{"product_id":"murder-ballads-illustrated-lyrics-lore","title":"Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics \u0026 Lore","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMurder Ballads \u003c\/span\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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMysterious and alluring as the songs themselves, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMurder Ballads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewill delight history enthusiasts, armchair musicologists, true crime fans (and critics), as well as anyone who appreciates the darker side of folk music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon and Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52140506677566,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/3364\/4094\/files\/71OhhVN0knL._SL1500.jpg?v=1756230454","url":"https:\/\/100tsabshop.com\/products\/murder-ballads-illustrated-lyrics-lore","provider":"Taylor Street Art and Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}