Created by alex ukolov, karen mahony tarot deck 78 cards magic realist press 2006 name. Includes blog, information about illustrated books offered, newsletter, online store, and links to the individual deck sites, which offer images of all cards. Created by alex ukolov, karen mahony tarot deck 78 cards magic realist press 2006. More editions of the baroque bohemian cats tarot deck. Grandville was a huge influence on artists such as tenniel, the first illustrator of alice in wonderland. As usual, the cards are accompanied by a beautifully bound, indepth book which explains the picture and meaning of each card in detail. The life and times of jj grandville card descriptions and interpretations keywords and phrases to get you started quickly stories and word portraits for each card how to use the tarot including original spreads number symbolism and the tarot.
Fantastic menagerie tarot second edition baba store eu. A professional tarot reader for more than 20 years, brigit founded biddy tarot in 1999, where each year more than 4. The fantastic menagerie tarot features images from 19th century french illustrator, j. Xvii the star from the fantastic menagerie tarot, which has original artwork based on drawings by french artist, j. Based on the riderwaite deck, the fantastic menagerie is very easy to understand for the beginner, and offers new insight and perspective for the experienced reader. The title of this book is the fantastic menagerie tarot deck and it was written by karen mahony, alex ukolov, sophie nussle. Everything is made in europe as we dont send any files to countries that have a record of counterfeiting. Fantastic menagerie tarot second edition baba store. Sep 11, 2017 ive been having quite a big clean out of my tarot and oracle deck collection, but there are a handful of decks that, despite being unused or underused, i just dont feel ready to let go.
I never used the discordian deck before, so im curious to explore it. Buy the fantastic menagerie tarot gmc tcr cr by mahony, karen, ukolov, alex isbn. Ive been having quite a big clean out of my tarot and oracle deck collection, but there are a handful of decks that, despite being unused or underused, i just dont feel ready to let go. Two cats, attired in eveningwear, dance on a rooftop below a full moon. Fantastic menagerie tarot by alex ukolov tarotacademy. After many many requests, and as we feel that our ability to add coldstamping now brings a whole new visual level to the cards, we are making a splendid second edition.
Oct 17, 2011 the fantastic menagerie tarot features images from 19th century french illustrator, j. Fantastic menagerie tarot 1st edition from baba studios. Based on the incredible animal illustrations of jj grandville by sophie nussle february 25, 2015 paperback sophie nussle on. Grandville, as given to us by designers karen mahony and alex ukolov and the accompanying 240page book by author sophie nussie. His pictures are cynical, funny, bitter and sweet and make for a deck that manages to be both timeless and true. Based on the animal illustrations of jj grandville 9780954500788 by karen mahony. Facebook that baba studio is currently thinking about reworking and reprinting this deck in the near future. Lively, humorous and utterly engaging, the fantastic menagerie tarot is based on the illustrations of 19th century french illustrator, j. Please use the code fantastic20off for 20% discount on a fantastic menagerie drawstring bag when you preorder a. We expect the companion book will be availabe to ship in september 2020 when the limited edition and. The fantastic menagerie tarot standard deck, second edition with coldstamping.
Please use the code fantastic20off for 20% discount on a fantastic menagerie drawstring bag when you preorder a fantastic menagerie tarot deck limited edition or standard. The fullyillustrated, fullcolor 78card deck features a magical. Rewritten by karen mahony, and retaining the original stories by sophie nussle, the book also explains the background to grandvilles work. Isbn 9780954500733 9780954500733 magic realist press, 2004.
Grandville take on new life in this glorious and uniquely beautiful tarot. The fantastic menagerie tarot museum of witchcraft and magic. We base our images on our collection of orginal, antique books illustrated by grandville, so the sharpness and quality of the images is very high. The next deck on my wishlist is the venetian tarot. His pictures are cynical, funny, bitter and sweet and make for a deck. I just cant justify that cost no matter how beautiful it is. Based on the incredible animal illustrations of jj grandville by sophie nussle, karen mahony designer, alex ukolov designer edition. Granville combine with victorian charm in this animalthemed deck. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The fantastic menagerie tarot was originally published by us in 2006, but has been out of print for many years. Sophie nussle and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Grandville, the images reflect those of the traditional waitesmith deck but with their own twist. Riderwaitesmith strength is 8 justice is 11 card language. Such is the world of the fantastic menagerie tarot kit.
And the companion book will be excellent now that the rewrite is done. Its not a done deal yet but they say that its looking like it will happen. This is a preorder for the large format, limited edition version of the fantastic menagerie tarot. The companion book for the fantastic menagerie tarot has been written by swiss tarotist and new tarot author, sophie nussle. The fantastic menagerie tarot fabulous collages based on jj grandvilles illustrations lively, humorous and utterly engaging, the fantastic menagerie tarot is based on the illustrations of ce.
Inside the book, it begins with a short, factual history of tarot, and follows with 10 pages on the life and works of grandville, from young artist to revolutionary to political caricaturist, and beyond to how his influence remained after his death. The muchloved animal fantasy illustrations of victorian artist j. The new edition of the fantastic menagerie tarot the first reprint since 2006. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The fantastic menagerie tarot deck created by karen mahony and alex ukolov with tarot card sample images and information. The fantastic menagerie tarot large format, limited. Baba studio contemplates reprinting the fantastic menagerie tarot. Based on the incredible animal illustrations of jj grandville by sophie nusslefebruary 25, 2015 paperback sophie nussle on. First published in paris in 1847, the book was translated into english as the flowers personified and was illustrated by handcoloured plates of woman as flowers. Tarot collection fantastic menagerie in 2006 magic. Based on the animal illustrations of jj grandville cards february 25, 2015 by.
The fantastic menagerie tarot tarot readings with psychic sarah. Publishes a number of decks by alex ukolov and karen mahony, including the baroque bohemian cats, bohemian gothic, victorian romantic, and fairytale tarots as well as the tarot of prague. Fantastic menagerie tarot 1st edition from baba studios walk through i wanted to provide a walkthrough of the fantastic menagerie tarot deck from baba studios in anticipation of the release this. The website for the deck tells me that he was known as the father of surrealism, which makes me think the two decks might be an interesting combination. The fantastic menagerie companion book is a comprehensive guide to the deck, including keywords and full card meanings. Excellent tarot tips for readers and professionals. Fantastic menagerie tarot 1st edition from baba studios walk. Inside the book, it begins with a short, factual history of tarot, and follows with 10 pages on the life and works of grandville, from young artist to revolutionary to political caricaturist, and beyond to how his. It is the test prints of the fantastic menagerie tarot cold stamping. The fantastic menagerie tarot kit with companion book by sophie nussle that includes. The fantastic menagerie tarot was based on one of jj grandvilles social satire, while this oracle deck is based upon another of grandvilles works, les fleurs animees. There is a darker gray ornate sixsided frame, and around that, extending to the edge of the card, solid dull red.
It seems so sumptious and luxurious, and gorgeous and mysterious. Fantastic menagerie tarot by karen mahony and alex ukolov. The witty, detailed cards are based on the riderwaite pattern and feature fantastical anthropomorphized animals. Buy the fantastic menagerie tarot papcrds by mahony, karen, ukolov, alex isbn. Mar 05, 2020 fantastic menagerie tarot 1st edition from baba studios walk through i wanted to provide a walkthrough of the fantastic menagerie tarot deck from baba studios in anticipation of the release this.
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