The Pulp Tarot by Todd Alcott - 78-Card Deck with Gilded Edges & Hardcover Box

A breathtaking fusion of tarot tradition and vintage pulp fiction aesthetics—unlike anything you've seen before.

The Pulp Tarot by Todd Alcott is a stunning reimagining of the classic tarot deck through the lens of mid-20th century American pulp magazines. Each of the 78 cards is designed to evoke the dramatic, lurid covers of 1940s and '50s crime, adventure, and sci-fi pulps—complete with bold typography, vivid colors, and noir-inspired imagery. This is tarot as you've never experienced it: where The Fool becomes a pulp hero, The High Priestess channels femme fatale mystique, and every card tells a story worthy of a dime-store thriller.

What Makes This Deck Extraordinary

• Utterly Unique Aesthetic – Reimagines tarot through vintage pulp magazine covers from the golden age of American fiction
• Created by Todd Alcott – Hollywood screenwriter (Antz, Curtain Call) and visual artist known for blending classic rock lyrics with vintage imagery
• Gilded Edges – Premium finishing adds a touch of luxury to the pulp aesthetic
• Hardcover Keepsake Box – Presented in a book-style box that doubles as display piece
• Dramatic Guidebook – 45-47 page booklet with card descriptions written in theatrical pulp fiction style
• High-Quality Production – Printed on 350gsm premium cardstock for durability and feel

Perfect For

• Collectors seeking truly one-of-a-kind decks
• Fans of vintage pulp fiction, noir, and mid-century aesthetics
• Readers who appreciate tarot as both divination tool and art form
• Those drawn to dramatic, narrative-driven imagery
• Gift-giving for lovers of vintage Americana and esoteric arts

The Artist's Vision

Todd Alcott, a Santa Monica-based screenwriter and artist, began his visual art practice by pairing classic rock lyrics with vintage magazine covers. This playful approach to cultural mashup found its perfect expression in The Pulp Tarot, where each card becomes a standalone pulp magazine cover. The result is a deck that honors tarot's archetypal structure while creating an entirely new visual language—one steeped in the drama, danger, and romance of pulp fiction's golden age.

A Deck That Tells Stories

Every card in The Pulp Tarot is designed as a complete narrative moment. The imagery draws you into miniature dramas: mysterious strangers, dangerous liaisons, cosmic revelations, and noir-tinged mysteries. The accompanying guidebook enhances this storytelling approach, describing each card with the breathless prose style of vintage pulp fiction, making readings feel like unfolding serialized adventures.

What's Included

• 78 Tarot Cards: Complete Major and Minor Arcana with pulp fiction artwork
• Guidebook: 45-47 pages with dramatic card descriptions
• Hardcover Keepsake Box: Book-style presentation box
• Gilded Edges: Premium gold edging on cards

Deck Details

• Artist: Todd Alcott
• Publisher: The Unemployed Philosophers Guild
• ISBN-13: 978-1552674895
• Number of Cards: 78 (22 Major Arcana, 56 Minor Arcana)
• Card Size: 12 × 7 cm (4.75" × 2.75")
• Card Stock: 350gsm premium paper
• Special Features: Gilded edges, hardcover box
• Guidebook: 45-47 pages
• Weight: 380g
• Recommended Age: 18+

For those who've been searching for a tarot deck that breaks the mold, The Pulp Tarot delivers. This is a deck that proves tarot can be simultaneously reverent and revolutionary, honoring tradition while creating something genuinely new. Whether you're a seasoned reader or a collector of extraordinary decks, this is one you won't find anywhere else.