I have this Deck and do not use it for reading. I use it for creative visualisation. For me it is very good, because of two or three points. Firstly the images are otherworldly, somewhat fantastical echoing Thoth paintings and spiritual style and content. Secondly the images are withing an oval, and are suited to placing in my card viewer for mediatation. It is like looking down a telescope or a peephole into another world. Thirdly, the paintings appear to be water colours and the figures while distinct in many cases ,the features do not intrude( as in say, computer generated cards that look like film stars). The minors are scenes and are in RWS type of depiction mostly.
The book that comes with the deck is quite good. Each card is given this treatment- aspects of the card, dialogues with the card, starter interpretation and reversals.
My only criticisms are- the cream border which give the deck a sixties feel, and the hilarious Emperor Card. The Emperor's sight is focussed on a winged phallic amulet galloping like a rabbit across his chest, the penis seems to be looking back in fear and about to crash into the emperors staff. Not whats intended for this image I feel, and laughter prevents me using this one card. The deck has the best four of Rods(batons) that I have seen with a homestead within an hourglass; The fool is peering back down the oval tunnel at you inviting a journey. Hope this is of some help. ~Rosanne
... so off to Amazon I go. 