{"product_id":"9781912843978","title":"An Artist's Guide to Tarot : Illustrating the arcana with expert artists by Sasha Graham","description":"This mystical book explores the otherworldly art of tarot cards, interpreted by a selection of talented professional artists.   Modern tarot enthusiasts come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures around the?world, and artists in particular have become fascinated by the mythical imagery of the?cards. Tarot, originally a popular card game in fifteenth-century Italy, came to be used?for bringing the subconscious to the conscious; a way of espying the holder's deepest?thoughts and desires. Whether you view tarot to be a spiritual outlet, a psychological tool,?or an artistic medium, there's no denying its popularity. You need only look to Kickstarter?for confirmation, which sees tarot cards dominating the Art section's `Trending' page.?Many popular artists have contributed to this growing trend, including such beloved?names as Djamila Knopf, Abigail Larson, and most recently Guweiz, with his successful?crowdfunded book campaign including a highly demanded luxurious tarot deck.?Each item in tarot art has a specific meaning, and this book's artists showcase their?own unique interpretations while guiding the reader through their ideation techniques?and design choices. Talented contributors include N?ria Tamarit, the Valencia-based?illustrator of books such as Season of the Witch and Daughters of Snow and Cinders,?and Faith Schaffer, the Los Angeles-based designer known for Disenchantment and The?Owl House, who reveal the processes behind finished illustrations that are rich with?symbolism.?The book features an insightful introduction from bestselling author Sasha?Graham, the world-renowned tarot expert behind the acclaimed Dark Wood Tarot deck.?Finally, there's a gallery of tarot-card art created by successful artists in the recent past.?The result is a special, keepsake art book that combines an intriguing glimpse of the?history of tarot with inspiring, artist-led design processes and a stunning selection of?never-before-seen tarot art.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308661813621,"sku":"9781912843978","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781912843978.jpg?v=1762808552","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781912843978","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}