Edgar Allan Poe Playing Cards
A project in Savannah, GA by James Poole, David Edgerly & Ron Woods000days
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A Kickstarter campaign for a fine deck of playing cards inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe.
Backers: 432
Average Pledge Per Backer: $29
Funded: $12,700 of $10,000
Dates: Dec 20th -> Jan 19th (30 days)
Project By: James Poole, David Edgerly & Ron Woods
Backers: 432
Average Pledge Per Backer: $29
Funded: $12,700 of $10,000
Dates: Dec 20th -> Jan 19th (30 days)
Project By: James Poole, David Edgerly & Ron Woods
$12,700
current pledge level
Last Updated: January 19 @ 18:30 -0500 GMT
127%
of goal
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Latest News
Black and Gold dice add on unlocked! 
January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
The Black and Gold dice add on is now unlocked! $3 a pair ($5 international) Thank you so much for your support! (Read More)
Black and White dice unlocked!
January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
The Black and White dice add on is now unlocked! $3 a pair ($5 international) (Read More)
Hard cover art book and free pdf stretch goal
January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Sample page Hello Backers, At $13,000.00 we will unlock a hardback book of the art from the Poe deck. It will feature the black and white and color artwork from all of the cards as well as quotes from the stories and descriptions of the creative... (Read More)
Custom Seal
January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is the custom seal that we will be using on each tuck case. (Read More)
Stretch Goals!
January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! Once again thank you so much for your support! Here are the first 2 stretch goals. We will be adding more later today as well as some backer rewards! Once these dice are unlocked you will be able to add a pair of them to you current... (Read More)
We Made It!!!
January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you thank you thank you! We couldn't have done this without all of your help. As they say the show must go on and in that theme Dave, Ron & I are working on some stretch goals that we should have up tomorrow. Once again thank you so much... (Read More)
Shot glass Add on
January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Shot glass! Here is our latest add on! A custom designed Edgar Allan Poe/Raven shot glass! brought to you by the good folks at glasswithatwist.com. These are faceted based, custom engraved on domestically made Libby shot glasses, with a 2 oz.... (Read More)
Your input
January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
different versions Here are three versions of the Dupin card. We like all 3 very much. In keeping with the spirit of kickstarter we've been developing this deck with your input to give you the best deck possible. As always we welcome all feedback... (Read More)
New Card design.
January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Le Chevalier C. Auguste Dupin Here is the latest card design. It Features C. Auguste Dupin, a central character in Poe's stories. He appears in "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" (widely considered the first detective fiction story), "The Mystery of... (Read More)
Almost there!
January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers, We wanted to thank you all for getting us to this close to our goal! I'm sure that if we keep up this momentum we can definitely make it. There will be a new card up tomorrow as well as a new add on tomorrow evening. The new card will... (Read More)
New card and style choice.
January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Which do you like better? Hello backers, Here is a new card! It's the little Joker featuring Hop Frog from the story of the same name. I also included a new variant design for the deck. I've been refining the card design over the last few days and I... (Read More)
Thank You Backers!
January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We would like to extend a hearty "Thank you!" to each and every one of you who are contributing to help make our project come to fruition. This project is quite important to each of our team and we feel blessed that so many folks are banding with us... (Read More)
Dice Add-Ons!
January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We are pleased to introduce the addition of Edgar Allan Poe Dice. These custom 16mm 5/8" approx, marble finish die come in a pair. One die bears the portrait of Edgar Allan Poe and the other the image of his iconic Raven. These are now available as... (Read More)
Coin Add-On
January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is the coin we will be featuring as an add-on. They will go for $6 or $8 international. Stay tuned for dice. We will be posting them in the next couple of days. (Read More)
Gold Bug Ace of Diamonds.
January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
here is my first draft of the Gold Bug Ace of Diamonds. I like the design, but I could use some input on making it better. The scroll below the bug represents the parchment that the cipher was discovered on and ultimately lead to the buried treasure.... (Read More)
New add ons.
January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
There will be new add ons announced in the next 1 to 2 days as well as a complete list of the court cards. In the mean time, here is the first half of the list of the court cards: Kings Prince Prospero from “The Masque of the Red Death” -... (Read More)
Hybrid back.
January 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We originally started with a portrait card back design as an homage to the signature series card decks of the Victorian era. After many requests from our backers for a two way design, as well as, many requests from other backers not to change the... (Read More)
Seven seas.
January 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I wanted to thank all the backers of our project so far. We really appreciate your support and are moving right along. if you get the chance make sure and check out our friends at: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/glummies/seven-seas-playing-cards... (Read More)
Changes to Lady Usher
January 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for the input. After looking at her again, I agree she should be more emaciated and I got rid of the line in the middle. Thanks, Dave Lady Usher (Read More)
Lady Usher - Queen of Hearts
January 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Happy New Year everyone. Here is a new card for your enjoyment. Let us know what you think. "There was blood upon her white robes, and the evidence of some bitter struggle upon every portion of her emaciated frame." The Fall of the House of Usher... (Read More)
More Pledge Levels
December 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, We have decided to add pledge levels for 3, 4 & 5 decks. With these pledge levels we didn't see the need for the add-on decks so we removed them. Thanks for all of your continued support. (Read More)
New Card Back
December 27th - via: kickstarter.com
As promised here is the new card back that we are considering for the deck. Let us know what you think. (Read More)
Card Back
December 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Tomorrow, due to multiple requests, we will post a two way back design for everyone to look at and tell us what you think. (Read More)
Add-Ons
December 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Merry Christmas everyone. We just added some add-ons to the site including a t shirt. Go to the site and check them out. When we send the survey at the end of the project let us know what you added. If you are getting a t shirt that is when you can... (Read More)
New Card Image
December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Here is the next card image. The King of Clubs represented by the orangutan from The Murders in the Rue Morgue. Hope you like it as much as we do. (Read More)
New Pledge Levels
December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
At the recommendation of one of our backers we decided to add two new pledge levels. The first is 6 decks for $60. The second is a brick of 12 decks for $110. Hope you guys like it and keep the suggestions coming. (Read More)
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