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The Lepidopterist

Created by Kowaleski & Co.

Beautiful, custom playing cards inspired by the elegant Art Nouveau era of the early 1900's.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Rare decks + Signed pink patina edition
over 1 year ago – Mon, Sep 05, 2022 at 03:53:13 AM

Hey everyone, I just wanted to give you all a heads up that I have some rare deck sets and signed pink patina edition decks available on my website. Please limit your order to one rare set. 


Here is the link. There are only a few of each available, so if youre interested move quickly!


Thanks again to eberyone for bringing this deck to life. I have a bunch of new decks coming out soon with Fulton, AOP and D&D along with more solo projects in the works  

The Lepidopterist Artist Proofs
over 2 years ago – Tue, Jul 20, 2021 at 12:56:21 AM

Hey everyone.

This Friday at 12 noon CST I will be releasing a limited run of hand numbered and signed Artis Proofs.

They will be released on my  NEW PLAYING CARD SITE 

You will be allowed to purchase up to 3 of the green edition (X/70)  and just 1 of the pink (X/30). This is so all collecters will have the oportunity to get one. 


I wanted to make sure all backers were aware and didnt miss out (if interested) since this project could have never happened without you all. 

Green edition AP deck
Pink edition AP deck
Both Green and Pink AP decks

Shipping has started!
about 3 years ago – Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 12:28:08 PM

Hey everyone, I just wanted to give a quick update and let you all know that as of today, Tuesday the 11th, fulfillment has officially started! Once your order has shipped, you will receive a tracking number. US orders should start arriving this coming week/beginning of the following week. I can not wait for you all to see these cards in person! 


There are still about 30 people who have not filled out their backerkit survey. I re-sent the survey to those people today. If you don't know if you have filled yours out, let me know and I can check for you. It would have been sent to the email address that is attached to your Kickstarter account. I will not be able to ship your order if you haven't filled out that survey.


Thats all for this update. Im so so excited for you all to get these decks! I have already started designing my next one. Im not sure when it will be finished, hopefully this year, but we will see. Keep and eye out for that. 


Thanks again to all of you. You guys made this possible.


— Ethan

FINALLY, I have decks in hand!!!
about 3 years ago – Tue, Feb 02, 2021 at 02:37:22 AM

Well, this is it. A moment I have been waiting for for quite a while. I finally have decks in hand! I must say, they look incredible! I couldn't be happier with the final outcome. 

Clove St Press knocked it out of the park with their printing and embossing skills and AOP has done an amazing job managing this project. 

I took a couple photos to share with you all, let me know what you think!

Standard deck front and back
Standard deck interior and tuck flap details
Standard deck embossing details and cards
Deluxe and Release edition decks
Deluxe and Release edition backs
Deluxe and Release details
Deck side panels
Deck top panels

I hope you all are as thrilled with the finished product as I am. I cant wait for you all to see them in person!


— Ethan

🎉PRINTING IS FINISHED🎉
about 3 years ago – Wed, Jan 27, 2021 at 12:54:54 AM

I finally have some exciting news to share with you all. 

Printing for the Lepidopterist Playing Cars deck is officially finished! Art Of Play has received everything and, as of today, will start the kitting process ASAP.

AOP has sent an official email to all backers stating that everything should be finished and ready to ship by the 11th of February.


I'm so happy to finally be able to share this update with you all. It is one that I have been waiting very eagerly and as patiently as possible to write. 


I don't have any photos of the finished decks yet, as the tuck boxes were just received today. BUT I do have two photos of the release and deluxe edition tuck boxes as flats and I will be sharing them with you below. The colors are a bit off due to the lighting, so as soon as I have better photos, I'll share those as well.

Release edition tuck box flat and uncut
Deluxe edition tuck box flat and uncut

Thank you all so much for you patience with this project. We are finally in the home stretch! I'll post an update soon with any new information I have. 


— Ethan