In this unique, illustrated collection, Literary Witches co-creator Katy Horan resurrects the real and fictional women (and men) of twenty traditional murder ballads, exploring their legacy in modern American music and culture. Murder Ballads is 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. 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. Mysterious and alluring as the songs themselves, Murder Ballads will delight history enthusiasts, armchair musicologists, true crime fans (and critics), as well as anyone who appreciates the darker side of folk music.
Sobre o autor(a)
Horan, Katy
Katy Horan canaliza o arquétipo da bruxa por meio de seus desenhos e pinturas de bruxas vovozinhas dos Apalaches, cerimônias de lua cheia e magia popular estranha. Seu trabalho foi exibido em galerias em toda a América do Norte e publicado em antologias como Beasts!, The Exquisite Book e Dark Inspiration. |
| ISBN | 9781524889265 |
| Autor(a) | Horan, Katy |
| Editora | Andrew Mcmeel Publisher |
| Ano de edição | 2025 |
| Páginas | 144 |
| Acabamento | Capa Dura |
| Dimensões | 23,60 X 18,50 |