Born in Italy and emigrated to America as a child, David Palladini's dual cultural background is expressed in the lush creativity of his work. After studying art, photography, and film at New York's Pratt Institute, Palladini's first professional assignment was as a photographer for the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. Palladini is know for the intense colors and dramatic delicacy of his work. Having drawn a variety of works, from movie posters to magazine covers, Palladiniis also know for his creation of The Aquarian Tarot and The New Palladini Tarot, both published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. Palladini has worked and lived in The Hamptons (New York State), Jamaica, and France. He currently lives in Newport Beach, California and continues to paint, write, and exhibit his work. Anastasia Haysler is a San Francisco writer who is also the head of Black Swan Press, which provides mainstream distribution and publication of works by authors, artists, and scholars of special cultural interest. When not traveling to her favorite cities of Florence, London, and Paris, she teaches Tarot and reads the cards for family, friends, and clients. She comments on Tarot, divination, and life in general on her blog at www.Tarot Pathways.com.