{"product_id":"9781524889265","title":"Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics \u0026 Lore","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this unique, illustrated collection, \u003ci\u003eLiterary Witches\u003c\/i\u003e co-creator Katy Horan unearths the true and fictional stories behind twenty traditional murder ballads, exploring the beauty and horror of the art form through stories, lyrics, and original illustrations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMurder Ballads \u003c\/i\u003eis a guide to the origins and cultural impact of murder ballads as a music genre, covering its roots in patriarchal violence and white supremacy, as well as its contemporary relationship to true crime.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e From “Delia's Gone” to “The Death of Queen Jane,” each of twenty carefully chosen ballads is accompanied by one of Horan’s beautifully macabre illustrations and a thoroughly researched reflection on the song's history and evolution. At the back of the book, readers can browse a list of essential recordings for each ballad.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Mysterious and alluring as the songs themselves, \u003ci\u003eMurder Ballads \u003c\/i\u003ewill delight history enthusiasts, armchair musicologists, true crime fans (and critics), as well as anyone who appreciates the darker side of folk music.","brand":"Andrews McMeel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42370561507389,"sku":"9781524889265","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9781524889265_p0.jpg?v=1771582505","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9781524889265","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}