The Last Fair Deal was a successful Kickstarter campaign celebrating the rich history and enduring influence of the blues through a custom-illustrated deck of playing cards. The project resonated with music lovers and art enthusiasts alike, raising AU$16,026 from 187 backers.
Featuring original artwork inspired by legendary blues pioneers, the campaign offered crafted physical decks alongside digital extras, including an acoustic soundtrack and exclusive poster art, creating a unique tribute to the artists who helped shape the genre.
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Hi. My name’s Pat Sofra. I’m a graphic designer and occasional blues guitarist from Melbourne. This is a project of love, combining my love of blues music with my love for design.
I started designing these cards last year, wanting to pay homage to some of the most inspiring yet underrated figures in musical history. The founding mothers and fathers of not just blues, but rock and pop as well. The recently departed Little Richard called Leadbelly "one of the foundations of music.” Not blues music. Music. Period.
These pioneers have long been held up as seminal figures within the world of folk, roots and blues music, but beyond that they are largely and shamefully ignored. In fact most people would not have even heard of Huddie Leadbetter or Sister Rosetta or Memphis Minnie. This is my small way of trying to keep their heritage alive.
In the words of the immortal Robert Johnson... "It's the last fair deal gone' down."
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