Patrick Valenza presents uniquely alternative interpretations of traditional tarot with symbolism inspired by childhood dreams. Stylized moon-faced characters created from manipulated photographs of 18th-century tombstones are set against evocative backgrounds. Surreal scenes of distant smoke stacks, insane asylums, and abandoned buildings are incorporated into the artwork. The included guidebook gives interesting card descriptions and interpretations, both upright and reversed. The symmetric card backs, showing different phases of the moon, allow for reversed readings. Also included in the booklet is a unique ten-card spread called the Lunatic Spread, which mimics the shape of the full moon and derives energy from its circular pattern. This special Borderless Edition highlights Patrick Valenza's stunning artwork and allows readers to connect more deeply with the evocative tarot imagery.
