Just bought the Vertigo Tarot last week!

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 27 Sep 2004, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Morningstar	27 Sep 2004
It was on my wishlist since forever so I'm very happy. I am way into the Sandman that Dave McKean created the cover art for. It's 2nd edition, secondhand, and costed about $22. My only complaint is the flimsy cardstock its printed on. To those of you who have it, how do you prevent it from wearing out? Is laminating even a feasible option?

darwinia	27 Sep 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Morningstar I am way into the Sandman that Dave McKean created the cover art for. I notice that the whole Sandman series is out in oversized trade paperbacks that contain about 3 or 4 issues of the comic series. I totalled up the price for the trades--came to about $360 or something. I love Neil Gaiman's work but have never read the Sandman series, and I'd like to get the set and work my way through it, and then get the Vertigo. Dreaming! I have other cards that are flimsy, and I think the best thing is not to shuffle them at all. I separate them into small piles and recombine them to mix them up.

Morningstar	27 Sep 2004
There are 10 Sandman TPBs with about 8 to 12 issues each. Yeah, do read the whole lot. It's better than his novels. His novels are great so that's saying something. :) Quote: I have other cards that are flimsy, and I think the best thing is not to shuffle them at all. I separate them into small piles and recombine them to mix them up. Thanks. I should do that...

darwinia	27 Sep 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Morningstar There are 10 Sandman TPBs with about 8 to 12 issues each. Yeah, do read the whole lot. It's better than his novels. His novels are great so that's saying something. :) My memory is gone! Okay, so 10 at about $30 each and then tax--that makes sense because I know at one time I had it all worked out. One of these days when I have some extra money I'm going to take the plunge. Plus Neil Gaiman is THE most good looking guy on the planet. I'd like to feel I was supporting him. . . It is wonderful that you have the cards, even if it's the second printing and somewhat flimsier. I don't think the deck comes up for sale too often.

Morningstar	27 Sep 2004
Quote: Originally posted by darwinia Plus Neil Gaiman is THE most good looking guy on the planet. I'd like to feel I was supporting him. . . That he is. :laugh:

blackroseivy	28 Sep 2004
This has just been added to my wish-list - be back when it's in my hands!

MeeWah	28 Sep 2004
Any care to take a look at the Vertigo Study threads in the General Forum (hint, hint)? Those who do not have the deck can refer to this thread there: Vertigo Study...Links and Things http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?threadid=28360

MeeWah	28 Sep 2004
Morningstar: Congratulations on your find!! I also find the cardstock very flimsy & to not do the deck justice. The edges of my deck already showing wear so I rarely shuffle it. Instead, resort to cutting the deck several times over or fanning it out as is with the backs up & pick out cards individually.

Morningstar	29 Sep 2004
MeeWah, thank you! :D Still a newbie here so I didn't know there was one. I'll endeavor to apply myself there asap. I'm thinking of attaching acetate backing to each card so they won't wear out as easily and I can still see the design at the back but the gluing part sounds tricky.

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