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The Tarot of A. E. Waite and P. Colman Smith

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Category: Tarot Cards

Doors into our uncharted depthsThe Story of the World's Most Popular Tarot A unique edition of bright texts, brilliant images, and historic reprints, this kit provides everything that both beginners and advanced Tarot users might need and want to read cards for themselves and to study and experience this cultural gem in all its beauty and significance. The valuable collector’s box includes a complete deck of the Waite Smith Tarot cards and Waite’s famous companion book The Key to the Tarot. In this illustrated book, with texts and images compiled by Johannes Fiebig, the Tarot cards become psychological mirrors and signposts leading toward new answers and personal solutions. The fact that this works well can be attributed to certain advantages inherent to the Waite-Smith cards, and these points are illuminated in an essay by Rachel Pollack. All 78 cards are presented individually and in detail. The explanatory texts provide several dimensions and levels of interpretation, including concrete practical tips. Further, the book offers a new feature: the quick check. This presents a concise hint regarding the meaning of each card in each possible position of all the spread patterns featured in the book. When Arthur E. Waite and Pamela Colman Smith developed their Tarot deck in London in 1909, nobody could have predicted that it would have an overwhelming renaissance starting around 60 years later. What were the lives, works, and passions of these creators like? Pamela Colman Smith and Arthur E. Waite are brought vividly back to life in essays by Mary K. Greer and Robert A. Gilbert.

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The Tarot of A. E. Waite and P. Colman Smith

Author

Johannes Fiebig, Mary K. Greer, Rachel Pollack, Robert A. Gilbert

Publisher

Taschen

Format

Hardcover

Material

Paper

Number of Pieces

78 Cards

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Natalie ★★★★★

The historic reprints in the back of the guidebook are what sold me, since I already own two modern decks and wanted the original linework side by side. Card backs are reversible too, which matters if you read with reversals like I do.

Henry ★★★★★

The card stock feels sturdier than my old deck and shuffles without that flimsy bend. I've been using the bright texts section for my daily pulls and it's actually helping me learn the symbolism instead of just guessing. Having the original historic artwork side by side with the guide makes this kit

Benjamin T. ★★★★★

The historic reprints of the original texts are what sold me, and they don't disappoint — I've been reading the background notes for hours. The images came out so vibrant that even the small details in the linework are easy to make out.