About the author
Matt Hughes is an illustrator and deck designer working in an Art Nouveau style for U.S. Games Systems. His Ethereal Visions Tarot and its Luna Edition present an 80-card deck, two cards beyond the standard Major Arcana, rendered with iridescent and gold foil stamping and accompanied by a 140-page guidebook of hand-drawn imagery. A related project, Dreamscape Oracle, is a 32-card deck built around animal spirit guides and mythological archetypes, exploring dream imagery through the same decorative visual language. Across these decks Hughes applies a consistent aesthetic, ornate line work, flowing forms, and metallic detailing, to standard tarot and oracle structures rather than reinventing their divinatory content. The books and decks are aimed at collectors and tarot readers drawn to elaborately illustrated, display-worthy decks as much as to their use in readings.
📖 Where to start with Matt Hughes
💬 What our editors say about Matt Hughes's books
“Matt Hughes delivers a visually arresting deck that prioritizes aesthetic splendor alongside divinatory utility. The hand-drawn illustrations and gold foil details are undeniably stunning, making this a standout piece for display…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ethereal Visions Illuminated Tarot Deck: Elegant 80-Card Art Nouveau Tarot Deck with Gold Foil, Full-Color 140-Page Guidebook, Hand-Drawn Illustration
“While visually stunning and spiritually uplifting, this deck may not suit readers who prefer rigorous academic analysis or traditional tarot symbolism. It is best for those seeking intuitive, symbolic guidance rather than…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Dreamscape Oracle: Deluxe 32-Card Art Nouveau Deck with Gold-Foil Stamping, Animal Spirit Guides, Mythology, Messages from the Dream Realm, Ancestral
“The Ethereal Visions Tarot Luna Edition is a visually stunning addition to any collection, defined by its Art Nouveau inspiration and shimmering foil details. While the aesthetic appeal is undeniable, this deck may not suit…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ethereal Visions Tarot Luna Edition: Elegant 80-Card Art Nouveau Tarot Deck, Iridescent Silver Foil Stamping, Full-Color 140-Page Guidebook, Hand-Draw
📋 Editions by Matt Hughes in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereal Visions Illuminated Tarot Deck: Elegant 80-Card Art Nou | — | U.S. Games Systems, Inc. | — | 9781572819252 |
| Dreamscape Oracle: Deluxe 32-Card Art Nouveau Deck with Gold-Foi | 2021 | U.S. Games Systems, Inc. | — | 9781646710553 |
| Ethereal Visions Tarot Luna Edition: Elegant 80-Card Art Nouveau | 2023 | U.S. Games Systems, Inc. | 140 | 9781646711123 |
