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New Releases Tarot FEBRUARY 2019 RELEASE NEW RELEASES PRE-RAPHAELITE TAROT Created by Giuliano Costa, who gave us the Mystical Tarot, the (Code: EX244) Pre-Raphaelite Tarot brings more intriguing beauty to Tarot. Giuliano Costa combines the lushness of Pre-Raphaelite art with compelling sur- TAROT Artwork by Giuliano Costa 78 cards, 65x118 mm. realism and surprising symbolism while remaining true to traditional Instructions. meanings. These images will inspire your mind, enchant your eyes, and Multilingual edition. transform your soul. 978-886527569-6 3 FEBRUARY 2019 VI RELEASE 9 NEW RELEASES VI IX XVII IX XVII RACKHAM TAROT Arthur Rackham was one of the most famous British illustrators of the (Code: EX245) Victorian era and is still loved by many today. Now, we have a deck cre- TAROT ated from his images and celebrating the fairies and fairytales of British Arthur Rackham 78 cards, 65x118 mm. folklore. Follow the wee folk into the forest and shadows in search of Instructions. light and insight. Multilingual edition. 4 978-886527570-2 MAY 2019 RELEASE NEW RELEASES 0 - the fool xi - justice xxi - the world xvii - the star MILLENNIUM THOTH TAROT The Thelema Trilogy includes the Thelema Tarot and the Arcanum Tarot. (Code: EX246) The set concludes with the Millennium Thoth Tarot, an inspiring deck based on the Crowley-Thoth Tarot that blends modernity and fantasy. TAROT Artwork by Renata Lechner 78 cards, 70x120 mm. This deck by Renata Lechner reveals the magic and dreams to be found Instructions. in these images making the deck suitable for both Thoth enthusiasts Multilingual edition. and beginners. 978-886527584-9 5 MAY 2019 RELEASE NEW RELEASES I - THE MAGICIAN VIII - STRENGTH 2 OF CUPS XIX - THE SUN RADIANT WISE SPIRIT TAROT We are excited to present a new edition of one of the most popular (Code: EX247) tarot decks in the world. The Radiant Wise Spirit Tarot shows off the ori- TAROT ginal 1909 line-art by Pamela Coleman Smith to best advantage with vi- Arthur Edward Waite brant, warm colors. Eliminating borders allows you to immerse yourself Artwork by Pamela Colman Smith 78 cards, 70x120 mm. more fully the images and your own intuition and wisdom. Instructions. Multilingual edition. 6 978-886527585-6 JUNE 2019 RELEASE NEW RELEASES BIX TAROT Pierluigi Balducci’s Bix the Rabbit has been charming people for many (Code: EX248) years. Now we are lucky enough to have Bix’s delightful and refreshing insights through Tarot. Based on the traditional RWS meanings, the Bix TAROT Artwork by Pierluigi Balducci 78 cards, 55x100 mm. Tarot is proof that good things come in small packages. Shuffle these Instructions. miniature cards and get your tarot wisdom mixed with humor and sim- Multilingual edition. plicity. 978-886527586-3 7 SEPTEMBER 2019 RELEASE NEW RELEASES 0 - the FOOL I - the MAGICIAN XVIII - the MOON ACE of CUPS TAROT OF THE LITTLE PRINCE Relationships are one of the most vital aspects of human life. Most tarot (Code: EX249) readings are, in fact, about relationships: romantic, familial, platonic, TAROT professional. Who better than the Little Prince, via Tarot, to teach us Rachel Paul about friendship and love? Based on Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s novel, Artwork by Martina Rossi 78 cards, 65x118 mm. these sweet images guide us gently to the answers we seek. Instructions. Multilingual edition. 8 978-886527587-0 SEPTEMBER 2019 RELEASE NEW RELEASES ACE of PENTACLES IX ‑ HERMIT QUEEN of SWORDS 3 of WANDS UNIVERSAL CELTIC TAROT This deck combines the tradition of tarot with ancient Celtic legends (Code: EX250) to create a powerfully magical atmosphere. Based on traditional me- anings, these cards open a world of meaning and wisdom, of intricacy TAROT Floreana Nativo and insight, to bring your readings to a new and deeper level. Let your Artwork by Cristina Scagliotti 78 cards, 65x118 mm. eyes and your mind travel through this mystical world. Instructions. Multilingual edition. 978-886527588-7 9 SEPTEMBER 2019 RELEASE NEW RELEASES TAROT Z Each tarot deck shares a unique take on the wisdom of the arcana. (Code: EX251) Monsters are said to represent different aspects of ourselves and so- TAROT ciety. We’ve learned from vampires, dragons, ghosts, and more. With Artwork by Alejandro Colucci 78 cards, 70x120 mm. Tarot Z we have the opportunity to learn from zombies. Illustrated by Instructions. the famous artist Alejandro Colucci, these images are primal and po- Multilingual edition. werful. 10 978-886527589-4 SEPTEMBER 2019 RELEASE NEW RELEASES TAROT Z - SPECIAL LIMITED AND Zombies, like other monstrous creatures, show us parts of ourselves. NUMBERED EDITION Tarot Z is a primal and powerful deck, for those brave enough to ex- (Code: EX252) plore its secrets. This limited edition is numbered and includes special TAROT packaging. Artwork by Alejandro Colucci 78 cards, 70x120 mm. Instructions. Multilingual edition. 978-886527590-0 11 SEPTEMBER 2019 III RELEASE IX NEW RELEASES III IX 7 XIX XIX GOLDEN ART NOUVEAU TAROT Giulia F. Massaglia brought us the beloved Mucha Tarot. Now we can (Code: EX253) enjoy her version of the traditional Rider Waite Smith images in an en- TAROT chanting art nouveau style. The beauty of the cards is enhanced with Artwork by Giulia Massaglia The Gol- 78 cards, 66x120 mm. gold foil, adding a sense of magic to these astonishing images. den Art Nouveau Tarot Instructions. will inspire your intuitions and your readings. Multilingual edition. 12 978-886527591-7 NOVEMBER 2019 RELEASE NEW RELEASES FOOL MAGICIAN MAGICIAN HIGH PRIESTESS 0 - The FOOL V - The MAGICIAN 6 of CUPS CUPS of 7 HIEROPHANT LOVERS 6 of CUPS V - The HIEROPHANT IN BETWEEN TAROT The best-selling Before Tarot and After Tarot explore what happens just (Code: EX254) before and after each arcana, to deepen our understanding of indivi- dual cards. With art by Franco Rivolli, the In Between Tarot focuses on TAROT Artwork by Janine Worthington and relationships between cards, which some say is where the magic really Franco Rivolli 78 cards, 65x118 mm. happens in a reading. Instructions. Multilingual edition. 978-886527592-4 13 MAY 2019 RELEASE NEW RELEASES PAGAN TAROT KIT The Pagan Tarot has become a modern classic. Setting aside traditio- (Code: KIT39) nal Christian imagery, the Pagan Tarot presents the arcana through the SET EDITION eyes of the pagan worldview. We are happy to offer this new edition with Gina M. Pace a brand new graphic and borderless cards. Artwork by L. Raimondo and C. Spadoni 78 cards, 66x120 mm. 160 pages, full color book. English edition. 14 978-886527595-5 NOVEMBER 2019 RELEASE NEW RELEASES IN BETWEEN TAROT KIT The best-selling Before Tarot and After Tarot explore what happens just (Code: KIT40) before and after each arcana. The In Between Tarot focuses on rela- tionships between cards. With art by Franco Rivolli and a book by Tarot SET EDITION Artwork by Janine Worthington and expert Janine Worthington, the In Between Tarot takes understanding the Franco Rivolli 78 cards, 66x120 mm. cards to a new and important level. 160 pages, full color book. English edition. 978-886527596-2 15 MAY 2019 RELEASE NEW RELEASES SOLO BUSCA TAROT One of the oldest tarot decks ever created, this edition of the Sola Busca MUSEUM QUALITY LINE (Code: SP08) Tarot is licensed by Pinacoteca di Brera and features the highest quality TAROT images available. The English companion book describes the history Licensed by Pinacoteca di Brera 78 cards, 77x144 mm. of this deck and provides instructions for reading with it. Learn more Rider Waite Smith Tarot. Instructions. 128 pages, full color book. about the deck that influenced today’s English edition. 16 978-886527613-6 MAY 2019 RELEASE NEW RELEASES MARSEILLE TAROT What is better than a Marseille Tarot deck? Our Professional edition PROFESSIONAL EDITION (Code: SP09) presents the distinctive Marseille illustrations on larger cards, making it easier to see and appreciate details. The sturdy cards hold up to the TAROT Anna Maria Morsucci demands of professional use, whether teaching or doing readings. This Artwork by Mattia Ottolini 78 cards, 100x182 mm. Hardbox. useful deck comes in a beautiful box, making transporting it easy and Instructions. Multilingual edition. safe. 978-886527614-3 17 SEPTEMBER 2019 RELEASE NEW RELEASES TAROT - BLACK AND GOLD EDITION An unique work that seems to create Tarot anew. It can be described by (Code: SP10) only two words: Black and Gold. Just two colors, but they will take your TAROT breath away by sheer elegance and richness of the cards and of the Arthur Edward Waite packaging. Traditional tarot has never been so luminous. Artwork by Pamela Colman Smith 78 cards, 70x120 mm. Instructions. Multilingual edition. 18 978-886527615-0 JULY 2019 RELEASE NEW RELEASES TAROT DE MARSEILLE The fifth in our Anima Antiqua series (Ancient Soul), LIMITED EDITION (Code: AA05) this deck features wonderful cardstock and packa- ging. The deck is a philological reproduction of Ni- Tarot de Nicolas Conver, Marseille 1760 Tarot of Marseille 78 cards, 62x120 mm. colas Conver’s 1760 celebrated . Numbered edition, limited to 2999 copies. Don’t hesitate because this is a limited edition and Instructions. Multilingual edition. each deck is numbered. A must have for Marseille 978-886527575-7 lovers and tarot collectors OCTOBER 2019 RELEASE WIENER SECESSION TAROT The sixth in our Anima Antiqua series (Ancient Soul), LIMITED EDITION (Code: AA06) this deck features wonderful cardstock and packa- ging. This deck is a faithful reproduction of the 1906 TAROT Wiener Secession Tarot, Ditha Moser 1906 Wiener Secession Tarot 54 cards, 56x116 mm. by Ditha Moser. The Wiener Numbered edition, limited to 2999 copies. Secession was a late 19th-century Austrian art move- Instructions. Multilingual edition. ment, with Gustav Klimt as one of the founding mem- 978-886527576-4 bers.
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