The Tinker's Damn Tarot occupies an Edwardian world that is slightly off-kilter in the best possible way. Doug Thornsjo's illustrations are charming and eccentric, suggesting a world where the familiar rules of propriety and symmetry have been gently but definitively bent. Despite the whimsy, the deck is built on a careful reading of traditional tarot themes and symbols, making it genuinely useful for readings rather than simply decorative.
This revised second edition benefits from the refinements Thornsjo has brought to the work over time. It is a good choice for readers who enjoy vintage aesthetics and a touch of strangeness in their practice, and it will suit both newcomers to tarot and experienced practitioners who want something with personality.
Doug Thornsjo is the Creative Director at Duck Soup Productions, where he develops tarot and oracle decks, fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, children's books, and a range of merchandise. He specializes in off-beat and whimsical creative projects.
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