A History of Games Played with the Tarot Pack
Author | : Michael Anthony Eardley Dummett |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Card games |
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Author | : Michael Anthony Eardley Dummett |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Card games |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Michael A. E. Dummett |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 76 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Card games |
ISBN | : 9780956237002 |
Author | : Michael A. E. Dummett |
Publisher | : Edwin Mellen Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Card games |
ISBN | : 9780773464476 |
This two-volume book gives as comprehensive a history as can be achieved at the present time of a family of card games that originated in the first quarter of the XV century, and is therefore one of the very oldest still practiced. It is the family of games played with the Tarot pack. Contrary to popular belief, the Tarot pack was not invented for fortune-telling or any other occult purpose: that was an accretion dating from the late XVIII century. It was invented to play a new kind of card game: its great contribution was to introduce the idea of trumps into card play. The games spread to France and Switzerland in the early XVI century, and subsequently over almost the whole of Europe. In doing so, it developed a great multiplicity of different forms: the family is far more diverse than any other, while retaining a constant central core. This book will gather material that is widely scattered and very hard to come by, a good deal of it not otherwise accessible in print at all. It will therefore be an indispensable reference work for all who are interested in the history of this game or any particular branch of it. It will also give examples, more instructive than could be given fr
Author | : Philebus |
Publisher | : Jerry Neill Furr |
Total Pages | : 227 |
Release | : 2009-06-13 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 1448609720 |
It might surprise you to learn that tarot cards were created for playing card games and not fortune telling. Indeed, contrary to popular myths, there is nothing occult in their origins. The family of tarot games has been played since the 15th century and continues to be played throughout continental Europe to this day. Sadly, English speakers have usually only heard of tarot in the context of magic and divination. This little book sets out to correct that, starting with chapters about the real history of the cards and continuing with the rules to more than 40 games from across Europe. To help you get started many of the terms and conventions have been standardised and Anglicised, and there is a guide on buying cards suitable for modern game play.Tarot includes some of the most sophisticated and challenging card games ever devised - discover what you've been missing and you may never pick up a 52 card pack again.
Author | : W. Gurney Benham |
Publisher | : Read Books Ltd |
Total Pages | : 413 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
Genre | : Games & Activities |
ISBN | : 1447481755 |
First published in 1931, this vintage book explores the history and origins of playing cards from traditional English playing cards to tarot cards and card manufacturers in Britain and Europe. Extensively illustrated and full of interesting information, “Playing Cards” is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of playing cards and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: “Card Games”, “Preface”, “Many Theories About the invention of Playing Cards”, “The Tarot Cards”, “Varieties of the European Four-Suit Pack”, “Earliest References to English Playing Cards”, “Genesis of the English Pack”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on card games.
Author | : Ronald Decker |
Publisher | : Bristol Classical Press |
Total Pages | : 346 |
Release | : 1996-12-05 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
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Author | : Insight Editions |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 79 |
Release | : 2022-10-11 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 1647225590 |
Let the iconic, retro-futuristic wasteland guide your tarot practice with this beautifully illustrated deck inspired by the massively popular Fallout franchise. Featuring deluxe custom artwork of iconic figures from the beloved Fallout franchise, this deck is a great way to enjoy the characters and lore of this popular video game. Containing both major and minor arcana, the set also comes with a comprehensive guidebook explaining each card’s meaning, as well as simple spreads for easy readings. Packed in a sturdy, decorative gift box, this compelling tarot deck is perfect for Fallout fans and tarot enthusiasts alike. THEMED DECK: The collectible Fallout Tarot Card Deck and Guidebook features characters and art from throughout the post-apocalyptic universe of the Fallout video game franchise. ORIGINAL ART: Featuring 78 cards and a 128 page booklet with custom Fallout illustrations and never-before-seen artwork. GUIDEBOOK INCLUDED: This unique deck includes a guidebook to help tarot practitioners of all skill levels perform fun and informed readings, complete with card meanings and instructions. PERFECT GIFT: The tarot deck and guidebook are packaged in a deluxe gift box, perfect for gift giving.
Author | : Michael Dummett |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Academic |
Total Pages | : 686 |
Release | : 1980 |
Genre | : Card games |
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Author | : David Parlett |
Publisher | : Penguin UK |
Total Pages | : 688 |
Release | : 2008-08-07 |
Genre | : Games & Activities |
ISBN | : 0141916109 |
The Penguin Book of Card Games is the authoritative up-to-date compendium, describing an abundance of games to be played both for fun and by serious players. Auctions, trumpless hands, cross-ruffing and lurching: card players have a language all of their own. From games of high skill (Bridge) to games of high chance (Newmarket) to trick-taking (Whist) and banking (Pontoon), David Parlett, seasoned specialist in card games, takes us masterfully through the countless games to choose from. Not content to merely show us games with the conventional fifty-two card pack, Parlett covers many games played with other types of cards - are you brave enough to play with Tarot? With a 'working description' of each game, with the rules, variations and origins of each, as well as an appendix of games invented by the author himself, The Penguin Book of Card Games will delight, entertain and inform both the novice and the seasoned player.
Author | : David Sidney Parlett |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 360 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : Games |
ISBN | : 9780198691730 |
Ranging from such classics as bridge, poker, whist, and rummy to the more familiar Cucumber, Pishti, Go Fish, and Spinado, this book provides clear and expert advice on the rules and playing strategies of virtually any card game popular in the Western world. Discover such historical favourites as hombre, piquet, and trappola, great national games, including belote (France), scopa (Italy), and skat (Germany), and all manner of patience and tarot games. Whether planning party games (Newmarket, Old Maid, and Oh Hell!), or a civilized card evening with friends, this will be an invaluable source of information and entertainment.