Taschen Library of Esoterica: Tarot and Astrology [Esoteric Look-at-the-book]

A quick look at the two first volumes in Taschen's Library of Esoterica series: "Tarot" and "Astrology".
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Tarot:
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Astrology:
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Understanding Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot:
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[@myshadowkungfu]

An esoteric salesman. Of the world.

[@dEAthlikEstAtic]

tarot cards do have some of the best art i've seen. so many interpretations, it's beautiful.

[@4everseekingwisdom690]

You're killing me bud.. My library has swollen exponentialy since I started watching your channel... By the way there's a great book from missatonic called "the hanged God odinn grimnir" that is quite revealing

[@brandoncallaway8835]

Yep, me too... A hobby I can't afford.... If he only showed a couple really bad books every other time he made a video then it would be better on my wallet.

[@augustineriley5582]

@@brandoncallaway8835 :)

[@4everseekingwisdom690]

@@augustineriley5582 well said

[@kenclarkeis]

Already have the Tarot one, I am one of those deck obsessed collectors you mention. Just ordered the Astrology one on the strength of you review.

[@lidu6363]

I have to be really careful lest you turn me into a book collector.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Hahaha 😄 wouldn't want that 😄 Best of luck resisting, though! 😝🙏

[@gandhi1945]

Occult books cost tons, need to make me own gold first

[@igcometa]

Give in to your hunger, childe.

[@ashhunt3514]

Added these to my Amazon wish-list a few weeks back. Glad to see one of my favourite KZbinrs reviewing them.

[@spireaci]

Thank you so much for this rewiew. I found it amazing! I knew about the books but your review definetley convinced me to purchase them. Please keep doing this!

[@laurenmorgana6429]

Thank you very much for your reviews, some excellent and beautiful books brought to light!

[@captainmeow5335]

Wow, what beautiful books. Dammit. Well, that's another two books I'd like. (Need)

[@rehab222151]

I truly love tarot cards, my spiritual journey started with me trying to understand everything in the picture, and I kept searching and searching until I was introduced to the tree of life. It is the art of life in my opinion.

[@martinwilliams9866]

The Tree of Life historically has nothing to do with the Tarot, sorry!

[@CuriosityRocks]

Just discovered you, this is a wonderful and clearly filmed review 😁 I am an artist and adore Taschen and collecting art books 🥰🥰

[@patrickodonovan5066]

Fascinating. Thank you for putting this up.

[@LeanneAuroraBlue]

I just found your channel as I was looking for beautiful book reviews thanks you for showing us some of your favourites.

[@bloglivethehighve]

OMG This is beautiful! Both my passion! Thk u millions!

[@MaximilianSteelflex]

At 3:39 there is an outstanding sketch of Thoth adjusting the aerial on his radio. Great video and a beautiful book. I picked up a copy after watching and have been adoring the artwork in it. Taschen really do art reproduction like no one else.

[@damondarkwalker]

Awesome! Taschen is the best. Also love when you say "a single book on the Tarot" then pull out the Milo book (which I also purchased thanks to your channel).

[@chopperbison8298]

MUST HAVE!🕯️🦉🕯️thx 4 the review

[@MachuBaxter]

Thanks for the review! Not sure these would have popped up on my radar otherwise. Ordered the Tarot this evening and already looking forward to the Witchcraft release! 📚🪱🤓

[@buffy377]

Ive been a collector and reader of tarot for over 20 and I absolutely have to have these books!

[@igcometa]

Such tempting books. The art alone is exquisite.

[@athenassigil5820]

Thanks again! Yup, I just bought both of these...got the Astrology book earlier today and the Tarot book is due tomorrow. These books are inexpensive wonders! I'm thinking of picking up the Alchemy and Mysticism book, as well. It's only 25 bucks Canadian! These 2 were 50 each, but even at that price, what a steal! The art, articles and presentation is top notch.

[@TheHokkaidogaijin]

Ordered Immediately, thanks for the recommendation

[@NickBatinaComposer]

wow, i don’t think I’ve ever seen a cover of a book verge more into art than function like this, that’s gorgeous 👀

[@justinbirkholz7814]

Wow! Those are probably the most beautiful books I've ever seen! My god...

[@luckystrike757]

Thank you. Just ordered these - how could I not? Looks like the tarot book is arriving tomorrow:) great review as always.

[@ianbauer4703]

When you rubbed the cover of the Astrology book, my brain said: Sold!

[@charlesrae3793]

"It's nowhere near as pretty!" Aesthetic considerations rule!

[@AntoinetteTarot]

Brilliant to see these. I have been wondering if they stood up and matched the artwork to knowledge.

[@Steamforger]

Beautiful books! Thanks for the video, Foolish Fish.

[@sabrinakrisb4672]

Gorgeous print!

[@rosyloveslearning3013]

You are spending my money!!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

[@middleburyastrology]

Looks wonderful. Thanks for the video. Everything Taschen produces is indeed such high quality. Handling these crafts like astrology is best done with thoughtful care, and I imagine they did just that. Great stuff, thank you! Happy to find your channel. Just subscribed :)

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Thanks for the sub, and for the kind words, @middlebury astrology! 😊🙏

[@andyd2986]

Wow.. those cover designs!

[@MsGnor]

Dazzling, I want to roll around inside these books!! 🥰❤‍🔥

[@madwitch9977]

I HAVE these books, they are amazing! enjoy. I can't wait for a Witchcraft Book!!!!. I have been lucky enough to have the Gentleman's Props version and it is quite something.

[@RebelleFleur5]

These books are works of art! 😍

[@QuaesitorDei]

Thanks for all the reviews Dennis. I've created quite the library off of your recommendations alone. These are the 1st copies I bought. I hope there's a kabbalistic edition released. I don't want the plant magick but I can't help but think my taschen collection is incomplete without it. My TikTok is still going CRAZY thanks to one of the videos I shared on my page. Who knew esoterica would be sooooo popular on tiktok! Lol. There is definitely a space for you and with the following you have I know you'll get access to the creator fund sooner rather than later. 10000 followers I think and you get it. Please make a page. Quick Fooloish Fish quips are what my lunch breaks need lol

[@deathstarHQ]

These are incredible, i can't believe the price i was expecting affordable for the quality to be at least £60, definetly going to get both, and I will use your links when doing so... thankyou!

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Thank you! I really appreciate your support! 😄👍

[@niksatt4843]

I noticed Dune on your shelf, good man. Nice looking copy too.

[@vans4menu]

I don’t know why my first thought was I wish I had these incredible books to marvel at as a kid, they would have made a huge impact on me !

[@bloglivethehighve]

So true! My kids love the Tarot cards I have.... they play allot with them and make stories based on their art.... and they ask me about stars at night...and their astrology. I m so happy because it does make them more conscious of what humanity is :)

[@Itsunclegabby]

I somehow managed to only buy the first volume. Just bought 2 books on Kaballah this week. I need to calm down! Thank you, Mr. Fish. 🥰

[@ambersintron2298]

Gorgeous 💓

[@jesselucian106]

So far I just have Taschen’s book on alchemy and mysticism. Haven’t gotten close to reading it yet, but I look forward to it! I feel like it’s one of those books you can probably inflict severe head trauma with if you were to throw it at somebody.

[@QuaesitorDei]

Just order understanding alister Crowleys thoth tarot book. Missed that one. Thanks. Looks like im going to have to learn a new deck. Pfffff. Not an easy path this finding yourself business is it. 😊 🌹 ❤️ ✝️

[@eleven9286]

Just found the Astrology book at a local shop. I love the vibrant art, but the information presented is a very basic and a general overview. Great for someone completely new to Astrology or Tarot. I just found myself thinking, "Wow, that's ALL they wrote??" In a couple sections.

[@Sk8erMorris]

Thanks for saying this. I'm new to Astrology; would you recommend a better book? I can do with out the art.

[@goodshiplollipop]

Fellow proud owner of these two lovely affordable books

[@oaxacachaka]

I think I need you to review bookshelves next, please. "Exquisite adjustable shelves of mahogany". You do a good job of making these books appealing. Too good :)

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Hehe! 😄 I'm looking into getting a carpenter in to get something wall-covering installed. The 5x5 KALLAX is all very well, but my library is expanding too fast 😄

[@12marcusboy]

Hi foolish fish nice video. I just wondered if you have reviewed or looked into 'the teachings of silver birch' yet? Kind regards.

[@rosyloveslearning3013]

P.S. - I ordered both books and shall have them Saturday, March 13th.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Wooh! Enjoy! 😄

[@jipatkinson2940]

Thankyou.

[@immersivegamer7640]

Oh man... I found your channel by googling The Esoteric library series from TASCHEN. I watched the video - and immediately thought - "hey this guy has some really interesting stuff on his shelf" I froze some frames in the video to check the books you have in the background. Then I thought "maybe if I go into videos he talks a bit about the stuff he collected" - and BAM - the featured video is "The Bookshelf tour" ;) Awesome. Insta-sub from me. Will be exploring your channel and wishing you a great day man!

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Hehe! Enjoy! 😄🙏

[@GnosticChild]

Hey I saw these in the bookstore

[@gmccaughry]

Fantastic production indeed... no point trying to compete with Taschen on that front. -- I'm even wondering if they don't have (as in own) their own printing/binding facility.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

I wouldn't be surprised...

[@KirschblutenTsunami]

I just purchased those two and I'm shocked by how thick they are considering the price. Taschen is so affordable yet so well designed. I can't. I really hope the essays are good because I kinda wanna read more about the history :/

[@astoriarosewood5135]

What do you think about the contents excluding the admittedly very beautiful artwork? I’m wanting to buy them but I don’t see much in the way of text from this flip through!

[@KirschblutenTsunami]

@@astoriarosewood5135 I would say it is definitiv more art focused. The essays are nice and informative, but I find them too short and not rich enough of information for my taste. Some of the authors text are very... idk not that interessting imo. I think I wished for more historical and social analysis (there is still a lot of it in it!) but on the other hand this is not supposed to book for students or something. As I said I wished for more but for the price I would say it's fair. I still enjoy(ed) them a lot and they look beautiful!

[@KirschblutenTsunami]

@@astoriarosewood5135 But it could also be that you would enjoy them a lot. Depends on what you are looking for :)

[@astoriarosewood5135]

@@KirschblutenTsunami Thanks for letting me know! From what I’ve gathered after more research, that seems to be the opinion of many. I’ll still purchase it as an art piece, but I’ll definitely purchase something a little more comprehensive as a functional or practical guide.

[@RebelleFleur5]

I can't even... 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@starojunes]

Oh wow I even saw Lenormand cards in the Tarot book. I wonder what that book has to say about that.

[@missalpha_essence3926]

The cover is from the Manzel Tarot.

[@Aprendiendoconamor787]

Nice books🎉🎉🎉

[@FoolishFishBooks]

It's a lovely series! Fifth volume on Sacred sites will be released shortly (2024)

[@abhilasha9608]

God I *hope* they stay in print by the time I'm able to buy one😭

[@omnihuntress208128]

Very exquisite art absolutely beautiful. Could you inform us where to get those two books at??? Thank you very much and have a very wonderful day...

[@FoolishFishBooks]

As always, links are in the description 😊🙏

[@omnihuntress208128]

@@FoolishFishBooks Thank You Very Much Foolish Fish. I added the books to my wish list so when the time comes I can purchase the books later on...

[@bookmedia67]

Well, I removed this from my Amazon list, thinking that I don't need yet another book on the tarot. I just ordered it lololol.

[@mikaelkaukomieli4071]

Bought both but unsure how are they knowledge wise?

[@Evelyn-zn6td]

What other tarot books do you like?

[@muttndog]

Thanks for this. I just ordered the 2 books (1st editions). The books shop owner sent an email stating "Astrology is a pre-order as it has yet to be published. As soon as the book is released your copy will be shipped to you" (Fri 12 March) Did you get a pre-release "reviewers" version?

[@FoolishFishBooks]

No, it came out last October.

[@plissken2245]

Hi, Just to be clear: to get a "firm grasp" on the tarot would the Taschen do well or is the Understanding AC's Thoth Tarota a better, more concise way to go? ty.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

No comparison. The Taschen book is an art book with some good information. Lon's Book is an in-depth adventure of discovery.

[@plissken2245]

@@FoolishFishBooks Thanks. Great channel, btw.

[@photophrenic]

Just a heads up, I beleive they are about to release the witchcraft volume any day now!

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Oh! Thank you Daniel!!

[@TechnoEsoterica]

Name one other book reviewer will gently caress the cover and spine of a book he's reviewing so you can hear the grain. This is what gets you those subscriptions!

[@tychocollapse]

Heartbreaking that Thoth deck isn't included in compilations like this, despite being essential. Damn copyright.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

the Thoth Aeon appears on p.387

[@2Worlds_and_InBetween]

#Sir. Winterborne is a good. (well imo, as this, err.. NewKid.... well Hear).

[@roblane5085]

$40 is a great deal for all that book.

[@pogoketchup1150]

I'm concerned with the fact that they state that Lon Milo DuQuette is a Rabbi... 😂

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Hahaha! Well, is alter-ego is, isn't he! 😂

[@Sumit-sp1fr]

What does fool means and fool has a dog below and zero above his head now a days we have Coke zero does it has anything to do with fool tarot card .. honestly I hate being a fool. I have stopped drinking Coke zero

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Hahaha! Notice the name of my channel 😉 I know only that I know nothing. Being ok with being a fool is a very important first step. Best wishes to you!

[@pissed555]

@@FoolishFishBooks Just like Socrates!

[@josiahsophia8938]

The fool card isn’t a bad one

[@Sumit-sp1fr]

@@FoolishFishBooks you will be amused to know that in fools tarot card the man or sometimes they show a women holds a flower on his or her hand ..In hindi language widely spoken in India .. flower in hindi is pronounced as phool /fool. Does this flower has anything to do with rosacrution.

[@martinwilliams9866]

The Fool is Diogenes!

[@brandoncallaway8835]

Thou shalt not covet the youtubers book collection... 😆 I am not jealous of anyone on earth accept you. When you turn 75 your going to have to open up a public library haha.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

😄 I'd love to!

[@icekng456]

i dont like the cover of the astrology, come on man

[@aaryantejus1491]

Thanks very much ❤🎉😊