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The cabinets of curiosities were, during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, places of collection and exhibition of strange objects from every single corner of the world. It was possible to find amazing pieces classified into different categories (animals, plants or minerals) as well as man-made objects, scientific gadgets and works of art. They also had […]
I know that any friend of Max Playing Cards will know that I can’t hide my predilection for some artists who, over time, have become good friends. Nam Tibon (Cellar Window) is one of them and I always enjoy his releases very much. This time, it is the turn of DON QUIXOTE VOL. 2: ROCINANTE. […]
Following the success of the first edition that depicted the characters from the first part of “the most famous novel in the world“, Nam Tibon (Cellar Window) has just released the second edition: DON QUIXOTE VOL.2. This second part , was written by Cervantes in 1615, 10 years after the first one, and there, […]
The traditional Day of the Dead celebrated in Mexico has already been the inspiration of several decks. One of the most interesting one was undoubtedly Fuego!, created by Nam Tibon (Cellar Window). Inspired by the designs of Nam and by Steve Simpson‘s illustrations, Noir Arts has released a deck about this popular celebration: CARNAVAL DE […]
But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. Romeo and Juliet. William Shakespeare I recently spoke about Cervantes and Don Quixote, and today it is the turn of a famous English playwright whose relationship with the former has been widely questioned by the experts: William Shakespeare. On May […]
Somewhere in La Mancha, in a place whose name I do not care to remember, a gentleman lived not long ago, one of those who has a lance and ancient shield on a shelf and keeps a skinny nag and a greyhound for racing. This is the beginning of the masterpiece of universal literature “The Ingenious […]
It is always fantastic news that a friend of Max Playing Cards (and a great artist) launches a new deck, but if the deck has such an exciting and close to me theme then it is even more interesting. After the successful Fuego!, Nam Tibon (Cellar Window) is preparing his next and imminent release: DON QUIXOTE vol.1. […]
Jose Guadalupe Posada was one of the most popular Mexican illustrators and engravers and his work has inspired many works related to traditional Mexican folklore. Some of these works have become cool playing cards like Calaveras by Chris Ovdiyenko or Fuego! by Nam Tibon. One of Posada’s most popular artwork has been the inspiration for a […]
Nam Tibon is a great artist. He is not new on playing cards design as he has been behind great decks such as the gold Edition of Get Made by Crooked Kings or the last British Monarchy Tally-Ho deck by LUX. He is the creative for a new brand called Cellar Window, and for the premiere, […]