Beschrijving

Design and Artwork

The Valentina Tarot, created by Guido Crepax, Pietro Alligo, and Antonio Crepax, is an elegant and dynamic deck that brings to life Valentina, the iconic character from Guido Crepax’s books and comic strips. The deck showcases Crepax’s sophisticated art style, featuring lively renditions of the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith imagery. Each card in this deck is a piece of dream-like storytelling, with Valentina interacting vividly with both the major and minor arcana, offering a unique and engaging narrative experience.

Symbolism and Themes

Valentina’s journey through the tarot cards is filled with fascinating characters and scenarios, reflecting the themes of exploration, self-discovery, and the surreal. The deck’s imagery blends the familiar tarot symbolism with a modern, artistic twist, making it both wise and entertaining. It invites users to delve into a world where traditional tarot archetypes are reimagined through the lens of a beloved comic strip character.

User Experience

The deck has been well-received for its beauty and the quality of its presentation. It comes with a guidebook that includes a helpful cheat sheet chart, enhancing the ease of use for both beginners and experienced tarot readers. The quick arrival and limited availability of the deck have made it a sought-after item for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate the blend of comic art and tarot.

About the Authors

Guido Crepax, an Italian artist, is renowned for his comic strip creations, with Valentina being one of his most famous characters. Pietro Alligo, also from Italy, has contributed to various tarot decks like the After Tarot Deck and Ferenc Pinter Tarot, bringing his expertise to this unique collaboration. Antonio Crepax, continuing the artistic legacy, adds his creative flair to the deck, making the Valentina Tarot a remarkable fusion of comic art and tarot.

• Features Valentina, Guido Crepax’s comic strip character, in tarot imagery
• Sophisticated art style with a modern twist on Rider-Waite-Smith designs
• Includes a guidebook with a cheat sheet for easy interpretation
• Ideal for both tarot enthusiasts and fans of Guido Crepax’s art
• Limited availability, making it a valuable collector’s item