- Hardcover: 239 pages
- Publisher: Paragon House Publishers (Nov 1992)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1557783128
- ISBN-13: 978-1557783127
- Product Dimensions: 24.9 x 18.3 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 970,534 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Here, in one accessible volume, is a complete guide to Tarot cards: their origin, meaning, and mystical powers. After defining the structure and symbolism of the 78-card deck, both major and minor arcana, Giles captures the full scope and romance of the Tarot and helps each reader shape a personal relationship with the cards. 40 illustrations.
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If you want to learn how to read the Tarot, this book isn't going to help you much. But if you want an introduction into the history and theory of the Tarot, this may be the book you want. Giles' history is refreshingly skeptical, compared to most Tarot introductions I've seen; the discussions of the development of the Tarot ties it in to broader esoteric traditions. I have to confess that I was unconvinced by her attempt to link Tarot to quantum physics. One of the big pluses of the book is a lengthy annotated bibliography of books on the Tarot, which gives you enough information to make an educated guess as to which books would give you what you need. (There's are also several reading lists scattered throughout the book on various fascinating subjects.) There's also a bibliography of decks, which is helpful but could be more detailed. This book is more an introduction to learning about the Tarot than a book about the Tarot itself; if you want to read only one book, this may not be it. (I'd recommend "Tarot as a Way of Life," by Karen Hamaker-Zondag.) But if you are thinking about reading several books on the subject, this would be a great place to start.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I love this book, I picked it up some time ago, and found it an excellant introduction to much about the Tarot. Its history, its non-history and alternatives to the traditional "fortune telling" aspects of the cards. I recommend this book to all my beginners and pros alike.
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You're told this is a "reprint", but no-one seems to have mentioned that it has been re-titled. This is Tarot the Complete Guide" with a new (and rather attractive!) cover.
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