Playing cards around the world
Sid Sackson • 1981 • Prentice-Hall
- Author
- Sid Sackson
- First published
- 1981
- Publisher
- Prentice-Hall
- Subjects
- Games · Juvenile literature · Playing cards
- ISBN
- 9780136830030
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Published in 1981 by Prentice-Hall, Playing Cards Around the World was authored by Sid Sackson, a prolific and highly respected figure in the world of game design. Sackson, known for his analytical approach to tabletop gaming, created this volume to serve as both a historical overview and a practical guide for card game enthusiasts. The book functions as a cultural survey, documenting the diverse ways in which standard playing card decks are utilized across different regions and traditions.
The design and content reflect Sackson’s commitment to clarity and accessibility, featuring instructional text that breaks down complex rule sets for a broad audience. By cataloging games from various international origins, the book sought to bridge the gap between casual players and those interested in the ethnographic development of card games. It remains a notable entry in the bibliography of 20th-century hobby gaming literature, valued by collectors for Sackson's thorough and methodical documentation style.
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