Steamboat Arcana 1928 is a tarot deck inspired by the playful spirit and visual language of the earliest era of animation. Illustrated by Lisa Kubia, the deck draws from the bold movement, expressive characters, and theatrical storytelling that defined animated films of the late 1920s.
Each of the 78 cards reinterprets traditional tarot imagery through lively scenes filled with adventurous characters, rhythmic motion, and vintage cartoon charm. While rooted in the symbolism of the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot tradition, the artwork introduces a sense of humor, exploration, and visual storytelling inspired by the earliest days of animated cinema.
The deck celebrates a moment in creative history when animation was experimental, energetic, and full of imagination. Characters dance, sail, perform, and explore across the cards, bringing the tarot to life through the lens of early cartoon artistry.
Designed for tarot readers, collectors, and fans of classic animation history, Steamboat Arcana 1928 combines timeless tarot symbolism with the whimsical energy of vintage animation.
Cards and guidebook are in English.
Cards:
78 tarot cards & Bonus Cards
Standard Deck Card Size:
70 × 120 mm
Cardstock:
330 gsm black core
Finish:
Matte linen finish
Edges:
Neutral edges
Standard Deck Box Type:
Rigid magnetic flip box
Guidebook:
Included
Language:
English
Steamboat Arcana 1928 is a tarot deck inspired by the playful spirit and visual language of the earliest era of animation. Illustrated by Lisa Kubia, the deck draws from the bold movement, expressive characters, and theatrical storytelling that defined animated films of the late 1920s.
Each of the 78 cards reinterprets traditional tarot imagery through lively scenes filled with adventurous characters, rhythmic motion, and vintage cartoon charm. While rooted in the symbolism of the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot tradition, the artwork introduces a sense of humor, exploration, and visual storytelling inspired by the earliest days of animated cinema.
The deck celebrates a moment in creative history when animation was experimental, energetic, and full of imagination. Characters dance, sail, perform, and explore across the cards, bringing the tarot to life through the lens of early cartoon artistry.
Designed for tarot readers, collectors, and fans of classic animation history, Steamboat Arcana 1928 combines timeless tarot symbolism with the whimsical energy of vintage animation.
Cards and guidebook are in English.
Cards:
78 tarot cards & Bonus Cards
Standard Deck Card Size:
70 × 120 mm
Cardstock:
330 gsm black core
Finish:
Matte linen finish
Edges:
Neutral edges
Standard Deck Box Type:
Rigid magnetic flip box
Guidebook:
Included
Language:
English
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