BAPHOMET: THE TAROT OF THE UNDERWORLD — By H.R. Giger and Akron — 1st Edition, 1993 — AGMuller Switzerland, Excellent to Near Mint Condition — Tarot Cards DeckA vintage, first edition from 1993 of BAPHOMET: The Tarot of the Underworld. By H.R. Giger and Akron, in overall excellent to near mint condition. Includes tarot card box, instruction booklet, and tarot cards. The box shows very minor shelf wear and remains strong and sturdy. The booklet is in near mint condition with no wear. The deck does not appear to have been used. The 25 cards are all present and remain in their original card order, with no wear. The deck consists of the 22 Major Arcana plus three jet black cards.
Baphomet, The Tarot of the Underworld is a succession of paintings by the Swiss artist, designer and Oscar award-winner H.R.Giger. Baphomet introduces us to the oldest destiny of mankind, visions of birth and death, and the love and hate in the drama of life. Giger's art is interpreted by philosopher-magician Akron. To him tarot is like an inexhaustible mine of symbols, suited to manifest Giger's aesthetics of apocalypse in literary style. Akron resorts to the tradition of tarot in order to convey the messages of Baphomet — a medieval secret symbol — which is of special significance in Giger's work.
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