The Book of Rune Cards: Sacred Play for Self-Discovery (Companion Vol to the Book of Runes) [Hardcover]

Ralph Blum (Author)

Book Description

Series: Companion Vol to the Book of Runes | Publication Date: November 1989

First published in 1983, The Book of Runes has sold to date more than 700,000 copies worldwide. In this book, Ralph Blum takes the work of contemporary Runecraft a step further--he has translated the symbols into visual metaphors. National tour.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 191 pages
• Publisher: St Martins Pr; 1 edition (November 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312034237
• ISBN-13: 978-0312034238
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,329,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #79 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > New Age > Divination > Runes

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real user-friendly oracle, January 28, 1998

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This review is from: The Book of Rune Cards: Sacred Play for Self-Discovery (Companion Vol to the Book of Runes) (Hardcover)

I had a good time reading and using the original Book of Runes with accompanying runestones, as well as the rune cards! I even created my own set of stones from modelling material and cards from 3x5 cards. I had no complaints about this oracle. Other oracles (whether in the form of books, cards or any other device), I've had some difficulties: sharp rebukes, condescending "messages," pseudointellectual drivel mascarading as enlightened wisdom. But I really enjoyed reading and using Ralph Blum's cards and runestones.

5.0 out of 5 stars Replacement for an old friend, September 5, 2011

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This review is from: The Book of Rune Cards: Sacred Play for Self-Discovery (Companion Vol to the Book of Runes) (Hardcover)

I've owned this book and set of rune cards for many years. The art work is beautiful, the text is inspiring and informative. Over the years, I've lost some of the cards and the book was beginning to fall apart -- I was happy to find a replacement in new condition.

3.0 out of 5 stars Picture Misleading, July 29, 2011

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This review is from: The Book of Rune Cards: Sacred Play for Self-Discovery (Companion Vol to the Book of Runes) (Hardcover)

The picture for this item is very misleading.... I thought it was a rune card deck with accompanying book, which the picture shows. It was not.... and did not have the box pictured. It is just a red book (rather old looking) with the rune meanings. I had to make another purchase ($20) to get an actual deck of rune cards.