Gilded Tarot
Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 04 Aug 2003, and now archived in the Forum Library.
| fairyhedgehog |
04 Aug 2003 |
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WOW! These are GORGEOUS!
Do you know how far the deck is from completion?
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| truthsayer |
04 Aug 2003 |
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my god! but a gorgeous deck! i haven't bought a new deck or traded in months but i know that i must have this deck! please say it will be published...pretty please with sugar on top? ;)
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| Le_Corsair |
04 Aug 2003 |
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when I first joined, and immediately put it on the top of my wish list. The new scans are superb. Thank you, Solandia!
Bob :THERM
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| oceanpoetry |
04 Aug 2003 |
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wow, those cards are incredibly beautiful!
On the summary, it says they aren't going to be available from Llewellyn until 2005! I will certainly am eagerly anticipating the publication of this one!
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| Little Baron |
04 Aug 2003 |
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Look forward to seeing more of this one!
Yaboot
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| cirom |
04 Aug 2003 |
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I'm very encouraged by the response I've received so far regarding this deck. It represents a true labor of love which has involved over 1500 hours of work to date.
My objective was to illustrate a deck that was 1) quite traditional in its imagery, and as such be familiar and comfortable to use for reading, 2) be visually appealing for collectors, and 3) include some surprizes... In addition to the characters depicted on the cards, there are over 150 living creatures. Will you be able to find them all? I'll send some free desktop wallpapers for those who do.
Unfortunately the published deck will not be available for some time. Meanwhile additional cards can be seen on my web site, and if you have a favourite card that you're curious to see, send me an e-mail.
Ciro Marchetti
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| Astraea |
05 Aug 2003 |
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Ciro, it appears to me that you have succeeded in your objectives with the cards I've seen -- just beautiful. I will definitely purchase your lovely deck when it's published.
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| Mimers |
05 Aug 2003 |
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Wow, very beautiful deck!
Ciro,
On your website you mentioned a limited edition 200 deck run, signed and coming in a box. Could you tell us more about this?
Also, I was wondering if you or someone else will be writing a book to go with the deck.
Thanks,
Mimi
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| cirom |
05 Aug 2003 |
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I have received a number of e-mails for more information. Thank you all.
My plans for the special edition are as follows. I will be finished with the artwork probably by the end of the month. I will be printing the deck in house on my own equipment. A seven color printer using archival inks on a coated luster stock. The output resolution will be 2800 dpi, which translates into an extremely sharp image and vibrant colors. Each set will be printed to order, my intention is to incorporate various modifications, i.e. change the color of costumes etc to make each deck absolutely unique. Furthermore there will be a 79th card that can include a personal message, dedication, quote, or your name.
Each deck will be signed, presented in a wooden box along with a certificate.
I don't wish to abuse this forum by turning it into an advertisment, so if any one is interested in additional information, pricing etc, please e-mail me direct.
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| Xarokys |
05 Aug 2003 |
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Oh, these are just gorgeous!
My wish list is getting way too long, and my bank account is getting way too small.
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| raeanne |
05 Aug 2003 |
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Hi Cirom,
Could you please post how much you will be charging for one of these decks? I have a feeling it will be way outside my budget.
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| Trogon |
05 Aug 2003 |
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Hi cirom,
First off I want to give you a warm welcome to Aeclectic Tarot! Its really great to have you with us. :D
Second... The Gilded Tarot... Wow! This is an amazing deck and I absolutely love your work! I've browsed your web site a little... just a little... but I found the artwork, all of it, to be very beautiful. I have sent you an E-mail regarding the early release of The Gilded Tarot...
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