Tarot of Tides: The Adventures of a Duck Named Bob

Tarot of Tides tells the tale of a small toy duck called Bob who was forgotten at the beach one day. As the Fool of the tarot, Bob sees the world through innocent, unbiased eyes as he navigates the seven seas. The tides carry him to far-flung and varied landscapes, where he encounters a menagerie of real and fantastic creatures who contribute to the little duck’s epic adventure, shaping his perspective along the way. Bob’s heroic journey through the Major and Minor Arcana are inspired by and reflect the seminal Rider-Waite Tarot deck. So, readers can expect familiar scenarios and meanings throughout, often wrapped in imagery and narrative unique to Bob’s personal odyssey. Includes 78 cards and 164-page guidebook.

Key Features:

• Engaging & Insightful Guidebook: 164 pages of delightful narratives; Upright & reversed keywords and card meanings, plus instructions for four thematic card spreads
• Imaginative Twist on Traditional Tarot: Inspired by standard Rider-Waite tarot structure, meanings & familiar Major Arcana archetypes but reimagines the Fool’s Journey through extraordinary landscapes
• Fantastical Imagery & Imaginary Creatures: Journey with Bob through a panorama of wildlife spectacles--some beautiful and sublime, others disturbing or awe-inspiring
• Superior Quality Tarot Deck: 78 borderless cards printed on premium card stock for durability and ease of shuffling; Packaged in sturdy, attractively designed two-piece box
• Life Lessons: Readers gain wisdom and insight for real life challenges from Bob’s experiences and encounters with shifting tides

Lovers of whimsy and wonder will delight in the detail-rich fantasy artwork--each card is a miniature world brimming with emotion, symbolism, and enchanting surprises waiting to be discovered.

Born in Yorkshire, Northern England, Steven Hutton grew up immersed in fantastical TV stories such as Doctor Who and films like Star Wars. He quickly developed a natural flair for drawing and a talent for imaginative storytelling, with the goal of being an illustrator. He earned degrees in graphics and illustration, and he established himself as an illustrator of children’s books for Oxford University Press. As a classroom practitioner, he delivered illustration workshops up and down the United Kingdom for children of all ages. His combined love of art and writing inspired him to create Raven’s Wand Oracle (based on his series of fantasy novels) and Land of Giants Oracle, both published by U.S. Games Systems.