New book - "Explaining the Tarot"

I am pleased to announce the publication of a new book in the field of Tarot history -

Explaining the Tarot: Two Italian Renaissance Essays on the Meaning of the Tarot Pack

edited, translated and commented by
Ross Sinclair Caldwell, Thierry Depaulis, Marco Ponzi



The symbolism of Tarot cards has intrigued people for five centuries. In this volume, two Italian authors of the 16th century, one known, the other anonymous, interpret the meaning of the Tarot trumps and the suit cards from a variety of interesting perspectives. Drawing from philosophy, religion, poetry, contemporary science, and the rules of the game itself, while at the same time offering examples from history and current events, the authors describe a series of images that for them is more than a game. They find that the symbolism of the cards, and their order, offer moral lessons and a wholesome guide to the ultimate purpose of life, which is to seek God. Their two discourses on the symbolism of the Tarot cards, here edited and translated into English for the first time, are the earliest ever written, and offer a rare glimpse into the other side of the game of Tarot in its first centuries – the meanings people saw in the pictures on the cards.

ISBN 978-0-9562370-1-9
72pp paperback
Price £7.00

http://www.maproom.co.uk/publications/

Marco Ponzi is of course DoctorArcanus on Aeclectic Tarot Forum, Thierry Depaulis is a name known by anyone in the field of Tarot history, and yours truly is... well, right here

I hope everyone will find something of interest in these two fascinating texts, which we have commented upon to the best of our ability.

Ross

Just placed my order - I look forward to reading!

Good, I love this sort of book. Placed my order.

Alta

Thanks Alta and Philebus!

You'll be happy to know that since the authors paid for the printing themselves, your purchase will go a little way to helping recover the initial cost.

Additionally, you have two of the authors right here to discuss the texts with!

Just ordered it. Now I can't wait to read it!

Ross G Caldwell said:

Additionally, you have two of the authors right here to discuss the texts with!

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That's a benefit money can't buy! I shall look forward to taking you up on that.

Self publishing can be tough on the pocket. Perhaps those of us with bolgs and web sites could give this a mention on them.

Ordered - thanks !

Have a word with the press. There was no charge for postage - I wonder if paypal will come back at me on it.....

gregory said:

Have a word with the press. There was no charge for postage - I wonder if paypal will come back at me on it.....

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Same here Gregory...$10.47 US was my total bill, and it did not show shipping charges.

Thanks for the updates on price in US dollars.

There shouldn't be any shipping charges (or any extra charges at all). Our agreed price with the publisher, Maproom Publications, was £7, which is to cover everything. Exchange rates will vary from time to time with the currency market, but £7 is all it should ever be.