Product Description

A fully-illustrated, 78-card tarot deck based on original 19th century engravings in a nostalgic Victorian Romantic style. These cards appeal not only to tarot readers and collectors but also to those who love the Victorian golden age in all its glory. Featured are: * 78 full color cards made from original collages * artwork taken directly from exquisite 19th century engravings many both rare and remarkable * 220-page illustrated Companion Book includes descriptions and interpretations for each card, a witty and illuminating history of the artwork, and specially designed spreads

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #343584 in Books
• Published on: 2006-11-21
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 220 pages

Customer Reviews

Buitengewoon prachtig!!!!
I have the Tarotdeck only for two weeks and I have no time enough to study the cards. I have compare the cards with other decks that I have and the result is that I find them very beautifull and very well designed. I will send a more extensive mening later when I have studied them better.
Sorry for my ugly English. My native language is normal Netherlands.

stunning deck, great insights as to life in period of time
Firstly, I must say that if I were able to give this deck more than 5 stars, I would have. The deck is stunningly beautiful. I have 32 decks, and I find this deck the most beautiful. this is the second deck which I have, from ths Mahony-Ukolov team. I bought this deck, after I obtained the Bohemian Gothic Tarot, which I would also give 5 stars. This deck(Victorian Romantic) is prettier, because it deals with the brighter side of life. The companion book was enjoyable to read. It gave good information on the meaning of each card. I especially enjoyed the remarks about the thoughts of the people who lived in that era, in relation to the practices and mores of that society. I was able to gain insights as to the lives of the people of the Victorian Era, including their inner thoughts, which are not found in history books. The deck follows the Rider-Smith-Waite tradition, but is not a clone. This deck can be easily used as an oracle tool, or for traditional tarot spreads. Each card of this "speaks" to you, so it is easy to use.

Stunning!!!
This is one of the most beautiful tarot decks I have ever come across. The colors and intensity of the colors are magnificent! On top of that the cards are actually extremely well done symbolically. The Devil card is my favorite - it portrays excess in every common form. The Devil herself is slightly overweight (over indulgence) and leaning forward provocatively. She hold luscious grapes and red roses spill forth to insinuate drunken folly and lust. There is also a black void at the bottom of the card (along with other symbols) to signify the out of control aspect of the excesses depicted on the card. The
only problem with this deck is it is so beautiful it is hard to get through the reading because you keep wanting to look at the cards!!!!