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The Tarot of Prague Kit: A Tarot Deck and Book Based on the Art and Architecture of the "Magic City" (Paperback)

~ (Author), Alex Ukolov (Author) "Magic Prague, city of Art Nouveau and Deco, the Baroque and the Enlightenment..." (more)
Key Phrases: early tarot, sgraffito decoration, wish card, Old Town, Minor Arcana, Major Arcana (more...)
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Beautifully researched, designed and printed, the Tarot of Prague is one for everyone's collection. -- Solandia, Aeclectic Tarot

I can't recommend buying the deck (with the book!) strongly enough. You won't regret it. -- Diane Wilkes, Tarot Passages

a Prague of the reader’s own mind, all filled with myth, with history, and with magic. -- Lee Bursten, Tarot Passages

my favorite tarot deck, and it isn't simply for reason of emotion, intuition, or the more literal ... but for all. -- Nellie Levine, Tarot Insights


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Lavish, beautifully-produced book and tarot deck evoking the rich imagery of the Magic City. Composed from thousands of original photographs of the art and architecture of Prague, each gorgeous image on the 78 cards is a stunning, original collage. For both tarot novices and experts, the accompanying 300-page book gives in-depth guidance to using this gorgeous Tarot, with * interpretations and explanations of each card's symbols * links with traditional Tarot symbols * how to use the deck for cartomantic readings * how to make short, interpretive Tarot readings * keywords to help readings emerge quickly Note: Deck is also available separately, packaged with informative booklet.
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 285 pages
  • Publisher: The Magic Realist Press (April 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0954500709
  • ISBN-13: 978-0954500702
  • Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 6.8 x 1.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #698,297 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Magic Prague, city of Art Nouveau and Deco, the Baroque and the Enlightenment. Read the first page
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early tarot, sgraffito decoration, wish card, court cards, card shows
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Old Town, Minor Arcana, Major Arcana, Charles Bridge, Court Cards, Art Nouveau, Rabbi Loew, Golden Lane, Nerudova Street, The Lovers, Hanged Man, Rider Waite Smith, King of Swords, Strahov Library, Ten of Swords, Arthur Waite, Astronomical Clock, House of the Minute, Malá Strana, Royal Route, Ace of Cups, Five of Cups, Knight of Swords, Celtic Cross, Four of Cups
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the Lot, November 11, 2004
As a tarot professional with well over a hundred decks in my collection, I can honestly say that this is the best deck I own. The care and craft that went into this beauty is evident in every card. You can see the love the developers have not only for Tarot, but for the city of Prague. I am not often a fan of "collage" decks, but this one is done brilliantly, often incorporating many styles of art and architecture.

I am particularly fond of The Moon, which is the card I tend to immediately gravitate toward upon my new deck purchase. The mood from this card captivated me from the start, so much so that my girlfriend ordered a print of it for me.

The accompanying book is a treasure as well. Owning many books on the tarot, I found that Ms. Mahony captured the true essence of tarot. This book could stand alone and be used by tarot lovers, novice or experienced.

I noticed two negative reviews complaining about the same problem with the cardstock flaking. I own two decks and my girlfriend had two of her own when I met her. This has not happened on any of them.

This is a perfect deck IMO - the only two Rider-Waite decks which come close are the Golden and the Baroque Bohemian Cat (also published by the same authors).
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the deck that got me fascinated by Tarot., May 20, 2004
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It was only when I first saw this deck on their website (www.tarotofprague.com), that I felt intrigued and fascinated by tarot cards.

The detailing and attention to minutiae is spectacular. Also, I found it refreshing and innovative. The images seem to portray the meanings very profoundly.

I realize that the selection of tarot decks is very personal, and may vary from person to person. But on the whole, this is a rather artistic deck and will have mass appeal.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superlative Collage Tarot, May 20, 2004
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A lot of collage Tarot decks look jumbled together, with little concern for composition or visual harmony. Not so the Tarot of Prague. This lovely collage Tarot was clearly created by artists with a high degree of skill. The use of imagery from Prague is clever, but understated: this is no limited-use "theme deck."

Not only is Tarot of Prague beautiful, but also meaningful. The book provides helpful, detailed analysis of the author's perspective on the cards. I highly recommend this deck to anyone interested in collage Tarot, in Prague, or in Tarot as an art form.

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