Tarot De Paris - Hardcover

Thomas, J. Phillip

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312304226 ISBN 13: 9780312304225

Publisher: St Martins Pr, 2002

Synopsis

The extraordinary power and intensity of Tarot de Paris reflects the energy and inspiration of its creator, J. Philip Thomas, over a period of 20 years. The result is a deck of 78 breathtaking images incorporating a dazzling array of classic and contemporary art and architecture from what is arguably the world's most beautiful city. The 22 Major Arcana cards portray the stages of the Fool's journey, and the four suits of the Minor Arcana are expressed as their elements of Fire, Air, Water and Matter. With a fully illustrated book detailing each card and offer a number of new readings devised just for this set, along with a stunning silk cloth for laying out the cards, Tarot de Paris is a revelatory experience.

About this title

Synopsis:

J. Philip Thomas first visited Paris in 1981, and after a paranormal experience that literally changed his life he embarked on a journey of self-discovery to create Tarot de Paris. This is no ordinary tarot. The extraordinary power and intensity of Tarot de Paris reflects the energy and inspiration of its creator over a period of 20 years. The deck of 78 breathtaking images incorporates a dazzling array of classic and contemporary art and architecture from the world's most beautiful city. The deck is traditional yet unconventional, with some surprises to delight the tarot aficionado. The fully illustrated book details each card and offers a number of new readings. The stunning silk cloth, featuring the Rose Window from Notre Dame Cathedral, can be used to wrap the cards.

About the Author:

J. Philip Thomas is an artist whose works have been exhibited internationally and is a life-long student of the Tarot and the occult. He lives in Maui, Hawaii.

About this edition

• Publisher: St Martins Pr
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0312304226
• ISBN 13: 9780312304225
• Binding: Hardcover