The Amanda Palmer Tarot

The Amanda Palmer Tarot is a collaborative 78-card deck that reinterprets the classic Rider-Waite system through the artistic lens of Amanda Palmer's persona and work. Conceived within a fan forum, the project grew to involve 78 distinct artists, each contributing a unique card. This diverse artistic approach results in a deck that functions as a portable art show, showcasing a wide array of styles and media from photographers, illustrators, painters, and sculptors.

The deck received Amanda Palmer's blessing and was successfully funded on Kickstarter in 2013, raising over $70,000 from 1,253 backers. It was printed in a traditional tarot size of 2.75" by 4.75" and packaged in a custom cardboard tuck box. A limited edition cedar box with a laser-etched lid was also offered as a premium reward. The campaign explicitly stated that the printing was limited to the number of decks backed, ensuring its status as a collectible item.

Each card offers a unique artistic perspective, creating a varied visual experience that reflects the multifaceted nature of its muse. The deck is noted to contain artistic nudity, aligning with the often provocative and unfiltered nature of Amanda Palmer's own art. This project stands as a testament to fan creativity and community collaboration, transforming a shared inspiration into a tangible and unique tarot experience.

This deck is primarily for fans of Amanda Palmer who appreciate her artistic style and wish to engage with tarot through a personalized, fan-created lens. It also appeals to collectors of unique, artist-driven tarot decks, especially those interested in collaborative projects or decks with diverse artistic styles. Readers who are comfortable with artistic nudity and enjoy a non-traditional, eclectic visual experience will find this deck engaging. It is suitable for experienced Rider-Waite-Smith readers who can interpret familiar symbolism through varied artistic interpretations.

The Amanda Palmer Tarot originated in a fan forum, where a single Amanda Palmer-inspired tarot card sparked the idea for a full deck. M. C. Matz spearheaded the project, bringing together 78 talented artists to create individual card interpretations. The project gained the blessing of Amanda Palmer herself, evolving from a community idea into a fully realized deck. The collaborative nature, involving a diverse array of artists working in various media, was central to its creation, culminating in a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2013.