Born of the Night: The Gothic Fantasy Artwork of Joseph Vargo

The art work in this deck was what started me collecting tarot cards that had beautiful art work and sparked an interest in learning to draw and paint. This deck is beautiful. It would seem as if a deck with gothic fantasy would tend to be dark, but it actually isn't. The meanings assigned to the individual cards tends to have messages of hope rather than negativity.

I love this book. It really just helped me get inspired to continue on working on drawing so I could be successful in the area like Joseph Vargo. I didn't find anything wrong with the book it is actually very gorgeous and I am very,very careful with it. If I am taking it somewhere I put it in its box that it was delivered in so it has some protection.I love the descriptions and the quotes in the book especially the last stanza for the picture 'NeverMore' from Poe's 'The Raven' :)I would recommend this to anyone who is curious about Vargo and his works or about Gothic art itself..truly a jewel

Being aware of the work of Vargo as musician - Nox Arcana - I felt curious about his production as visual artist. After going through the book - text and pictures - I was left with mixed feelings. Not being an art critic I nevertheless sensed there was a unbalance in his art production. His depictions of the human figure are weaker than his backgrounds and monsters. I know he didn't go to an art school and that's perhaps what's missing in his drawing of the human figure: depth, proportion, reality. Now his monsters are something else. His gargoyles are magnificent,and he masters the drawing and painting of stone as very rarely seen. So the latter seem much more alive than the human figures.All in all it is a good choice to get introduced to Joseph Vargo artwork.And it made me willing to wait and see the following publications of the kind.

I’m so glad I got this book. I love gothic art and Joseph Vargo is amazing. Huge fan of his work and music. Beautiful gothic art work.

Beautiful and spooky artworks! I just love those pictures in this book! Highly recommended for all of us who are Goth or simply attracted to the Dark Side.

If you admire his work like I do (since 2002), you would not be disappointed. It is dark, sexy and encaptivating. Basically, anything you could ask for from Mr. Vargo.

This book has the most stunning artwork - some are hauntingly beautiful, others are down right ghoulish - as you would expect I guess. I would love to be able to make some of the gowns that are featured - they are fabulous!

I've been a fan for almost 40 years...it's about time we get a book of artwork!!! Thank you!