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Dalí. Tarot
60Availability: In StockDalí poses as the Magician, his wife Gala becomes the Empress, and the death of Julius Caesar is reinterpreted as the Ten of Swords in the artist’s extraordinary custom tarot deck. First published in a 1984 limited edition that has since long sold out, this lush box set brings back all 78 cards, each dazzling in color, along with a companion book on the making-of and practical instructions.
Deck of 78 tarot cards with booklet in box, 18.8 x 33 cm, 1.65 kg, 184 pages
“Searching for an artistic reading? You’ll certainly find it here – and they won’t look half bad on your shelf, either.”
“Tarot cards with some major art clout.”
“This set has class.”
“Images of classic art and Christian symbolism with a signature Dalí twist... a very surreal deck of cards.”
“With a revitalized public interest in alternative spiritualities that reach beyond the patriarchies of monotheistic religions, this tarot feels more relevant than ever.”
Dalí. Tarot
60The Magician, Death, and the Moon
Surrealism meets Symbolism in Salvador Dalí’s tarot deck
Legend has it that when preparing props for the James Bond film Live and Let Die, producer Albert Broccoli commissioned Surrealist maestro Salvador Dalí to create a custom deck of tarot cards. Inspired by his wife Gala, who nurtured his interest in mysticism, Dalí eagerly got to work, and continued the project of his own accord when the contractual deal fell through.
The work was published in a limited art edition in 1984 that has since long sold out, making Dalí the first renowned painter to create a completely new set of cards. Drawing on Western masterpieces from antiquity to modernity (including some of his own), Dalí seamlessly combined his knowledge of the arcane with his unmistakable wit. The result is a surreal kaleidoscope of European art history.
TASCHEN resurrects all 78 cards in a fresh celebration of Dalí’s inimitable custom set, complete with a booklet by renowned German tarot author Johannes Fiebig offering an introduction to Dalí’s life and the project’s making-of, a comprehensive explanation of each card’s composition, its meaning, and practical advice, step-by-step instructions on how to perform readings, and a jargon-free approach simplifying tarot for the newcomer.
The work was published in a limited art edition in 1984 that has since long sold out, making Dalí the first renowned painter to create a completely new set of cards. Drawing on Western masterpieces from antiquity to modernity (including some of his own), Dalí seamlessly combined his knowledge of the arcane with his unmistakable wit. The result is a surreal kaleidoscope of European art history.
TASCHEN resurrects all 78 cards in a fresh celebration of Dalí’s inimitable custom set, complete with a booklet by renowned German tarot author Johannes Fiebig offering an introduction to Dalí’s life and the project’s making-of, a comprehensive explanation of each card’s composition, its meaning, and practical advice, step-by-step instructions on how to perform readings, and a jargon-free approach simplifying tarot for the newcomer.
The author
Johannes Fiebig is one of the most successful authors in the field of Tarot and a leading expert in the psychological interpretation of symbols. He published his first book in 1984. Since then, his books have sold over 2 million copies, appearing in more than a dozen languages. In 1989, he co-founded and co-owned Königsfurt publishing house, which later became the publishing houses Königsfurt-Urania and AGM-Urania, of which he was managing director until 2018. Since then, he has been an independent writer based in Kiel.
Dalí. Tarot
Deck of 78 tarot cards with booklet in box, 18.8 x 33 cm, 1.65 kg, 184 pagesISBN 978-3-8365-7612-3
Edition: Multilingual (English, French, German)ISBN 978-3-8365-7669-7
Edition: Multilingual (Italian, Portuguese, Spanish)Download product images here
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My Most Prized Tarot Set (Truly There's Nothing Like It)!
September 21, 2024
Niche and assuredly never-before-seen, I just love showing off this prized possession to any and all who enter my magickal space.More than I could’ve wished for!
November 5, 2021
In LOVE with this beautiful Dalí tarot-set!!! Everything feels extremely luxurious; the box is like a coffee table book but even more decorative, the booklet is so well executed with colorful descriptions and helpful guidelines and the deck itself is wonderfully captivating with its large sized cards in gold and vibrant, beautiful colors. It’s so precious to me I barely dare to use is haha - I’m beyond satisfied! It’s the perfect gift to treat yourself or anyone else!A real gem
October 28, 2021
This is not just a book, it is a piece of art, and deservedly has a place of honour on display.Hathor
October 28, 2021
Elegant edition for everyone who is interested in Tarot.Luxurious box
October 28, 2021
A purple velvet box with golden details with a high quality tarot book, with explanations of all the cards and symbology of the design. The cards are inside a golden carton box and have beautiful details, but are a little thin. It's not intuitive at first to identify the cards (without the help of the book), but it's a question of time. A great choice for who loves the Dali paintings, even if you use only for collection.