I admit to purchasing this deck solely because of the artwork. The cards are so well done and utterly gorgeous. A friend had a deck she let me go through last year because I was considering creating one of my own. She pulled this one out and I was blown away. It didn't hurt that the size is just right for my large hands. The finish is crisp and bright. Just an all-around beautiful deck. If you can find it for less than $40 I wouldn't hesitate to pick one up.