{"product_id":"murder-ballads-illustrated-lyrics-lore-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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrews McMeel Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781524889265\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144","brand":"Katy Horan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45150734942389,"sku":"9781524889265","price":18.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_803c4a7f-fa25-4902-8461-aaec70086b0a.jpg?v=1741105206","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/murder-ballads-illustrated-lyrics-lore-9781524889265","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}