The cards of this deck are very sturdy, with a nice linen finish that is well sealed with a plastic coating. The images are nice and vibrant, which makes it easier to help learn the practice. I bought another deck, people send the pictures weren't as good, they were right. There is a small booklet enclosed which gives ?a summary meaning for each card , ?and in the back there are a few samples friends ?that are explained. ?Well not comprehensive, ?along with my own intuition I did find this a great jumping-off point to get involved immediately. ?For some strange reason, I seem to have a special relationship with this deck, so I highly recommend it for purchase and hope that you find the same. Be open, I guess.. ?Unless you already have or plan to make a bag to keep the deck within, I suggest going ahead and purchasing one at the same time because you end up wanting one. Along perhaps with some clarifying crystals and some selenite wands in case you don't already have those as well.