Download or read book Pamela Coleman Smith written by Stuart Kaplan and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pamela Colman Smith: The Untold Story brings together the work of four distinguished scholars who have devoted years of research to uncover the life and artistic accomplishments of Pamela Colman Smith. Known to millions as the creator of the Rider-Waite Tarotƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚ deck, Pamela Colman Smith (1878ƒ‚‚"ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚"1951) was also a stage and costume designer, folklorist, poet, author, illustrator of ballads and folktales, suffragette, and publisher of books and broadsheets. This collaborative work presents: a richly illustrated biography of Pamela's life with essays on the events and people that influenced her including Jack Yeats, Ellen Terry, Alfred Stieglitz, Bram Stoker and William Gillette. There is also a chronological survey of her folktales, art and poetry and an exploration of her lasting legacy. Over 400 color images of Pamela's non-tarot art have been curated from her publications including A Broad Sheet, The Green Sheaf, Blue Beard, Annancy stories, Russian ballet, costumes, stage designs, Iri
Download or read book Pamela Colman Smith written by Elizabeth Foley O'Connor and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-31 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pamela Colman Smith's illustrations for the Rider Waite tarot deck are known to millions worldwide, but her work took her from art galleries in New York and Europe to salons with luminaries of the English suffrage movement, the Irish literary revival, and friendships with Bram Stoker, W. B. Yeats, and G. K. Chesterton. A feminist artist, poet, folklorist, editor, publisher, and stage designer who was active from 1896 through the 1920s, Colman Smith became popular for her live performances of Jamaican folktales in both England and the U.S., using the creole of the island to capture the dramatic power of these tales while driving speculation about her purposefully indeterminate racial and sexual identity. She also travelled in - and was expelled from - occult circles, and her ability to take on and cast aside a wide range of identities was central to her life's work. Colman Smith illustrated more than 20 books and well over a hundred magazine articles, wrote two collections of Jamaican folktales, and edited two magazines. Her paintings were exhibited in galleries in the U.S. and Europe.
Download or read book Pamela Colman Smith Tarot Artist written by Dawn Robinson and published by Fonthill Media. This book was released on 2020-05-29 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pamela Colman Smith is the mysterious artist behind the most renowned tarot deck in the world, for many years forgotten. In a revival of interest in esoteric artists and accessible tarot, curiosity about Pamela is now on the ascendant, but there are still many unanswered questions, especially concerning her later life. Born in London to American parents, Pamela was a prolific illustrator and artist who mixed with the great and good of art and theatre, among them W. B. Yeats and Bram Stoker. 'Adopted' by actress Ellen Terry, she spent some years with the Lyceum Theatre crowd, also working as an exotic storyteller, known as Gelukiezanger, in bohemian London. People have questioned her sexuality, her ethnic origins and alleged synaesthesia, assuming her to be biracial and lesbian. These are discussed but the biggest mystery of all is why she converted from mysticism to Catholicism in 1911, removing herself from vibrant London to the isolated Lizard in the west of Cornwall. There, living in relative obscurity, she evangelised Catholicism in a heavily non-conformist area, before moving to Bude in her sixties.
Download or read book Pamela Colman Smith Commemorative Set written by Stuart Kaplan and published by U S Games Systems. This book was released on 2009-05-15 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This set includes two books, The Artwork & TImes of Pamela Coleman Smith, The Pictorial Guide to the Tarot and the Smith-Waite Centennial Edition Tarot Deck
Download or read book Tarot Original 1909 Book written by Sasha Graham and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-08 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This marvelous book by bestselling author Sasha Graham presents a deep dive into the Tarot Original 1909, a bold and brilliant edition of the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot, the most popular deck in the world. Sasha provides detailed insights on the symbolism and intuitive meanings of all 78 iconic cards.
Download or read book Magician and Fool written by Susan Wands and published by SparkPress. This book was released on 2023-05-02 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pamela Colman Smith, newly arrived from New York to her birthplace of London, is received as an oddball in Victorian society. Her second sight helps her in her new job: illustrating tarot cards for the Golden Dawn, a newly formed occult group. But when Pamela refuses to share her creations with Aleister Crowley, a controversial magician, he issues a threat: give up the cards’ power, or he’ll harm her muses. In the midst of this battle, two of Pamela’s idols, the actors Henry Irving and William Terriss, take her under their wing. Henry, who tutors her as the leader of the Lyceum Theatre, becomes the muse for her Magician card. William Terriss, teaching her by examples of instinct and courage, becomes the muse for her Fool card. As Pamela begins to create the tarot deck, she is almost overwhelmed by the race to possess the magical power of her cards. In order to defeat Aleister, Henry and William will have to transform into living incarnations of the Magician and the Fool—and Pamela will have to learn how to conjure her own magic.
Download or read book Tarot written by Arthur Edward Waite and published by . This book was released on 2003-04-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Queering the Tarot written by Cassandra Snow and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2019 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Tarot archetypes provide the reader with a window into present circumstances and future potential. But what if that window only opened up on a world that was white, European, and heterosexual? This book explores themes of sexuality, coming out, gender and gender-queering, sources of oppression and empowerment, and many other topics especially familiar to "not-straight" folks"--
Download or read book Annancy Stories by Pamela Colman Smith written by Pamela C. Smith and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tarot artist Smith presents a collection of Jamaican folktales about Annancy the Spider.
Download or read book Smith Waite Tarot Deck Borderless written by Arthur Waite and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pamela Colman Smith's beloved tarot artwork, created in 1909 under the direction of Arthur E. Waite, is now presented in a borderless format for a more immersive reading experience. This 84-card deck includes four extra cards with reproduction samples of Pixie's non-tarot artwork, including two watercolor paintings "Catch Me" and "Duet"; the Lovers illustration from the play Deirdre; and an illustration from the sheet music for "Christmas Carol." The deck comes with an instruction booklet.
Download or read book Albano Waite Tarot Deck written by Frankie Albano and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pamela Colman Smith's artwork was pumped up with vibrant colors by Frankie Albano. The deck was originally published in 1968 and went out of print just a few years later. There was sufficient demand for this deck so U.S. Games Systems re-issued a facsimile deck from the original in 1991 and it has remained a staple for tarot collectors since. The colors are bright with lots of purples and greens, which help readers focus on details they might have otherwise missed. The background of the Minor Arcana are color-coded. The Cups feature light blue-green, the Wands are orange, the Pentacles lime green, and the Swords yellow. This is a vivid deck that appeals to those nostalgic for the psychedelic sixties or who appreciate the "wow" factor.
Download or read book Pixie s Astounding Lenormand written by Edmund Zebrowski and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lovingly created with artwork from the Smith-Waite Tarot deck and "The Golden Vanity," this charming 36-card petit Lenormand deck pays tribute to Pamela Colman Smith. The 132-page booklet includes keywords and expanded meanings for Love and Career issues. This unique Lenormand deck comes in an adorable tin.
Download or read book The Original Rider Waite Tarot Pack written by A. E. Waite and published by Rider. This book was released on 1999-06-10 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First issued in 1910, this pack contains almost certainly the most widely used Tarot deck in the world, along with an invaluable instructional book, THE KEY TO THE TAROT, which explains the history and usage of the cards of which there are 78 divided into
Download or read book Universal Tarot written by Roberto De Angelis and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Secrets of the Waite Smith Tarot written by Marcus Katz and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2015-04-08 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover newly revealed secrets, hidden for a century, about the fascinating origins of the most widely used tarot system in the world. With never-before-seen material from Arthur Edward Waite's own secret order, an exploration of the world that inspired Pamela Colman Smith, and a practical guide to interpreting the cards, Secrets of the Waite-Smith Tarot will breathe new life into your readings. Drawing on Waite's unpublished writings, historic photographs of Smith, and much more, Secrets of the Waite-Smith Tarot unlocks the symbols and correspondences of the cards. Explore the comparisons between the court cards and the stage characters that influenced Smith; learn about her intuitive understanding of the Tree of Life and how that wisdom is reflected in her minor arcana. From stunning artwork and sample spreads to influential colors and music, this groundbreaking book draws back the curtain to reveal the true legacies of Waite and Smith. Praise: "Astonishing revelations of Pixie Smith's contributions to the Tarot! Masterful, and not to be missed."—Mary K. Greer, author of The Complete Book of Tarot Reversals
Download or read book American Eldritch written by Aladdin R. Collar and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-07-02 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A journal of Weird art and literature, feature Classic Nonfiction: Supernatural Horror in Literature pt. One, by HP Lovecraft and Anika Cabot; The Letters of Caroline Mary Stone, by Carline Mary Stone and Mina Waterpenny, with an introduction by R. Wess. New Nonfiction: Significant Fissures, by Aladdin Collar; Jersualem, by Jen Plaskowitz; Pioneer Woman, by Lily Herman, with Anika Cabot; Without Name, by Lina Misitzis, with illustrations by Aladdin Collar; A Visit to The Natural History Museum of Cryptozoology, by Kit Goodman. Classic Fiction: The Statue of Silence, by Clark Ashton Smith, with illustrations by D. Edward Calhoun; An Inhabitant of Carcosa, by Ambrose Bierce, with illustrations by Alex Cobble; The Lighthouse Keeper, by R. Wess, with illustrations by Alex Cobble; Four o Clock, by Sonia Greene, with illustrations by Rosemary Liss. New Fiction: Brownies, by Kelsey Paulus, with illustrations by Mina Waterpenny; Lord Maximillian Draak and the Third Party, by Mac Smullen, with illustrations by Aladdin Collar.
Download or read book The Queen of Wands written by Cat Willett and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2022-09-13 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the life, work, and magic of Pamela Colman Smith, the visionary artist behind the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot Deck, the most popular and renowned divination deck in the world. With rich imagery, stunning colors, and an iconic place in the realm of divination, the Rider-Waite Tarot is perhaps the best known deck in the world. Seasoned readers and fledgling diviners alike turn to these cards in search of inspiration, understanding, and even a hint at the future. But the story of their origin is less well known, with their brilliant creator's name stripped away from them for decades. Now, for the first time, mystics, art-lovers, and fortune-tellers will uncover the magical story of Pamela Coleman Smith, rendered in full-color illustrations by artist Cat Willett, and inspired by the work of Pamela herself. From a childhood spent between the United Kingdom and Jamaica, to early artistic success in New York, to involvement in the secret occult society Order of the Golden Dawn, Pamela -- or Pixie, as she was known to many -- had a life full of enchanted inspiration and profound hardship. Through it all, her art acted as a guiding force, culminating in her custom illustrations for the deck that would become the Rider-Waite Tarot. Though she received little money and almost no credit for her contributions to the magical realm in her lifetime, Pixie's impact on tarot, divination, and the worlds of mysticism and the arts have reverberated for nearly 150 years, and her story serves as an enchanted spark. Depicted in whimsical, full-color detail, with interludes tying Pamela to the resurgence of modern magic and the world of tarot throughout, this singular work is a must-read for witches, creatives, and activists.
