MysticalMoose
I have both, and on balance prefer the second edition with the pewter edges. The colours and detail are clearer in my opinion . Card stock on both is excellent 
1st Edition vs 2nd Edition Bohemian Gothic
DownUnderNZer
Been trying to find THE LOVERS to compare and thought maybe the FB page might have them....not so.
And, what is a boot leg deck?
Just read that on the main website which I am looking to see if anything.
And, what is a boot leg deck?
Just read that on the main website which I am looking to see if anything.
Melia
The new lovers card: http://danglingpentaclestarot.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/lovers.jpg
The old lovers card: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YTI_0PSmS...ABbQ/U8ZXwf-4y-k/s1600/bohemian-gothic-06.jpg
A bootleg copy is an illegal/pirated version of the deck.
The old lovers card: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YTI_0PSmS...ABbQ/U8ZXwf-4y-k/s1600/bohemian-gothic-06.jpg
A bootleg copy is an illegal/pirated version of the deck.
DownUnderNZer
Thanks!
I like the new Lovers one although the man in the 1st seems more romantic. In the 2nd Edition she looks like she is perplexed and not sure wheresas in the 1st edition she looks stunned.
Essjay
God, I do love the first edition lovers card.
tarot heart
You know, this is the first time I've noticed that
the first lovers card looks like two men
Not that there's anything particularly wrong with that, but just that this is the first time I've actually looked closely and yep, definitely two men (long hair or not)!
I prefer the 2nd deck - brighter imagery, a tad more color, otherwise not that much differnce between the two.
the first lovers card looks like two men
Not that there's anything particularly wrong with that, but just that this is the first time I've actually looked closely and yep, definitely two men (long hair or not)!
I prefer the 2nd deck - brighter imagery, a tad more color, otherwise not that much differnce between the two.
Londubh
I think the vampire on the Lovers card llooks like a muppet in the second edition.
I have the silver and pewter, I like the silver the best. The images are darker, but the silver ink is nice against it. I don't think I would like the first edition without it. So my vote would be for the second if you can't get obtain a silver.
I have the silver and pewter, I like the silver the best. The images are darker, but the silver ink is nice against it. I don't think I would like the first edition without it. So my vote would be for the second if you can't get obtain a silver.
Sulis
Oh dear this really made me chuckle
. I agree, he does look like a muppet and the whole thing just has a really modern, 'Twilight' vibe going on that doesn't seem to fit with the rest of the deck.. I think the original Lovers card is far, far better..velvetina
The Bohemian Gothic is one of my All Time Favourite Decks and I have had both. I gave my first edition to a friend, & the reason I kept the 2nd edition was because of those small changes that made a big difference - I preferred the angelic wings of Temperance to her previous 'flower fairy' ones - in the 5 of swords the pose of the werewolf imitates that of the woman; or is it vice-versa? - the king of cups is Klaus Kinski's Nosferatu -the Queen of Swords is more clearly fanged - there are additional rats in the 8 of Swords.
it was this final point that swung it really as we began to laugh; 'New Improved Bohemian Gothic Tarot! Now with EXTRA RATS!!!!'
As for the Lovers - I like them both, preferring neither although I THINK I read the intention in the change was to place a little more emphasis upon the association of choice that the deck carries?
it was this final point that swung it really as we began to laugh; 'New Improved Bohemian Gothic Tarot! Now with EXTRA RATS!!!!'
As for the Lovers - I like them both, preferring neither although I THINK I read the intention in the change was to place a little more emphasis upon the association of choice that the deck carries?
DownUnderNZer
I did see some of the changes on FB made to the 2nd Edition a little while back when sussing out the imagery....and must say a great job!
My only concern really is reading about "pirate" and "bootleg" decks on the main website....never heard of that before and especially for tarot! Didnt even consider that could be an issue.
Enough to put anyone off.
But I do believe from what Im reading the 2nd one seems to be more of a winner for different reasons. But I still am not quite sold yet.
My only concern really is reading about "pirate" and "bootleg" decks on the main website....never heard of that before and especially for tarot!
Didnt even consider that could be an issue.Enough to put anyone off.
But I do believe from what Im reading the 2nd one seems to be more of a winner for different reasons.
But I still am not quite sold yet.