Book Description
Do the dead ever leave us? Monica Knighton's Tarot of the Dead explores death with wry humor and whimsy.
Inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead, a holiday honoring deceased friends and family, this deck seamlessly blends Mexican tradition with European divination. Engaging watercolor artwork-often depicting human and animal figures as skeletons-embraces the inevitability of our mortality. The Fool hitchhikes with his skeletal dog and The Hierophant sits in a lawn chair among pink flamingos. The fifty-six Minor Arcana feature pens, coffins, pistols, and film reels, an intriguing twist on the usual pips. The Tarot deck and the accompanying instruction booklet are in both English and Spanish.
About the Author
Monica Knighton (Texas) is a writer, illustrator, and metalsmith whose work reflects her fascination with folklore, mythology, horror, film, and stand-up comedy. She is currently working on new Tarot decks and an ongoing graphic novel.
