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Pick a card...

blahblahblah — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:31:13 -0800

Playing cards and tarot cards. An amazing resource about cards with hundreds of scanned decks, and an illustrated timeline of cards through the ages. Cards started in China, but the link to the West was the gorgeous decks of the Marmeluks [Coral cache],which used 52 cards (though the suites were polo sticks, coins, swords, and cups), from there, they spread to Europe and evolved into the tarot and playing cards. Through their history, cards remained art there are many beautiful decks in the past, and 20th century artists like Dali and Hockney created their own decks [coral cache].

By: misteraitch

misteraitch — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 01:25:04 -0800

It8217;s a little hard to get around, & some of the text seems hastily-translated; but even so, a fantastic resource indeed: thanks blahblahblah. I was particularly interested to read their theories about the 'Mantegna Tarocchi.'

By: Zack_Replica

Zack_Replica — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 01:33:49 -0800

Great post. It's interesting being able to compare card art that spans a few hundred years and still has similar poses.

By: efalk

efalk — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 01:49:09 -0800

Somewhat related, but is there somewhere to buy really well 'crafted' and artistic decks? The last link isn't loading right for me, but i really enjoyed the post.

By: CCBC

CCBC — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 02:19:33 -0800

Good post. Some years ago I participated in a Funny Animals tarot deck and have known of several artists that have done one of a kind decks for patrons. If you are interested in buying an unusual tarot deck, check this site. Also, for general reference, there is the United States Playing Card history of cards (ignore the website, it has deteriorated).

By: CCBC

CCBC — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 02:29:37 -0800

Here's another tarot source.

By: the cuban

the cuban — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 03:12:43 -0800

great stuff

By: bashos_frog

bashos_frog — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 04:41:36 -0800

I've just recently begun collecting playing cards, so i looked forward to this, but that interface makes it near impossible to do anything. My latest acquisition.

By: slimepuppy

slimepuppy — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 06:21:00 -0800

I wonder if I can just set up some kind of script that would automatically favorites blahblahblah's FPPs. Consistently excellent stuff. Kudos!

By: SteveInMaine

SteveInMaine — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 06:57:39 -0800

Great post, thanks! Last night I stayed up late playing poker with Tarot cards. I got a full house and four people died. - Steven Wright

By: hortense

hortense — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:17:48 -0800

Bush regime deck

By: hermitosis

hermitosis — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:47:53 -0800

I can't remember whether I originally came upon the Victoria Regina tarot here on Metafilter, but it's totally out of print now and though I'm mad for it, I can't find a set anywhere.

By: owhydididoit

owhydididoit — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:48:53 -0800

thanks!

By: tabbycat

tabbycat — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 16:21:35 -0800

Here's another great source of tarot decks, especially if you're in Europe or the UK. They do have the Victoria Regina, hermitosis, which is a wonderful deck. I also found several copies available on AmazonUK Marketplace. Aeclectic Tarot is a friendly and informative community - I'm tabbycat there too!

By: geckoinpdx

geckoinpdx — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 17:53:55 -0800

AT has my current favourite, the Halloween Tarot. Very cool. Great, just what I needed, another tangent. heh. It's nice to know that the Silicon Valley Tarot is still around, too.