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Secrets of the Waite-Smith Tarot

The True Story of the World's Most Popular Tarot

Tali Goodwin author Marcus Katz author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Llewellyn Publications,U.S.

Published:19th May '15

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Combining never-before-seen material, an exploration of A. E. Waite and Pamela Colman Smith's personal lives, and practical guidance to interpreting the cards, this ground-breaking book introduces you to a new understanding of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot. Secrets of the Waite-Smith Tarot presents the fascinating origins of one of the world's most widely used tarot systems. Unlock the symbols and intentions of the cards with Waite's unpublished writings. Explore comparisons between the Court cards and the stage characters that influenced Smith's art. With this thoroughly researched guide, you'll discover Waite and Smith's true wisdom while developing your tarot skills like never before.

"Astonishing revelations of Pixie Smith's contributions to the Tarot! Masterful, and not to be missed."—Mary K. Greer, author of The Complete Book of Tarot Reversals

"This book is perfect for learning how the world's most popular tarot deck was created and its many secrets! Authors Marcus Katz and Tali Goodwin will take you from tarot beginner to expert."—Cosmopolitan

ISBN: 9780738741192

Dimensions: 232mm x 190mm x 28mm

Weight: 953g

480 pages