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Summary: Superlative Collage Tarot
Review: 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.
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Summary: Brilliant
Review: After reading the reviews on Amazon, I was very much looking forward to having this deck in my hands, and finally perusing these cards. I have heard much about this deck, and I thought that I would give it a try. Unfortunately, it was not what I expected.
I am not best pleased with the card stock. As I shuffled the cards, I was coated in little pieces of broken white-card... flaking from the bottoms of the cards. I was also very dissappointed with the dry-looking imagery. Prague is a beautiful city, and having lived in it for numerous years, I felt that the deck did not do it any justice (pardon the tarot pun!) at all.
My advice to anyone considering purchasing this deck? Don't. Ofcourse, it is all a matter of personal taste. [...] I for one wish I had spent my money on something else.
Best Wishes,
Cassandra
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Summary: Best of the Lot
Review: 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).
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Summary: very cool!
Review: I never was into Tarot but got this as a gift after I visited Prague. My family sat around giving each other readings on Christmas day. The cards are very high quality, the printing is excellent and the instructions are clear and easy to follow if you are 'doing' Tarot for the first time. Splurge for the set so you get the book as well.
Highly recommend - makes a great gift!
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Summary: An Outstanding Tarot Deck!
Review: If you're looking for a deck for straight divination, sure. Go straight to your standard overrated Rider-Waite deck. If you're looking for an art deck that will give you a fresh perspective on the traditional meanings, a deck that was voted number one in 2003 in the Tarot community, then this is the deck for you. But this deck is not just a gorgeous art deck, focusing on mystical art from historical Prague, "The Magic City." This deck is very functional as well. I get magnificent readings with it, and I appreciate the depth of meaning the images give. The large companion book is invaluable in giving us a history of the pieces used in the cards, which in turn helps us to understand where the artists were coming from in their choice of art pieces. It's a shame that the negative reviews posted here are so cutting and insulting. Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but to berate a deck so vehemently without honoring the fact that everyone has different tastes, especially in regards to tarot decks, lead me to post a short review in defense of this beautiful and valuable deck. This deck would not have sold almost all 3500 copies in just a little over a year if there was not wide appeal. And because this deck is not published by large publishing houses makes this fact even more amazing. Decide for yourself by viewing the cards on their website: www.tarotofprague.com
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Summary: Delightful deck
Review: My first encounter with tarot, back in high school, was limited to the few decks then on the market. But here we are 15 years later and there are hundreds of new decks. I have only been working with tarot for about a year now, but I take great delight in the beauty of the artwork of some of these modern creations. As an artist myself, I pour over the images, to explore composition and line, color and harmony. There are decks I love just for the art, but the prizes of my collection are those which are sumptuous and also wise. Tarot of Prague is one of these. Delicious, inspiring, satisfying.
Whenever I read the cards at a coffee shop, if I am using the Tarot of Prague, someone comes over and says, "May I see?" I ask them to think of a question and draw a card. Rather than interpreting the card for them, I let the Prague do the talking. And every time, my coffee shop acquaintences find that the card has told them something they needed to know. Wise deck indeed.
Do I love it for the art or for the wisdom? Can't have one without the other.
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Summary: EXCELLENT deck and book.
Review: Of the five tarot decks I own, the Tarot of Prague set is by far my favorite. As the title suggests, each card is a collage of images taken from the city of Prague. The meaning of each card is clearly conveyed through the photographs, and the distinct coloring of each card is simply breathtaking. Also, because it is a standard 78 card deck that follows the Rider Waite numbering system, this deck is ideal for beginners and advanced tarot readers alike. The matte finish on the cards (unlike most other tarot decks, which have a glossy finish) and their manageable size (they're slightly larger than the Rider Waite cards) makes this deck incredibly easy to shuffle and use. The only fault I can find with the deck is the packaging -- the cards come in a cardboard holder which resembles the binding of a book. The deck is held in place with two sets of golden ribbons, but, because there is nothing holding the deck in place on the top and bottom, it is very easy for the cards to slide out. Regardless, the packaging is beautiful, and there is a helpful quickguide attached to the binding which is quite useful if you're new to tarot reading and don't feel like lugging the book around. As for the book, it is clear, concise, and well-written. The authors include historical information about Prague and occasionally include photographs of the original images that were modified for the deck. Although only two spreads are offered (the classic Celtic Cross spread and their own Prague "Threshold" spread), the short guide to tarot readings is informative and helpful. All in all, it is a perfect book to complement a perfect deck. As for the price, my jaw nearly dropped when I saw how cheap Amazon is offering this set for. I paid about twice that amount, and, if I had to, I'd probably pay over $100 for this set. It is surely worth every penny.
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Summary: Tarot of Prague is Fantastic!! Amazing!!
Review: The Tarot of Prague is a fantastic deck! As a professional tarot reader in NYC, I cannot recommend it too highly! The deck is good sized, easy to shuffle, and is uses the amazing art and imagery of Prague (Czech Republic). Based on the R-W symbology, it is easy to learn but comes with an excellent book that discusses the meanings of each card and locates the particular art on the card in Prague itself.
The artwork chosen spans th elong history of Prague, from the 1300s to the early 20th century. If a particular style does not speak to a questioner's aesthetic sense, there will be sure to be other cards int eh spread that will. Some of the images used are so appropriate (such as *Temperance* and *Judgement* as well as *The Devil*) that it is hard to imagine they were ever desinged or intended to be anything other than tarot cards!
Because of the long associations of Prague with both tarot and kabbalah, using this deck allows me the opportunity to discuss these connections - as well as spirituality in general - with each questioner during the reading. The beautiful art also sparks questions from the questioners, providing opportunities for fuller conversations relating the particular card(s) to the questioner's situation.
Traditional Bohemian spreads are given in the book and having visited Prague several times, using these spreads and this deck allows me to maintain my connection to this most "magic of cities!"
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Summary: Brilliant
Review: There are a maximum of 1,000 words one can write on an Amazon review. But one is enough here: Brilliant.
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Summary: One of My All-Time Favorites
Review: This deck is so beautiful and gives such great readings that I ordered a backup copy. I have read tarot cards for nearly 20 years and have nothing but positive things to say about the artwork, design and production of the Tarot of Prague and the deep, accurate readings it yields. And I learned a great deal from the book, which I found extremely well written and informative. I am a collector with over 500 decks in my possession, and the Tarot of Prague is among my all-time favorites.
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