This is a beautiful and very rare tarot set of fantastic menagerie from baba. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The fullyillustrated, fullcolor 78card deck features a magical. The fantastic menagerie tarot tarot readings with psychic sarah. It seems so sumptious and luxurious, and gorgeous and mysterious. It was published by magic realist press and has a total of 100 pages in.
Sophie nussle and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Please use the code fantastic20off for 20% discount on a fantastic menagerie drawstring bag when you preorder a. Fantastic menagerie tarot 1st edition from baba studios. Grandville take on new life in this glorious and uniquely beautiful tarot. Grandville was a huge influence on artists such as tenniel, the first illustrator of alice in wonderland. Based on the incredible animal illustrations of jj grandville by sophie nusslefebruary 25, 2015 paperback sophie nussle on. 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. Based on the incredible animal illustrations of jj grandville by sophie nussle, karen mahony designer, alex ukolov designer edition.
The fantastic menagerie tarot standard deck, second edition with coldstamping. 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. A professional tarot reader for more than 20 years, brigit founded biddy tarot in 1999, where each year more than 4. 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. There is a darker gray ornate sixsided frame, and around that, extending to the edge of the card, solid dull red. The fantastic menagerie companion book is a comprehensive guide to the deck, including keywords and full card meanings. The fantastic menagerie tarot features images from 19th century french illustrator, j. The companion book for the fantastic menagerie tarot has been written by swiss tarotist and new tarot author, sophie nussle. The muchloved animal fantasy illustrations of victorian artist j. The fantastic menagerie tarot kit with companion book by sophie nussle that includes. Oct 17, 2011 the fantastic menagerie tarot features images from 19th century french illustrator, j.
Based on the animal illustrations of jj grandville cards february 25, 2015 by. 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. The fantastic menagerie tarot museum of witchcraft and magic. I never used the discordian deck before, so im curious to explore it. 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 fantastic menagerie tarot deck created by karen mahony and alex ukolov with tarot card sample images and information. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The witty, detailed cards are based on the riderwaite pattern and feature fantastical anthropomorphized animals. 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. Created by alex ukolov, karen mahony tarot deck 78 cards magic realist press 2006 name. 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.
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. 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. Includes blog, information about illustrated books offered, newsletter, online store, and links to the individual deck sites, which offer images of all cards. The next deck on my wishlist is the venetian tarot.
The new edition of the fantastic menagerie tarot the first reprint since 2006. Fantastic menagerie tarot second edition baba store eu. 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. Isbn 9780954500733 9780954500733 magic realist press, 2004. Fantastic menagerie tarot by alex ukolov tarotacademy.
Such is the world of the fantastic menagerie tarot kit. Grandville, the images reflect those of the traditional waitesmith deck but with their own twist. Buy the fantastic menagerie tarot gmc tcr cr by mahony, karen, ukolov, alex isbn. Xvii the star from the fantastic menagerie tarot, which has original artwork based on drawings by french artist, j. It is the test prints of the fantastic menagerie tarot cold stamping. Granville combine with victorian charm in this animalthemed deck. Created by alex ukolov, karen mahony tarot deck 78 cards magic realist press 2006. Baba studio contemplates reprinting the fantastic menagerie tarot. We expect the companion book will be availabe to ship in september 2020 when the limited edition and. The last deck on my wishlist is the dark mansion tarot. Two cats, attired in eveningwear, dance on a rooftop below a full moon. 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. Fantastic menagerie tarot by karen mahony and alex ukolov.
This is a preorder for the large format, limited edition version of the fantastic menagerie tarot. His pictures are cynical, funny, bitter and sweet and make for a deck that manages to be both timeless and true. Elements from the work of the 19th century french illustrator j. Grandville, as given to us by designers karen mahony and alex ukolov and the accompanying 240page book by author sophie nussie. Fantastic menagerie tarot second edition baba store. 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. Based on the incredible animal illustrations of jj grandville by sophie nussle february 25, 2015 paperback sophie nussle on. The fantastic menagerie tarot large format, limited. Tarot collection fantastic menagerie in 2006 magic. Fantastic menagerie tarot 1st edition from baba studios walk. More editions of the baroque bohemian cats tarot deck.
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. His pictures are cynical, funny, bitter and sweet and make for a deck. Buy the fantastic menagerie tarot papcrds by mahony, karen, ukolov, alex isbn. As usual, the cards are accompanied by a beautifully bound, indepth book which explains the picture and meaning of each card in detail. Lively, humorous and utterly engaging, the fantastic menagerie tarot is based on the illustrations of 19th century french illustrator, j. Rewritten by karen mahony, and retaining the original stories by sophie nussle, the book also explains the background to grandvilles work.