Wednesday, April 22, 2009

"Beyond the Valley of the Dolls" Tarot Deck

As you guys have probably gathered by now, I have a real problem with exploitation media that doesn't deliver what it promises.  That's why it's so refreshing to receive a link from my uber-pal Joan Arkham under the header "DOES WHAT IT SAYS ON THE TIN."

Witness the "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls" tarot deck, created by artist Howard Hallis.  Goddamn, I love that groovy-ass mess of a movie--for more Russ Meyer glee, you can read my review of "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls" here.  This may not be my happening, but it sure is freaking me out, baby!

12 comments:

The Vicar of VHS said...

But wait...if Z-Man is the Magician, who's the Devil? Or Death? Or does Z-Man appear on most of the major arcana? :P

Throw in a Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! Ouija board and a Vixen! haruspicy kit, and we might well have a new cult a-brewin!

Great stuff, Joan and Kate! Thanks!

Paul Brazill said...

Fantastic!

deejay4d3 said...

That fuckin top shelf. I have to have a set. Will never get tired of this movie.

Fred said...

I would have pegged Z-Man for the High Priestess myself. Is this anything like the deck of cards my Dad gave me with pictures of big chested women? And is there any truth to the rumor that throwing the I-Ching too often makes you grow hair on your palms?

Tenebrous Kate said...

Indeed, guys--this sure beats out the Naked Lady Playing Cards I keep in the glove compartment of my car (you know, for boobs-and-gambling related EMERGENCIES). I'm impressed that the artist completed the major arcana--I've gotten as far as saying "gee, wouldn't it be neat to design a tarot deck?" before tossing that idea into my ever-expanding Pile Of Awesome And Never-To-Be-Completed Ideas.

joanarkham said...

I'm glad to be of service.

(IYKWIM)

Pax Romano said...

Must have these!

aironlater said...

Did you know that "Carrie Nation" whom the band was named after in BTVOTD was born in KY, my home state. You're random trivia bit o the day.

Scandy Tangerine Man said...

Wow...definitely the coolest thing I've seen in weeks. The idea feels so natural, it's as if it should've been done long ago. Thanks.

ZantiMissKnit said...

Okay, I totally need this!

Just found your blog at random (looking for Chiller Theatre stuff) -- I'll need to add it to my reads!

Thanks!

Tenebrous Kate said...

I feel like, having come late to the "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls" party, I'm finally in the company of a great, groovy and overwhelmingly awesome bunch of people :)

Anonymous said...

Of all the things I need right this effing minit!!!!!