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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... Read More
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A 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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