This deck is based on the most popular tarot deck in the 18th and 19th centuries, which has been the inspiration for all the contemporary decks available today. This means that this deck is as original as it is possible to get at present. The redrawn original images have had the colours of the original enhanced, which give this deck a nice look and feel. Those new to the tarot will find the accompanying booklet very useful as it gives the known history of the tarot deck and pattern, advice on how to assign meaning to the trump, court and pip cards as well as useful hints on how to read them. The booklet, however, is not limited to the universal tarot of marseilles deck, but can also be consulted if one uses another deck. If you are looking for a tarot deck that is as untainted by other people's interpretations and imaginations as possible, I can recommend this deck to you.