Distorted graphics in iPhoto 9.4.3

I created a card. If I turn off my Mac or log out of my user account when cards projects tab is selected in the main window then on logging in and launching iPhoto the next time I see this:
To restore the normal state I have to click another tab then return to the cards. What is this all about? Defected graphic card? I notice this only in iPhoto and my Mac is not eligible for the recent repair campaign launched by Apple.

As a Test:
Hold down the option (or alt) key and launch iPhoto. From the resulting menu select 'Create Library'
Import a few pics into this new, blank library. Is the Problem repeated there?
Post back with the result.

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