The Encyclopedia of Tarot, vol. 4

Bookwatch, The, Sept, 2005

The Encyclopedia Of Tarot, Volume IV

Stuart R. Kaplan & Jean Huets

US Games Systems, Inc.

179 Ludlow Street, Stamford, CT 06902

157281506X $45.00 usgamesinc.com

The Encyclopedia Of Tarot, Volume IV is an extensive visual and descriptive tour of over 800 mass-market tarot decks, limited editions, antique and tarock decks, previously unpublished tarot artwork, and 100 published Japanese tarot decks including some based on anime and manga. Black-and-white photographs of deck cards and extensive detailed history and discussion of the artists, themes, and esoteric traditions of tarot. Volume IV is complete within and of itself, and does not hold any duplicated material with Volumes I, II, and III. An excellent reference for anyone interested in learning more about all aspects of tarot, or searching for images of the ideal tarot deck for one's tastes.

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