In this quietly powerful neoclassic deck, di Ferndinado Gumppenberg simplifies many of the cards without losing any of the symbolic intensity of the Tarot. The Marseilles style pips are clean and elegant. Hand-drawn borders complement the delicate line drawings and coloring. This unique deck with its gentle lines is a perfect expression of the poetry and magic worked by diviners everywhere, weaving the past into the present as they seek the future.

Majestic images adorn this 78-card tarot deck painted by Milanese artist Ferdinando Gumppenberg in 1810. Card titles in Italian. Instructions in Italian, English, German, and French.

This book situates Tarot in its ancient roots, with particular emphasis on the tradition of the Mystery Schools. The suites are designated as "Earth, Water, Air and Fire" rather than the conventional Pentacles, Cups, Swords and Wands. The first part of the book is a review of the ancient sources of Tarot and the dynamics of the archetypes, with interesting sidelights on the author's personal experiences in this realm. The reader is instructed by The Magician, The Priestess and The Hermit about the meanings and wisdom of Tarot, which he discovers to be a "Book of Truth."

Barrett's accompanying book to his 78-card tarot deck gives seekers background information on each card, as well as how to use the cards for divination and to develop clairvoyant powers.

In the late Middle Ages and early modern times, card playing was widely enjoyed at all levels of society. The playing cards in this engaging volume are unique works of art that illuminate the transition from late medieval to early modern Europe, a period of tumultuous social, artistic, economic, and religious change. Included are the most important luxury decks of hand-painted European playing cards that have survived, as well as a selection of hand-colored woodblock cards, engraved cards, and tarot packs. The casts of characters they illustrate range from royals to commoners. Many feature animals such as falcons and hounds, while other portray such diverse objects as acorns, helmets, or coins. This is the only study of its kind in English and the only one in a generation in any language. The insightful narrative by Timothy B. Husband discusses the significance of playing cards in the secular art of the period and also recounts the varied stories they tell, conjuring the customs and facts of life of the time. Little is known abut the games played with these cards, but as Husband notes: "The playing out of a hand of cards can be seen as a microcosmic reflection of the ever-changing world around us—a world in play—a view that the creators of the cards under discussion here would seem to have shared.

This handsome hardcover book offers a gorgeous full-color gallery of nearly one hundred decks. Organized by family--historical, esoteric, artistic, cultural, and metaphysical--each deck is represented by eleven cards (in their actual size) from major and minor arcana. Artwork from the front and back of the cards showcases the stunning imagery and characteristics of each unique tarot. For decks with gold/silver foil features, an actual card is adhered to the page.