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The Tarot of Prague set: A Tarot deck and book based on the art and architecture of the "Magic City": A Tarot Based on the Art and Architecture of the Magic City (Boxed Set) [Paperback]

Karen Mahony (Author), Alex Ukolov (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Book Description

Publication Date: 4 July 2003 | Series: Boxed Set
The Tarot of Prague is a lavish and beautifully produced book and tarot deck that uniquely captures the rich imagery of the "Magic City". The whole deck is made from literally thousands of original photographs of Prague and each of the 78 cards is an original and stunning collage image. The accompanying book gives in-depth guidance to using this gorgeous Tarot, with interpretations and explanations of the symbolism of each card, together with a look at the history of the imagery used. It also explains how to use the deck for cartomantic readings, and, in addition to more in-depth information, has concise but accurate "short interpretations" and keywords to help you get started right away.
Whether you are a tarot novice or an expert, The Tarot of Prague will reveal new aspects of using the Tarot to gain insights into your life, and at the same time will enrich your experience of the Magic City itself.

Product details

  • Paperback: 300 pages
  • Publisher: Magic Realist Press; Crds edition (4 July 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0954500709
  • ISBN-13: 978-0954500702
  • Product Dimensions: 35.1 x 17.3 x 4.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,694,871 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"A stunning artistic achievement...a Prague of the reader’s own mind, all filled with myth, with history, and with mag"ic. -- Lee Bursten, Tarot Passages(tarotpassages.com/prague-lb.htm)

Beautifully researched, designed and printed, the Tarot of Prague is one for everyone's collection -- Sandra A. Thomson, Aeclectic Tarot, www.aeclectic.net/tarot/prague/review.html

I can't recommend buying the deck (with the book!) strongly enough. You won't regret it. -- Diane Wilkes at Tarot Passages, www.tarotpassages.com/prague.htm

a Prague of the reader’s own mind, all filled with myth, with history, and with magic. -- Lee Bursten at Tarot Passages, www.tarotpassages.com/prague-lb.htm

From the Author

When we designed The Tarot of Prague the most important thing to us was to achieve a deck that not only looks fantastic, but that also reads well. Because of this we took great care to incorporate symbols that convey the traditional meaning of each card with clarity and, often, with wit.

The deck is intended to be usable "out of the box" by anyone familiar with the Rider Waite Smith system of Tarot, but at the same time it has enough layers of meaning to offer fresh insights to the experienced reader.

Enjoy this deck and book, we hope they will challenge the imagination, but also simply give a great deal of pleasure.

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful tarot-and not just for tarot addicts ! 4 Sep 2003
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
There are lots of Tarot decks about these days, many of them accompanied by books. I have a few of them myself. Generally, I choose them because the artwork appeals to me strongly. Having seen a few examples of the Tarot of Prague cards on various websites, I decided I'd really like this deck.
And I do. The creators, both of whom live in Prague, are deeply immersed in the art and architecture of that beautiful and romantic city..The designs on the cards are derived from paintings,sculptures, house-signs,statues all over the city, reflecting a variety of styles-Renaissance, Art Nouveau, Art Deco.There is something here for everybody. The colours are attractive, quite bright without being garish. But the real surprise of this deck, and the thing that places it above many other excellent decks,is the accompanying book. Again, this has been a labour of love by the deck's creators-it is well-written, and could be an introduction to tarot as well as a pleasure for the more-advanced tarot collector/reader.Unlike many Tarot books, it is not teeming with New Age cliches or psychobabble.It serves a double function:deepening one's knowledge of Tarot and also whetting one's appetite for Prague. You can find out about alchemy here, and the Golem, and the weird and wonderful Rudolf the Second, seventeenth-century ruler of Bohemia and collector extraordinaire of strange and fascinating objects, many of which can still be seen in one of the city's many museums.
Every time I open the book, and every time I open the deck of cards, there's a new pleasure, a discovery, something to reflect upon.Well worth the price, elegantly presented, fully deserving of 5 stars.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Classy, but cold. 7 Sep 2004
By Gary Hilton TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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Anyone who knows anything about Tarot will be aware that this was one of the most talked about decks last year.

Based on the Magic City of Prague, this deck uses a photomosiac style and the images on the cards are taken from various statues, monuments & architecture from around the city. The accompanying book is really excellent and goes into great detail about the source of the material.

The cards are highly detailed and the majority very brightly coloured - almost garish. The paper stock used is quite unusual though - quite thick and not plastic coated like most modern decks or playing cards, however I am a bit worried that this deck will become grubby or marked a lot sooner that other decks? Time will tell.

Tarot cards are often a very personal choice so I always find it difficult to write a review for this kind of product, as a reader needs to handle the cards and get a feel for them. For me however, much as I liked the artwork the cards felt a little (just a little mind) cold. As the inspiration for many are taken from statues, a lot of the cards felt a little impersonal and not.....well.....human? Unusually for me, I actually preferred the minor arcana cards in this deck and the major felt even more distant.

Don't get me wrong, with its beautiful presented cards in a tie style binder (stamped with a limited edition number on the inside cover) and the 300 page book, this really is a beautiful deck and quality oozes out of every pore, and even though it didn't work for me I still rate this deck 4 stars.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the Lot 12 Nov 2004
By D. C. Secor - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
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).
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Superlative Collage Tarot 21 May 2004
By Sarah Ovenall - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
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.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the deck that got me fascinated by Tarot. 20 May 2004
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
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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