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The Baroque Bohemian Cats' Tarot Kit [Box set] [Cards]

Karen Mahony (Author), Alex Ukolov (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2004 | Series: Boxed Set
Each card in this fully-illustrated 78-card deck is a fantastically realistic image of a fairytale feline world where Baroque cats link and sashay through gardens, palaces, inns and theatres. All sorts of incidents take place, and each card seems to carry a whole story within it.

The lively and engaging companion book discusses the backgrounds and meanings of each image, with simple instructions on how to read the deck - reading with "reversals" is included, and as well as popular spreads, a challenging new spread "The Cat's Tale" is described. There is also a charming and enlightening section on the cats' interpretations of the cards.

This may be the most "readable" cat tarot ever. It is certainly one of the most lavishly and lovingly illustrated. A must for anyone who loves costumes, castles or cats - not to mention tarot!

Note: Deck is also available separately, packaged with informative booklet.

Editorial Reviews

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A perfect introductory deck for the cat-lover who thought Tarot was a bit too stuffy and uninteresting. (Five Star rating). -- Solandia, Aeclectic Tarot

It's one of those luxuries you will regret not indulging in forever if you care anything for felines or tarot. -- Diane Wilkes, Tarot Passages Diane Wilkes, Tarot Passages Diane Wilkes, Tarot Passages Diane Wilkes, Tarot Passages Diane Wilkes, Tarot Passages.

It's one of those luxuries you will regret not indulging in forever if you care anything for felines or tarot. -- Diane Wilkes, Tarot Passages

This is one of the finest decks featuring cats that I have come across, one that I will treasure. -- Bonnie Chehovet, The Crystal Gate

From the Author

More than 4000 hours of work went into this deck and book - and we loved every minute of the work! The stories of the Baroque Bohemian Cats are pure fantasy - but in a strange way we want them to be believable too - a journey into a world in which Cats rule over their own spectacular and dreamlike Catdom.

The images are not always sweet - some are odd, dramatic or poignant - so that they really do make up a whole richly layered world with its ups and downs, sadness and fun.

We hope there are many, many tales in this deck - and that it will give insight as well as pure enjoyment.

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Product Details

  • Cards: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Magic Realist Press; 1 edition (September 1, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0954500725
  • ISBN-13: 978-0954500726
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.4 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #608,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Karen Mahony
Karen Mahony was born in Belfast, N. Ireland, but moved to the UK when she was seventeen. Since then she's lived in Canterbury, London, Woodbridge in Suffolk and, since 2001, in Prague, Czech Republic. She runs Baba Studio and The Magic Realist Press with her partner Alex Ukolov from a studio in the centre of the old city.

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Charming, Witty, and Pithy September 25, 2004
Format:Cards
I was fortunate enough to receive an advance copy of this deck-and-book set, and heartily recommend it. The artwork is charming, innovative (the beautiful period costumes were sewn and fitted on mannequins, then digitally added to photographs of cats) and enchanting -- yet the deck packs a divinatory wallop. The book is an insightful guide to tarot, as well as an imaginative accompaniment to the deck. The card stock and texture feel good to the hand.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Cards
I also have the first set - The Tarot of Prague Kit. Both sets are very elegant, have an incredible attention to detail, are well researched (for all you die hard Tarot people) and very witty. The Bohemian Cats' makes a great gift for cat lovers and anyone interested in mysticism, Bohemia, Prague and even old world Architecture.

All the photography was shot in Prague. The costumes the cat's wear were actually hand made, so you can imagine the attention to detail. The production quality of the images and book is top notch. Highly recommended!!
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Great Deck! February 9, 2005
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This is a must for cat lovers and tarot readers. This deck is beautifully done and worth every penny.
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Beautiful
The imagery is absolutely charming and fits in well with the traditions of Rider-Waite. The book that accompanies it is interesting and gives an account of the origins of depicting... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Alessi
Absolutely charming and endearing!
I couldn't be more happy with this Tarot kit! The book is wonderfully organized and I think that the author hits things square on! Read more
Published 13 months ago by Monniewood
The best deck ever!
I have read tarot for 15 years and this deck is my favorite. I've had a chance to do many readings for friends with this deck and it is an absolute delight. Read more
Published on January 30, 2010 by S. Scott
Creative and colorful
I like the creative duo that produced The Baroque Bohemian Cats' Tarot. I also have the Prague Tarot and also purchased their Gothic Bohemian Deck. Read more
Published on November 11, 2009 by Peter Terry
The coolest tarot cards around !
These chic feline cards from the lovely Czech Republic is the most gorgeous tarot deck ever made.
Highest artistic standard and exceptional quality. Read more
Published on October 11, 2009 by John F. Miller
Beware with the use of Tarot card decks
I did recived mine and was delighted with the scenes of the card and the simple way the book guide of to use it. Read more
Published on June 23, 2009 by E. Rodriguez
Great
This is a great deck. I got it for my friend, who is a beginner, so it was kind of hard for her to read them at first. But she got the hang of it and now we're having a blast. Read more
Published on May 23, 2009 by Lisa L. Pedersen
If you like cats...
then you will love this Tarot set! A fun romp thru Baroque Bohemia with a Cat's view point. Karen and Alex have done a superb (or shal I say supurrb) job with this set. Read more
Published on November 30, 2008 by Mewsicat
Kitty Kat Love
I've been working with these cards for a couple months now and I have to say I've fallen in love with these Cats!!! Read more
Published on November 15, 2007 by intuitone
So Precious
This is my favorite tarot deck. It is just too cute. There are a wide array of cute cats wearing elegant clothing. It is by far one of the nicest decks that I have seen in my time. Read more
Published on July 4, 2007 by Brycen T. Edwards
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The Baroque Bohemian Cats' Tarot follows in a long tradition of images of dressed cats. Read the first page
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baba studio, reversed cards, dressed cats, rescue home, most cats
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Cesky Krumlov, Major Arcana, British Shorthair, Minor Arcana, Museum of Decorative Arts, Prague Castle, Arthur Waite, Prague Cat Rescue Home, Queen of Pentacles, Queen of Swords, Wallenstein Palace, Eight of Cups, Prague's Old Town, Queen of Cups, Queen of Wands, Rider Waite Smith, Knight of Cups, Knight of Swords, The Lovers, Four of Wands, Nine of Swords, Page of Swords, Russian Blue, Six of Swords, Aarland Ussher
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