{"product_id":"book-hardcover-murder-balads","title":"Book (Hardcover) - Murder Balads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this unique, illustrated collection,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiterary Witches\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eco-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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom “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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMysterious and alluring as the songs themselves, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMurder Ballads\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewill delight history enthusiasts, armchair musicologists, true crime fans (and critics), as well as anyone who appreciates the darker side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52422306529440,"sku":"","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/2423\/files\/murder-ballads-9781524889265_lg.jpg?v=1745435754","url":"https:\/\/childishtendencies.com\/es\/products\/book-hardcover-murder-balads","provider":"Windy Woman Inc Family of Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}