History / Description A beautifully illustrated Japanese tarot deck featuring the artwork of Yoshitaka Amano, with text by Emile Scheherazade. Yoshitaka Amano is internationally celebrated for his distinctive fantasy style and is widely recognised for his long-standing artistic contributions to the FINAL FANTASY series through its iconic logo and image illustrations. Published in 2006, this Japanese edition of Shiawase wo Tsukamu Tarot Uranai includes a complete 78-card tarot deck plus 2 spare cards, together with its illustrated Japanese guidebook, card storage case and outer presentation case, as shown in the photographs. Each card showcases Amano's unmistakable artistic style, characterised by elegant linework, expressive figures, vivid colours and imaginative compositions. Inspired by traditional tarot imagery, the deck offers a distinctive interpretation combining Japanese fantasy art with classic tarot symbolism. This edition features the later blue presentation case with Yoshitaka Amano artwork, giving it a visually striking identity among the different published versions of this Japanese tarot series. The accompanying Japanese guidebook complements the deck and makes the complete set an attractive example of Japanese tarot publishing and fantasy illustration. Collector Appeal A desirable collectible for admirers of Yoshitaka Amano, Japanese fantasy illustration, tarot decks and art books. The combination of the complete 78-card tarot deck, 2 additional spare cards, Japanese guidebook, presentation components and Amano's internationally recognised artwork gives this set strong crossover appeal between tarot collecting and Japanese fantasy art. Although this is not an official FINAL FANTASY product, Amano's long association with the visual identity of the series has made his distinctive artwork highly appreciated by collectors around the world. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of this description. Condition Used condition with signs of previous handling and storage. The complete 78-card tarot deck and 2 spare cards are included. The cards are well-presented overall, with no obvious major folds or significant staining observed. The guidebook shows age-related wear, including some creasing and wear around the edges and corners, as visible in the photographs. The storage case and outer presentation components also show signs of age and handling consistent with previous use. Please review the detailed photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description. Specs Author: Emile Scheherazade Illustrator: Yoshitaka Amano Title: Shiawase wo Tsukamu Tarot Uranai (Fortune Telling Tarot) Publication year: 2006 Publisher: Seibido Publishing (成美堂出版) Edition: Japanese illustrated edition Tarot deck: 78 cards Additional cards: 2 spare cards Total cards included: 80 Includes: Illustrated Japanese guidebook, card storage case and outer presentation case Language: Japanese Material: Paper Country of origin: Japan Shipping The complete tarot set will be carefully packed to protect the cards, guidebook, storage case and outer presentation case during international transport. The item will be shipped from Japan with tracking and appropriate protective packaging. Customs Duty Notice Import duties, taxes and customs charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. Any such charges are the buyer's responsibility and are determined by the customs authorities of the destination country.