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Genius Writers (Genius Playing Cards)
Series: Genius Playing Cards
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Add a touch of class to your poker table with some of the most exciting literary figures of the 20th and 21st centuries. Fifty-four writers have been chosen from the following categories: Modern, Mid-Century, Postmodern, Contemporary. Marcel George's stunning watercolour portraits of writers of fiction, including...
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See moreA set of playing cards featuring portraits of famous writers from the last 100 years
Description
Add a touch of class to your poker table with some of the most exciting literary figures of the 20th and 21st centuries. Fifty-four writers have been chosen from the following categories: Modern, Mid-Century, Postmodern, Contemporary.
Marcel George's stunning watercolour portraits of writers of fiction, including Samuel Beckett, Doris Lessing, Roberto Bolano, and Zadie Smith, ensure that even if you don't win, you're in good company.
Product Details
INFORMATION
Barcode: 9781786274977
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Cards
Date Published: 12 August 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Laurence King Publishing
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Marcel George
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 68.0mm
Height: 93.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 54
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About the Author
Marcel George is a London-based illustrator specializing in watercolour illustrations. He has produced work for clients such as the Financial Times, Esquire and the Wellcome Trust.
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