He is best known for his long-running novel series set in the fictional realm of Xanth. I'm really the opposite of a New Ager, and don't believe any deck of cards have powers or that the tarot cards have a mystical past going back to Egypt, but I loved the art and symbols of it all, so I adored how Anthony played with it and religious and spiritual themes. Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob (born 6 August 1934) 1 is an American author in the science fiction and fantasy genres, publishing under the name Piers Anthony. I discovered this trilogy in my teens right around the time I became fascinated with the Tarot. I remember reading the Tarot series, borrowed from a relative, fairly early on in our acquaintance. There were puns There were extensive, autobiographical author notes. From A Spell for Chameleon on, his books addressed serious issues directly, approachably, and with a sense of humor. Tarot packs ordinarily have 21 trumps, Anthony has interpolations of his own. I was a fan of Piers Anthony, growing up. The first book was framed by the 9 trump cards of the Tarot, this novel is framed by the 11 more trump cards, and this book takes us to 28. He's sent by the head of his order to investigate reports that God has appeared on the planet Tarot. An edition of God of Tarot: book I (1979) God of Tarot book I by Piers Anthony. Brother Paul of the Holy Order of Vision is a monk on a future Earth that has expanded to the stars. Title: God of Tarot Title: God of Tarot Title Record 5302 Author: Piers Anthony Date: Type: NOVEL Series: Tarot (Piers Anthony) Series Number: 1 Language: English User Rating: This title has no votes.
Like say, Lord of the Rings, the three books are really one novel, not three novels with the same world and characters, so you should really read God of Tarot and Vision of Tarot first. Piers Anthony God of Tarot Paperback by Piers Anthony (Author) 7 ratings See all formats and editions Paperback 9.64 4 Used from 5.65 Mass Market Paperback 32.95 24 Used from 1.60 1 New from 32.95 Now readers can return to the planet of holy lusts and deadly dreams. This is the final book of the Tarot trilogy, and is no standalone.
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