Russian Tarot of St. Petersburg [Paperback]

Cynthia Giles (Author), Yury Shakov (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2003

One of the most beautiful tarot decks ever published. Russian folk tales and historical legends are framed within an oval, reminiscent of the Imperial Faberge Easter Eggs.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 350 pages
• Publisher: U.S. Games Systems (March 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880791969
• ISBN-13: 978-0880791960
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #187,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Misleading description - this is not a tarot deck, June 12, 2008

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This review is from: Russian Tarot of St. Petersburg (Paperback)

I thought I was getting the tarot deck and a book of its history, but this is only a paperback about the history and traditions of Russia and this tarot style in specific. Informative and well-written, though.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Too Dark, November 11, 2009

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Kyana - See all my reviews

This review is from: Russian Tarot of St. Petersburg: 78-Card Deck (Paperback)

I wish this deck can work for me. But it didn't. Although I have a special liking for dark deck, this is just too dark too heavy for me. Maybe because I am not particularly interested in Russia. The personality of this deck seems to me a true nihilist, the readings will be very negative no matter what I asked, even when I ask how is the relationship between me and this deck, all reverse of ones. This is much more negative than my Babara Walker deck in readings, negating everything.

yes, the artwork is very beautiful. This become only an art deck for me now. I'm giving this 3 because I really like the artwork and the black borders. Seldom there is a deck is so beautiful.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Stunningly Beautiful Cards, April 28, 2010

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This review is from: Russian Tarot of St. Petersburg: 78-Card Deck (Paperback)

If you appreciate Russian miniature art, and like to collect Tarot cards, you will like these. They are simply beautiful. The book that (here) is purchased separately describes how they came to be, and the symbolism he chose to use. I think they should be purchased together.

For a beginner? I wouldn't recommend this deck. They would be difficult to use, but if you are experienced, or simply like to collect unusual cards, these will make a wonderful addition to your collection, or a fine gift for someone interested and already knowledgeable about Tarot.