Tarot by Jessica Hundley

Tarot by Jessica Hundley

Trace the hidden history of Tarot in the first volume from TASCHENs Library of Esoterica, a series documenting the creative ways we strive to connect to the divine. Artfully arranged according to the sequencing of the Major and Minor Arcana, this visual compendium gathers more than 500 cards and works of original art from around the world in the ultimate exploration of a centuries-old art form.

“The ‘Library of Esoterica’ acts as a bridge between the dark halls of history and the vast data at our fingertips” * Los Angeles Times *
“Spiritual or not, it’s a beauty for the coffee table.” * gq-magazine.co.uk *
“An exceptional selection of artist card images.” * ft.com *
“For those fascinated with the occult, but wary of dabbling, this gorgeous art book on tarot may be the answer.” * thetimes.co.uk *
“This book reminds us of our eternal and universal search for meaning, purpose, and the divine.” * itsnicethat.com *
“Even skeptics can appreciate the artistry that’s gone into these artifacts.” * mentalfloss.com *
“Jessica Hundley traces the fascinating history behind the occult tradition of tarot, which has served as a source of artistic expression and self-exploration for over 600 years.” * dazeddigital.com *
“Combining historical timelines, scholarly insight, philosophical readings and an in-depth dissection of the symbolism of each card, it provides a crash course in cartomancy.” * Elephant *
“This wonderful volume weds erudition and killer visuals – it’s a beautifully illustrated and completely fascinating study of tarot.” * Tatler *

Jessica Hundley is an author, filmmaker and journalist. She has written for the likes of Vogue, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times, and has authored books on artists including Dennis Hopper, David Lynch, and Gram Parsons. Hundley often explores the counterculture in her work, with a focus on metaphysics, psychedelia, and magic.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9783836579872
ISBN 10	3836579871
Title	Tarot
Author	Jessica Hundley
Series	Sourcebook Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Taschen GmbH
Year published	2020-06-29
Number of pages	520
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.