Manipulator Playing Cards

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In Collaboration with The Manipulator Studio

With a coming-to-life puppet as the protagonist, this deck depicts a parallel universe on paper where the once manipulated is now the manipulator. It invites you to rethink your relation with the quickly evolving society and the differences between invisible control and self-imposed shackles.

All 54 cards are singly drawn with storytelling details. When viewed in succession, the number cards within each suit appear to simulate some forms shapeshifting or the puppet's hands moving. Each ace card is truly the node from which the artist's vision branches into a dozen more bizarre drawings.

Product Details

The deck comes in a black edition with edge-gilded cards and an ungilded white edition. The gift box includes both alongside two commemorative coins.

• Size: 63 * 88 mm (2.48 * 3.46 inch)
• Cardstock: 300 gsm black core paper
• Finish: varnishing & air-cushioning on both sides
• Coloring: odorless eco-friendly ink (front), metallic ink (back)
• Packaging Style: tuck box
• Packaging Design: embossing, silver foiling & anti-scratch matte lamination
• Manufacturer: KSPCC