Hardback
Titles in this set the key to the tarot the pictorial key to the tarot details condition: new format: hardback publisher: rider bonus tarot card box booklet by top that publishing age range: adult overview this a.E. Waite 2 books collection set brings together two of the most influential tarot texts ever written: the key to the tarot and the pictorial key to the tarot. Presented in brand new hardback editions and accompanied by a free tarot card box containing a 78-card deck and companion booklet, this set is a complete starting point for anyone wanting to learn to read tarot properly, from the very scholar who helped create the world's most recognised deck. About the books the key to the tarot is waite's foundational guide to tarot symbolism and divination, explaining the meaning behind every card and offering a clear, step-by-step method for conducting readings. It can be used alongside any tarot deck, making it a flexible reference whether you already own cards or are buying your first pack. Waite draws on decades of research into esoteric and occult traditions to present tarot not as parlour entertainment but as a serious tool for reflection and insight. The pictorial key to the tarot expands on this with a detailed, card-by-card breakdown of the full 78-card rider waite tarot deck, illustrated throughout with pamela colman smith's original, now-iconic artwork. Each entry covers both upright and reversed meanings, giving readers the vocabulary and confidence...