The b+w back design--a flourish based on the recursive Fibonacci spiral--is moderately handsome but
would look better in a well chosen color. The pips and indices are compressions of fractal patterns
and therefore inevitably have a faint and gracelessly meshy appearance. The court cards could have
been much more attractive in full color rather than here in monochrome. As a student of mathematics
I not only appreciate but am grateful for this deck. However, I can only sympathize that the design
approach does not result in a more successful visual effect. Even so this deck can be enjoyed for
its theory and intentions. I think a card deck is actually an excellent vehicle to present the
golden ratio and hope there will be further attempts to derive something duly beautiful from this
potentially perfect concept.
Much appreciated.
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