Light and Shadow
Striking linoleum block-cut deck exploring light and shadow through bold artistry.
by Brian Williams, Michael Gopford · 1997
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The record
The history of this deck and book are as amazing as the deck and book themselves. Purely by chance (if there is such a thing), Brian WIlliams saw the "Light and Shadow" Tarot images at the Bay Area Tarot Symposium (BATS). He was so impressed by Michael Goepferd's linoleum block cuts that he felt that the deck "had" to be published. Brian approached Michael about writing a book to go with the deck, as there was a much greater chance of the deck being accepted for publication if there was a book to accompany it. The result of this coming together is a book and deck that are cohesive in nature, as well as strong in spirit, focus and intent. Brian wote the book as a collaboration with Michael - feeling that the words should reflect Michael, and not himself. The words are gentle, yet strong. They flow freely, and they never waver. We see here two gentlemen that have honed their craft well, and gifted the Tarot world with a marvelous tool. The "Light and Shadow" Tarot carries with it many levels of energy and understanding. The first level would be related to physical presentation. The very manner of creating linoleum block prints is such that areas that are to appear white are cut away,
The cards
