Golden Tarot of the Renaissance: Estensi Tarot (English and Spanish Edition) Reviews
Golden Tarot of the Renaissance: Estensi Tarot (English and Spanish Edition)
Once known as the Charles VI or Gringonneur Tarot, this historic masterpiece has been restored, completed, and renamed to reflect its true history. This late 15th century deck was made in Ferrara for the Estes family. The Minor Arcana, added by Dworkin, were inspired by frescos in Schifanoia Palazzo, owned by the Estes family. These images are alive with movement and wit and are highlighted with gold foil.
Golden Tarot of the Renaissance: Estensi Tarot (English and Spanish Edition)
Tarot of the Cat People: A Traveler’s Report (with Tarot Deck)
Science fiction and fantasy combine to create this stunning tarot deck and book set. Situated in a distant place known as the “Outer Regions,” where people have a mystical rapport with cats.
Tarot of the Cat People: A Traveler’s Report (with Tarot Deck)
- ISBN13: 9780880795326
- Condition: New
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Can’t Put it Down!,
I must say when I first heard about this deck I was unsure as to whether or not to buy it. I’d already been through disappointments with decks based on early tarot. My usual complaint is that the numbered cards are generally not illustrated. When I opened it, however, I found that even the numbered cards were illustrated in gorgeous detail. This deck is based on the “Charles the VI” deck (actually an Italian deck, believed to have been created for the Visconti-Sforza families of the Renaissance). The original deck is one of the few tangible keys we have to tarot’s obscure early history, and among the oldest surviving examples of tarot cards, dating from the 1400′s. Sadly, only 17 cards remain in the original deck. The artist has filled in the gaps using inspiration from Italian frescos of the same time period. The gold stamping on each card mimics the gold leaf background on the original 17. That said, however, this glistening, ornate little deck is not easy to read with, and I wouldn’t recommend it to beginning students. It should be kept in mind that during this time period in Italy, tarot was “played” as a parlor game, or a game of “trumps,” so in general the cards are lacking the esoteric symbolism that is found in more modern decks. However, it is an absolutely beautiful deck that is excellent for collectors and those who are fascinated by tarot’s early roots.
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|A really beautiful Tarot!,
This is one of the metallic stamped series from the prolific Italian publisher Lo Scarabeo, and true to form, they have done a lovely job. Each card glitters with gold foil highlights or backgrounds, creating a wonderful effect. The deck is based on the now incomplete Tarots of (supposedly) Charles VI of France, and a number of cards had to be artistically recreated. In this recreation, a great job has been done, and a valuable service performed. If you wish to read Tarot with a fully-illustrated early Renaissance-styled deck, you cannot do better than this. The deck is both useful and gorgeous. I liked it so much that after getting one for myself, I bought several others for friends!
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|comment on the “graphic” illustrations,
As a comment to the previous review I have to say that the “graphic” nature of the illustrations are only a reflection of the style of art at that time ( medieval and renaissance). If you look it up the medieval and renaissance painters frequently depicted blood and sexual content that we aren’t use to today. The illustrations are taken from original artwork !This is a wonderfull deck !!
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|WONDERFUL!!!!!!,
Only 1,000 words??? Oh my! Let me begin by saying that I know absolutely nothing about tarot. I am 34 years old, and I’ve had a reading done once in my lifetime. I am, however, presently exploring my less rational/logical side…if that makes any sense…in a number of different ways. I am also a great lover of cats. Even the most recent stray to come to my house is a “lion dog” (Chow-Chow) and I was born, and exhibit all the traits of, a Leo. Lion (the chow) now joins my three-cat-(also former strays)-household as a member of this heavily feline-influenced family. Back to tarot — this deck is absolutely beautiful for cat lovers! It seems to me, as uneducated as I am about tarot in general, that the facial features of the cats when compared to the humans on each card, is important in some way. I’ll leave that observation for other explorers to figure out. I strongly recommend, for those equally as ignorant as I am, that they order the cards WITH the book. I should think that, no matter what deck a reader choses, the concise information about each of the cards as provided in this book would be helpful. Also, there is a very helpful 10-card layout grid, not mentioned in the review, which has assisted me tremendously. I got my set today (along with 2 others which I haven’t opened yet), and immediately gave myself 2 readings on different topics. I had one cat on the table and the newly-adopted chow-chow at my feet. I was VERY impressed at the accuracy of the cards to my present life situation. I should probably add here that, prior to my experience with these cards 30 minutes ago, I was at best a skeptic and at worst a total disbeliever. I ordered the deck because I liked the artwork as I had seen it displayed at different web sites, and I originally intended to frame it to display on a wall b/c of my affection for cats.(BTW, for those beginners like me, there are several useful sites on the web to compare “the look” of decks before you buy. Just do a search on “tarot decks” or “tarot reviews”.)In short, since I apparently haven’t run out of my 1,000 words yet, I’m sure this deck will become my all-time favorite. I have NO REGRETS in purchasing it, and I believe it will be an excellent source for beginners. I’m not going to frame it after all.
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|Mystique of Cats and Tarot Meets SF/Fantasy Sensibility,
This is the 5th of my 7 (so far) decks.
The artwork for this deck was originally done as large format paintings, and it shows in the detail. The book, available individually or in the boxed set, gives the standard US Games card interpretations, as well as a creative and detailed ‘travellers report’. Written from the perspective of a deep space exploration team, the book makes the deck especially enjoyable for science fiction fans. The illustrations have a fantasy feel, using lush costumes, jewelry, and settings. Of course, the deck is a _must have_ for cat lovers–there are cats on EVERY card, even in the position usually taken by the dog on the Fool card.
The artwork and interpretation of the cards definitely sets the right tone for a reading, and the deck stands alone purely on its artistic value. If you get the deck, I would strongly suggest getting the box set, or buying the book separately, as the booklet in the deck is the standard US Games booklet and gives only basic interpretations.
This deck is my 3rd favorite. The Aquarian deck is my favorite.
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|This is my favorite Tarot deck!!,
I collect Tarot decks and also give face-to-face readings. I must say that of all of the different decks I own, The Tarot of the Cat People is by far my favorite! Something in those mysterious beings and their beautiful feline companions simply sparks my intuitive side. I’ve found that I tune to this deck very well and give my most accurate readings when using it. If you like cats both big and small, or like that Central American/Aztec/Mayan flavor, you’ll love this deck as much as I do!
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