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Steam Ark Playing Cards

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Steam Ark is an alternate universe of Victorian, Steampunk flavored animal characters. Each group is comprised of a particular type of animal: Aerie Clan- Birds, Simian Clan- Monkeys and Apes, Woodland Clan- Forest Creatures and Predator Clan- Big Cats. 52 individual portraits of characters from each Clan are represented in a casino quality, plastic coated poker deck. The card deck sports a custom designed red back. 2 jokers and 4 additional suit cards are also included.

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Steam Ark Trading Cards

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The Steam Ark trading card set delves into the lives and occupations of the inhabitants of a Victorian Steampunk alternate universe. 52 cards in all, each has a full color portrait with name, affiliations, Clan motto, rank, specialties and quote on the reverse. Cards measure 2.25″ x 3.75″ and are printed on 100 gloss stock. Presented in a Japanese styled paper portfolio. The set showcases 4 Victorian Steampunk animal Clans: Predator (Big Cats), Simian (Monkeys and Apes), Aerie (Birds) and Woodland (various woodland animals.) The set serves as a companion piece to the Steam Ark playing card set.

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S.Q. Schwartz- Every Chicken in This Room

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S.Q. Schwartz’s take on “Every Chicken In This Room” scene from Game of Thrones.

Curio & Co.- Spaceman Jax

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Discover a wealth of creativity with “Spaceman Jax” over at Curio & Co.

Simon Delart- Penny Dreadful

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Beautiful “Penny Dreadful” Vanessa Ives portrait from Simon Delart.

Childhood- ChetArt Hand Bound Book

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Childhood is a hand bound book of Japanese styled illustrations paying homage to nostalgic activities and toys. Each image showcases playful parodies of a variety of characters from films, TV and pop culture. This 48 page book contains 20 full color illustrations. Haiku poetry and reflections on youthful amusements accompany each piece of art. Written, illustrated and designed by Chet Phillips with binding created by Julie Sullivan of Dancing Cat Bindery.

The book measures 8.5″ x 11″ printed on 80 gloss text. Front and back covers are richly textured 100lb. Espresso cover stock with a window on front cover revealing a peek to the interior orange cover stock page. Each cover is gold foil stamped with Japanese characters (translates: childhood) and is sewn with a Japanese stab binding technique using green ribbon. The last two pages translate the Japanese titles and text within each illustration.

 

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Character parodies represented in Childhood:

Godzilla • King Kong • MST3K • The Hulk • The Thing • Totoro •  Catbus • Cthulhu • Nosferatu • The Terminator • Robo Cop • Alien • Mothra • Ultraman • Ultraman Zero • King Ghidorah  • Bender • Baragon • Gremlin • Mogwai • Astro Boy • Tetsujin 28 • Robby the Robot • Optimus Prime • Cyclops • Martian • Metaluna Mutant • Mechagodzilla • Gamera • Bubo • Kraken • Tardis • Daleks • Space Godzilla

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Aliza Razell

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Captivating image manipulation from Aliza Razell.

Helene Marchal- Sea bird

Sea bird from Hélène MARCHAL

Movie Monster Size Chart

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Movie monster size relationship charts. via Short List

Yeojin Shin- Memory Stream

Memory Stream from Yeojin Shin

Mike Mignola- Bride of Frankenstein

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The Bride of Frankenstein poster by Mike Mignola.

Gregory Halili

Gregory Halili

Gregory Halili carves skull heads within mother of pearl shells.

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