{"product_id":"murder-ballads-9781524889265","title":"Murder Ballads","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this unique, illustrated collection, \u003ci\u003eLiterary Witches\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\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, a brief but thoroughly researched reflection, and suggestions for further listening.\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":51040965132631,"sku":"9781524889265","price":15.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781524889265.jpg?v=1750948430","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/murder-ballads-9781524889265","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}