbolises its themes or plot, offering a unique and playful approach to both classic literature and modern gastronomy. This imaginative blend invites readers to experience Shakespeare's works through the lens of food, making it a charming addition to any collection.
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Shakespeare Playing Cards

A set of playing cards featuring illustrations by Adam Simpson of Shakespeare's most famous characters

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A beautiful set of playing cards featuring illustrations of Shakespeare's most famous characters.

Play your favourite card games with Romeo and Juliet as King and Queen of Hearts, Lady Macbeth as Ace Villain, and let Adam Simpson's artwork bring Shakespeare's plays to life.

Arranged in four suits - with hearts = lovers, clubs = fools, diamonds = heroes and heroines, and spades = villains, plus two jokers, of course - this artist-illustrated deck of playing cards features 54 of Shakespeare's most famous characters. It includes a booklet with text about each character and their place in literary history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786275936

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Cards

Date Published: 16 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Adam Simpson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 90.0mm

Height: 115.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 54

Collections

Cooking & Food Laurence King Publishing Leander Deeny Non-Fiction

About the Author

Adam Simpson has exhibited around the world, been shortlisted for a British Design Award, and clients include BAFTA, Conran, and the London Olympics. Leander Deeny is an actor best known for his work in Captain America and the Royal Shakespeare Company. His first book, Hazel's Phantasmagoria, is published by Quercus.

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