The Complete New Tarot: Theory, History, Practice

by Onno Docters van Leeuwen and Rob Docters van Leeuwen

Book Overview

Four hundred and eighty beautifully illustrated pages, filled with fresh information and eye-opening explanations, will bring Tarot enthusiasts more knowledge and understanding than ever before. This... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402700873
• ISBN13: 9781402700873
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

A New Approach Worth Considering

Some have said that this 'approach' to the Tarot is not worth considering, but I have to disagree, strongly. The Tarot has a complicated, convoluted, and not always esoteric history. The Mantegna-Tarocchi has 50 cards. In fact, most of the early decks bear little resemblance to the decks of today -- certainly the easy 22 Paths, 22 Cards of the Qabalistic attributions isn't seen until modern times (beginning, perhaps with Eliphas Levi). So, the addition of two cards (Female-Intuition; Male-Truth) is really no big deal, especially since many decks can be shown to include cards like these (often they were the male and female 'questioner' cards, intended to represent the questioner in a reading). The re-numbering of the cards isn't a real problem either, since many of the first decks had no numbers on the cards. Also, others in recent times have suggested that the cards should be re-numbered (such as Crowley, who wanted to move the Emperor and The Star, and Strength and Justice). Re-numbering the cards shouldn't bother anyone who has done an in-depth study of the Tarot. Give the book a chance. Read over what they have to say. Their linking the Runes to the 24 cards of the Major Arcana has some merit. If you are a Tarot enthusiast with an open mind, you might just learn something new from this book (and deck). If you want a book that just going to re-hash everything you already know, this one isn't it. I hope this helps, Neshamah

A Living Tribute

The Complete New Tarot, begun by Onno and finished by Rob Docters van Leeuwen, is a living tribute to their sincere beliefs. I honour that intention, and admire the courage of this book. Plus, if you can get the deck, it's a beauty! Peace, dear friends, and many thanks!