An informative retrospective tracing the history of transformational cards, and their delightful artwork that cleverly incorporates the suit marks into the drawings. Includes eight color plates.
Transformation cards, or decks of playing cards in which conventional suit signs were transformed into fanciful designs, originated in 18th century Europe. The Key to the Kingdom recreates this clever conceit with awe-inspiring flair and inventiveness. Our extraordinary book-plus, first published in 1992 (more than 70,000 copies sold) comprises a deck of richly illustrated transformation cards designed by award-winning artist and illustrator Tony Meeuwissen, plus an accompanying book of corresponding verses. Now the deluxe edition features an even more stunning package with new slipcase and book cover design. Both the book and the fabulously illustrated deck of cards draw on traditional nursery rhymes and riddles for inspiration. Meuwissen's luminous artwork is rich in visual and literary puns which tease the brain and delight the eye. This is truly a one-of-a-kind masterwork from a brilliant artist with an incredible imagination.
Jasmin Lee Cori is a licensed psychotherapist who uses a transpersonal approach. She has taught psychology and personal growth classes in colleges and professional programs and now writes full-time. Jasmin is the author of several books, including The Tao of Contemplation, and lives in Boulder, Colorado.
"Talented artist Patrick Valenza presents evocative tarot images inspired by his childhood dreams and visions. This richly illustrated book takes you behind the moonlit scenes of Deviant Moon to glimpse the creative inspiration and artistic process that gave rise to this extraordinary tarot deck. In his companion book Patrick also shares his unique tarot interpretations that will take your readings to a whole new level."--Back cover.
"This book is a must-read..." This book gives you the clarity, answers, confidence, and direction you've been seeking for your life. Read this book and you'll discover a hidden toolkit you can use to craft the life you really want. You see, what we've called a deck of playing cards is actually a timeless system of knowledge that represents the mathematical fabric of reality. And we can trace this knowledge all the way back to 5,000 BC! Did you know there are 52 cards in the deck and 52 weeks in a year, 4 suits and 4 seasons...and if we add up the face values of all the cards, we get exactly 365 1/4, which is our calendar year?! But more important than the mathematical precision is what this knowledge reveals about your life and how it empowers you to make better decisions in your life. Here's the deal: Based on your date of birth, you have 13 Cards to play. Each of these Life Cards represents different aspects of your life experience. In your Life Cards, you'll discover your pathway to More fulfilling work Healthier, happier relationships Authentic self-expression And to be clear, this is not offering a quick fix or predicting the future. Your future is determined by the decisions you make today. (So, if you're looking for a cartomancy-style book to do yearly readings or predictions, this book is not for you.) What this book does offer you is a simple toolkit you can utilize to make better decisions in your everyday life. For, once you find out "what's in the cards" for you, you'll have both the blueprint and the roadmap of your life. From there, the choice is yours... "In his soul-affirming book... Alexander has brought these cards to life, revealing their extraordinary truth." ~ Peter Roth "This book is a must-read..." ~ Marty Katz INTRODUCTORY CLASS INCLUDED This book comes with a complete introductory workshop to help you play your cards right in life. In this 60-minute online video tutorial, you'll learn, among other things: the key to rise to great heights in your life how to stop bleeding your power in romantic relationships the real reason why your life is not the way you want it to be a fun story of a Zen Abbot who discovered his cards to play the crazy thing Alexander's Ace of Diamonds son did a simple strategy for successful parenting What Jesus really meant when he said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." Inspirational success stories with real life examples of what happened for people when they started playing their cards right As part of the mission of his non-profit organization, Alexander is offering this introductory workshop as a free gift to anyone who reads the book. Once you purchase the book, you'll find instructions in the back of the book to login and watch the complete video tutorial for free.
Introducing a new approach to playing and composing music. It doesn¿t require the use of a computer or an internet hookup; all that the interested player will need is a guitar, a copy of The Hexadic System book ¿ and a regular deck of playing cards.
Learn when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em with Card Night, a collection of 52 classic card games, including rules and strategies. Featuring step-by-step, illustrated instructions, and two indexes that organize each game by difficulty and number of players needed, Card Night includes directions for playing all the most popular card games, including Hearts and Bridge, Rummy and Go Fish. In addition to providing the rules of standard game play, Card Night also details the fascinating stories and peculiarities behind some of the world's most famous card decks, some of which were used as currency, tools for propaganda, and even as a means for sending coded messages. Offering one game for each week of the year, Card Night is the go-to companion for weekly game nights, long car rides, and rainy days spent at home. Wow your friends and family with your game playing prowess and keep them entertained with fascinating details from playing card history.
Turn a standard deck of playing cards into a colorful divinatory system filled with inspiration, adventure, insight, and advice. In Playing Card Divination, each number card represents a mythic role (Hunter, Lover, Healer, Trickster, etc.) and each suit gives an action for that role (Promise, Gambit, Folly, Triumph). Each card has a unique meaning--for example, the Healer's Triumph card represents gratitude, recognition, and teamwork--and a story that helps you develop a deeper understanding of the cards. With spread ideas, sample readings, and detailed advice, this book shows how to develop your own path of wisdom with a simple deck of cards.
Based on Gene Hochman's The Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards which was originally published in six parts between 1976 and 1981. A complete cataloging of American playing card makers as well as details, types, and brands of playing cards from the late 1700s to the early 1930s.