The History of Tarot Art by H Adams and E Archer

The History of Tarot Art by Holly Adams and Esther Joy Archer

Demystifying the Art & Arcana, Deck by Deck

Guided by Holly Adams Easley and Esther Joy Archer, hosts of the popular Wildly Tarot Podcast, this deluxe collector’s book provides a fresh look at the influence of tarot from its beginnings to today. The elegant slipcase, 24 removable Sola-Busca tarot cards, and illustrated fold out timeline with important dates in tarot development make this package a must-have for any tarot fan.

The History of Tarot Art shows how tarot morphed from a fifteenth century card game to a popular modern activity. Learn more about the stories behind the art of tarot’s most influential decks, like Rider-Waite-Smith and Aleister Crowley’s Thoth Tarot, as well as the female artists whose work was often overshadowed in their time.

The History of Tarot Art also takes a close look at the Visconti, Sola-Busca, Tarot de Marseille, Aquarian, Morgan-Greer, Motherpeace, Cosmic, Druidcraft, Wild Unknown, and Deviant Moon decks, alongside dozens of contemporary decks. The book also provides tips for doing your own tarot readings and a cheat sheet on the meanings of the Rider-Waite-Smith, Thoth, and trot de Marseille cards.

Both longtime tarot practitioners and newcomers to the practice are sure to find fascinating new insights in this retrospective.