EmpyreanKnight Posted December 16, 2017 Posted December 16, 2017 It's finally coming! There have been a few whispers about a dark/gothic deck that the acclaimed Tarot author Sasha Graham has been working on, but there has been nothing concrete until now. All we know is that it will be a collaboration between Graham and Mirco Pierfederici with the latter as the illustrator. It's also set to be released next year. Just a few hours ago, she finally made a reveal post in her Instagram account, and oh, it's everything I have ever wished for and more! Since this is a collab, I'm going to be expecting a deck and book set, but let's see!
EmpyreanKnight Posted December 16, 2017 Author Posted December 16, 2017 From her Instagram: sashatarotdiva Bite me! A sneak peak from The Haunted House Tarot, my new (and first) tarot deck based on 60’s and 70’s gothic romance novels. Here’s the Vampiric King of Wands to warm you on a cold winter’s night. Available 2018 from @loscarabeotarot illustrated by the wickedly talented @marvel and @disney artist @mirco_pierfederici #tarot #sexy #fire #wands #tarotreadersofinstagram #gothic #horror #tarotdeck #loscarabeo #vampire #smittenkitten #blood #energy #mansion #writinglife #stories #passion #divination #prophecy #fortune #wands #kingofwands #haunted #spooky
Emilija Posted December 16, 2017 Posted December 16, 2017 It looks like an interesting deck, but I just hope that being a LS deck, that the details are not too small.
EmpyreanKnight Posted December 16, 2017 Author Posted December 16, 2017 Me too, Emilija! I think that larger cards would prolly do justice to the images in this deck. :) It's strange, but I just noticed that the King of Wands kinda looks like my dad when he was much younger.
Starlight Posted December 16, 2017 Posted December 16, 2017 I'll have to keep an eye out for this one. Looks great!
Emilija Posted December 16, 2017 Posted December 16, 2017 I tried searching for it, and I found another little gem: a haunted house spread. https://tarotparlor.com/blog/halloween-tarot-reading-haunted-house/
EmpyreanKnight Posted December 19, 2017 Author Posted December 19, 2017 When I get my copy, I shall definitely try that spread. It's so fitting. Thanks Emilija!
EmpyreanKnight Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 More updates: A Halloween collaboration between the best selling author, Sasha Graham and Italian artist, Mirco Pierfederici, this Tarot deck is like an illustrated novel. The Fool finds herself inside the mysteries of the Haunted House, unlocking room after room as if following the journey of the Hero, discovering the true, romantic and chilling story of the mansion, but at the same time, discovering her own past and origin. 78 full-colored cards & instructions
EmpyreanKnight Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 ISBN: 9788865275313 Size: 66mm X 118mm The stated publication date is July 25 2018, which is strange since other sources say it's a June 2018 release: http://www.bgkorea.com/tarot/4-Tarot-Of-Haunted-House-출간예약.jpg[/img]
MoonGypsy Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 Great Premise, but not really my favorite art style; but then, i have never been a fan of romance novels.
EmpyreanKnight Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 It's strange. Some of the images look as if they were drawn or painted or something, and not digital at all. I'd post higher resolution pics when I get my hands on some.
MoonGypsy Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 It's strange. Some of the images look as if they were drawn or painted or something, and not digital at all. I'd post higher resolution pics when I get my hands on some. Either way, it just doesn't appeal to me very much... Not so far, anyway. But as i mentioned, i usually don't care for Romance Novel type of art. Goddess knows, i have to draw the line somewhere, as i have really been on a deck buying binge this past year! eek! :P But mostly Indy/Self Published decks.
EmpyreanKnight Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 Yeah, I was commenting on the art itself. I wasn't replying to your post, MoonGypsy. I was wondering what medium Pierfederici used for the deck.
VGimlet Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 Almost anything haunted or "ooh scary" or "ooh, send-up of scary" goes on my wanted list. (Except those haunted decks on Ebay, heh.)
MoonGypsy Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 Almost anything haunted or "ooh scary" or "ooh, send-up of scary" goes on my wanted list. (Except those haunted decks on Ebay, heh.) Same with me, VGimlet! i really wanted to like this deck...but i just can't warm up to the art... Bohemian Gothic is still one of my all time favorites.
EmpyreanKnight Posted January 15, 2018 Author Posted January 15, 2018 Almost anything haunted or "ooh scary" or "ooh, send-up of scary" goes on my wanted list. (Except those haunted decks on Ebay, heh.) Glad you liked it too, VGimlet. Right now it's on my to-buy list. Regarding the "haunted" stuff on these auction sites, the only thing that they will probably haunt is the buyer's self-esteem, after he realizes that he's prolly been duped.
Hedera Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 I've given up on LoScarabeo decks for the most part (with some exceptions, like the Silicon Dawn) and this one looks awfully similar in tone to a lot of their other darker ones - I'd still like to flip through it though, just to see the story. There isn't going to be a book with it, is there? If there were, I might reconsider; I'm a big fan of Sasha Graham's '365 Tarot Spreads' book (although I was underwhelmed with Tarot Diva).
EmpyreanKnight Posted January 23, 2018 Author Posted January 23, 2018 I would so want a companion book to the Haunted House too, Hedera! It's not a sure thing tho, but there are some indications that there might be a book or at least a substantial LWB in the works: 1. Sasha Graham is a renowned author of best-selling Tarot books. Since this deck is basically a collaboration with Marvel illustrator Mirco Pierfederici, I think she'll take up the writerly duties and at the very least write the text for the deck. It would be weird if LoS doesn't insist on it. 2. In the Amazon sites of different countries, the item is listed as weighing 1.11 lbs. I looked at various LoS deck-only offerings and they weigh around just half or sometimes even less than that. Since it's much heavier than a deck, it makes me think that it would include a book. 3. Finally, on July 19/20 last year, Sasha posted Mirco's sketch of the Hierophant in her Facebook account. Someone commented "You should also have an interpretation", to which she replied "The interpretations will all be in the book :))) Xoxoxox". So yeah, unless LoS changes their mind, I think there is going to be a book. :) Edit: I initially included screenshots of the Facebook comments I mentioned in this post. When I checked tho, those weren't publicly visible to non-FB visitors so I just took them down to respect Ms. Graham's privacy. I still have the receipts tho, so rest assured that what I stated was accurate. :)
EmpyreanKnight Posted January 23, 2018 Author Posted January 23, 2018 More updates!: The Fool Queen of Pentacles (sketch) The Hierophant (sketch)
Tanga Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 Lol yes - I have been curious about this deck. Will wait to see... Lovely to hear Sasha speak at the London Tarot Conference last October... Nice to put a face and feel of the person to the name.
Hedera Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 I would so want a companion book to the Haunted House too, Hedera! It's not a sure thing tho, but there are some indications that there might be a book or at least a substantial LWB in the works: 1. Sasha Graham is a renowned author of best-selling Tarot books. Since this deck is basically a collaboration with Marvel illustrator Mirco Pierfederici, I think she'll take up the writerly duties and at the very least write the text for the deck. It would be weird if LoS doesn't insist on it. 2. In the Amazon sites of different countries, the item is listed as weighing 1.11 lbs. I looked at various LoS deck-only offerings and they weigh around just half or sometimes even less than that. Since it's much heavier than a deck, it makes me think that it would include a book. 3. Finally, on July 19/20 last year, Sasha posted Mirco's sketch of the Hierophant in her Facebook account. Someone commented "You should also have an interpretation", to which she replied "The interpretations will all be in the book :))) Xoxoxox". So yeah, unless LoS changes their mind, I think there is going to be a book. :) Edit: I initially included screenshots of the Facebook comments I mentioned in this post. When I checked tho, those weren't publicly visible to non-FB visitors so I just took them down to respect Ms. Graham's privacy. I still have the receipts tho, so rest assured that what I stated was accurate. :) Oooh, interesting, thank you!! LOL, that Hierophant makes me laugh, especially the guy on the right looks like he is recoiling in horror from the sight of a woman... ;)
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