The Chinese Tarot Deck (Cards)

~ Jui Guoliang (Author), Stuart R. Kaplan (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

This deck captures the charm and mystery of ancient China.

Product Details

• Cards: 78 pages
• Publisher: U.S. Games Systems (June 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880793732
• ISBN-13: 978-0880793735
• Product Dimensions: 4.6 x 2.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #325,851 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A museum piece, yes, but a reading tool it is not., July 9, 2002

By	JPH "jph_835" (Fremantle) - See all my reviews

This is probably the most beautiful tarot in my collection. Jiu's expert implementation of flowing vibrant colors, fine lines and subtle shading resulted in 78 breathtaking mini-paintings. His women are exquisitely fine-boned and willowy, the men debonair and gallant, and the sceneries ---- absolutely evocative. If you gaze at these beautifully scenic cards long enough, you'll want to leap into them and be part of the action!

The down-side is that 75% of these 78 cards do not conform with their traditional Tarot assignations. The worst culprits are the pips - total chaos... It seemed Stuart Kaplan forgot to give Jiu basic lessons on Tarot symbology (or a reference Rider-Waite deck) when he commissioned him. However, the alluring nature of the artwork is such that it has you thinking that you underpaid when you bought this "tarot" deck!

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loads of Info, September 21, 2000

By A Customer

You will learn Chinese history will these cards too. It explains what each card is. Who the person on each card is, what is important with the person ect. The artwork is outstanding... if you like the Asian style... you'll love these cards.

25 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Deck of Pure Beauty, November 6, 1998

By A Customer

I collect Tarot cards as art, and this is the most lyrically beautiful deck I have ever seen. Guoliang's renditions of Tarot symbolism in Chinese traditional style literally brought tears to my eyes. I have them framed and on my library wall. I would recommend this deck as a visual feast if nothing more.