{"product_id":"cards-only-the-mythical-creatures-gilded-and-water-coloured-standard-edition","title":"Cards only. The Mythical Creatures - gilded and water-coloured. Standard edition.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally published in 2020, the standard format \"water-colour\" version of\u003cem\u003e The Mythical Creatures Tarot\u003c\/em\u003e has been out of print for several years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing is for the cards ONLY. The deck does not come with a box or the little white booklet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese decks are from our personal collection and so numbers are limited. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that having an item in your cart does not reserve it, as other people may be trying to purchase at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e_________________________________________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deck was in process since - wait for it! - August 2005 - so we wanted it to be an exceptional piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe images were painstakingly drawn in pen and ink by the brilliantly-talented Russian artist, Lena Kozachuk, with a great deal of input and image editing by Alex Ukolov. It was a real partnership, with each enhancing the skills of the other. Karen Mahony designed the concept and structure of the deck. The water-colouring was done by Irish artist Geraldine Woessner, working in close co-operation with Karen and Alex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor clarity, please note that the original drawings have been water-coloured, and then we have printed from these originals - i.e. we have not hand-painted every deck! (we know you know this, but best to be very clear).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deck is based on a variety of magical and fascinating creatures from world mythology, ranging from the familiar, such as the unicorn and the giant, to the less known, like the Irish Amadán and the strange, conjoined alchemical Rebus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e78 fully-illustrated cards, 128 * 78 mm (about 5 * 3 inches) plus a title card (79 cards in all).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Metallic ink overlay\" - in fact, this is actually put \u003cem\u003eunder\u003c\/em\u003e the varnish, so it does not wear off. It's also technically a plastic so does not cause any metal sensitivities when handled (we have been asked this so hope this clarifies).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne extra card - a scenic and beautiful Three of Cups. This is our gift because of the original delay in printing the deck. It can be used for display or perhaps as a bookmark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajors and Courts each have an illustration of a mythical creature. Minors (\"pips\") have highly decorative illustrations and show the suit symbols.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few minor adjustments from the monotone deck - there are no major changes besides the colouring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted in Europe on high-quality 330 gram playing card stock with a carbon inner layer to protect against bending and creasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly varnished for durability without a plastic feeling - the finish is very matte so that there is a great contrast between the general finish and the cold-stamped areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Made by Baba Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60804667703630,"sku":"Mythical-Creatures-COLOURED-STANDARD-2019-cards-only","price":6917.0,"currency_code":"CZK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0157\/files\/The-Mythical-Creatures-colour-version-standard-deck-no-booklet_2000front.jpg?v=1789388029","url":"https:\/\/eu.baba-store.com\/en-cz\/products\/cards-only-the-mythical-creatures-gilded-and-water-coloured-standard-edition","provider":"BabaBarock EU\u0026UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}