H.R. Giger Tarot ( Boxed set. Book, deck and color poster ).
Koln, Germany: Taschen, 2000. First Edition Thus. A boxed set of this popular Tarot deck which includes a large folded poster. 224pp. book with b&w illustrations. Previously produced as the tarot deck: "Baphomet, Tarot of the Underworld". "H.R. Giger is a painter, Oscar-award winner and cult figure of an international artistic community, for which his aesthetics of the apocalypse represent inspiration and spiritual healing. His pictures are gripping, indeed sometimes shocking visions - they shake us from our unconsciousness as they relentlessly point to the hidden inner world of all things. The art of Giger is a journey to the most ancient destination of mankind: to birth and death, love and war, hope and the destruction of life. Twenty-two beautifully designed Tarot cards in the English language version. Each card is a reproduction of one of Giger's paintings, and is interpreted by philosopher-magician Akron in a booklet of instructions, included with the set. To Akron Tarot is like an inexhaustible mine of symbols, suited to manifest Giger's aesthetics of apocalypse in literary style. Akron resorts to the tradition of the Tarot in order to convey the messages of Baphomet - a medieval secret symbol -- which is of special significance in Giger's work." Deck is not sealed but is complete and appears unused, thus Fine. Poster is Fine condition. Book is lightly rubbed at edges but still near Fine. Cardboard tray has some tears. Box lightly chafed at all edges, short tears at corners. Item #62875
ISBN: 3822858501
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