The Alchemical Emblems Tarot

[Barb]

OMG! What an awesome and exquisite deck! I love art and this deck is a beauty to behold!
Now, if I had $88.00, I would be in hog heaven! LOL!

Thank you for creating and sharing them!

I've been running in circles since my father passed away, so I haven't even been going over all the new decks that have been uploaded!
Thats what I love about the deck exchange..its like Christmas time when I do get over here!!

Thanks again...off to look at more new uploads!

Barbara Ann

[Dominatrix]

Thanks, Barbara. This deck is a direct consequence of Orphalese: Adam saw at the OTZ my first Alchemy deck, and complained to Richard because didn't appeared the copyright of his images. After some polite excuses, instead of being angry at me, he proposed a deal for making a real deck out of the electronic one. And here it is. I see as a milestone on that hobby of mine about designing Tarot decks, and I humblily think that I'm doing a nice service to the community. I'm not prone to flattery, but sometimes I need a little confirmation about I'm on the right path, that's all.

Adam has published also the Marie-Claude Purro Tarot: I'm specially proud about I was the one who discovered the work of this Swiss-born artist. And also the Alchemical Wedding deck. If the quality is the same for the decks I've received from Adam, they're a must for collectors: big cards with nice colours, with a laminated finish able to resist handling and even water.

Sure the price has nothing to do with a big-scale printed deck (last standard Rider-Waite I bought was 20 bucks), but think that these decks are hand-made and in very short editions. I've worked half my life in the publishing bussiness, and I'm not a stranger to printing and manipulation costs. Mr McLean is a very honest editor, and offered me a deal I could say 'no: he's been very supportive during the process, and I want to thank him for that.

As you can guess, the whole subject is very important for me, but it lost his meaning if is not done for all of you. Best.

[Barb]

When I first joined OPT, I never realised you had so many decks in here. It amazes me what talents lie under my nose! LOL.
Never stop growing and bringing your talents to showcase in here, ok!!!
You always have my respect and admiration, hon!

Barbara