Tarot. The Library of Esoterica

Name: Tarot. The Library of Esoterica
Brand: Art of Play - Wonder by Design
SKU: SKU-184827-default
Price: 22.5 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

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Shed light on the shadow place of our cultural consciousness, with this visual history of the metaphysical tradition known as Tarot. Author Jessica Hundley explores the transformation of what was essentially a parlor game into a source of divination and self-exploration, as each new generation has sought to evolve the form and reinterpret the medium.

This 520-page tome is the first ever visual compendium of its kind, exploring the symbolic meaning behind cards and related artwork spanning from Medieval to modern times. Full color photographs are artfully arranged according to the sequencing of the 78 cards of the Major and Minor Arcana.

Rounding out the volume are excerpts from thinkers such as Éliphas Lévi, Carl Jung, and Joseph Campbell; a foreword by artist Penny Slinger; a guide to reading the cards by Johannes Fiebig; and an essay on oracle decks by Marcella Kroll.

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Lucy A. ★★★★★ Aug 30, 2026

The deck included in this set is surprisingly sturdy, with a matte finish that shuffles smoothly without sticking. I've been reading the essays on the Rider-Waite symbolism and it's already deepened how I look at my own spreads.

Matthew P. ★★★★★ Aug 24, 2026

The way this book traces tarot’s shift from esoteric practice to cultural mirror is fascinating—Jessica Hundley’s text pairs with the artwork so well that I kept flipping back and forth. It’s dense but never dry, and the visual layout makes it feel like a museum exhibit you can hold.

Carter ★★★★★ Aug 23, 2026

The deep-dive into tarot's cultural shadow history is exactly what I wanted, and Hundley’s writing makes the dense topic feel accessible without dumbing it down. The visual layout is stunning, with so many rare artworks that I keep flipping back to pages I’ve already read.