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And if you haven't yet - it is well worth comparing each card side by side to the USG RWS .... I feel that this artist has really "improved" the RWS in an interesting way - or let's say, his take enhances details that would otherwise be overlooked.
I never noticed the snail on the ground in the 9 of Pents before - check it out.
The figures in these cards are facing more towards the viewer and overall all images appear to be "zoomed" in a bit to make use of the entire space of the card without overcrowding it. Like a photographer who moves one step to the left or right and shows the same scenario from a slightly different angle.
I've also noticed different horizontal lines in some cards, I could go on and on.
The Emperor for instance is shown sideways, not frontally. The body language is enhanced but not overwhelmingly so.
The differences are subtle overall but visible enough to give the entire deck a whole new perspective. Literally !
And those colors ... delicious.
I guess I lucked out because I received my copy (also the 1975 edition) in near mint condition.
Thanks for sharing this, papoon - I would have forgotten about this one if you wouldn't have posted about yours here.
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