Status
Available
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Collection
Publication
U.S. Games Systems (1985), Cards
Description
IN 1909, ARTIST PAMELA COLMAN SMITH, under the direction of Arthur Edward Waite, created an innovative 78-card tarot deck that would come to be recognized as revolutionary. With descriptive pictures on the 56 minor Arcana cards, the Rider-Waite deck digressed from the tradition of tarot decks used for centuries and set the standard for nearly every tarot deck published.
User reviews
LibraryThing member rampaginglibrarian
This is considered the "classic" tarot deck and many people use it for its simple imagery and bold coloring. It isn't one of my favorites--but it is a good beginner deck as many guides use it; the images are quite traditional and conform to the tarot iconology; and the miniature size is a little
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easier to handle than the larger cards. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1909
Physical description
2 x 1.25 inches
ISBN
0913866598 / 9780913866597