Kriek, Erik
In the Pines: 5 Murder Ballads
- ISBN 13:
- 9781786892140
- author:
- Kriek, Erik
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Canongate Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 136
- Dimensions:
- 28.2 x 20.5 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Comics & Graphic Novels, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
In the Pines 5 Murder Ballads by Erik Kriek The murder ballad has long been a staple of American roots music, its origins tracing back to Britain and Scandinavia. These songs tell raw stories of love, betrayal, violence, life, and death, their dark tales unfolding in eerie, bloody, wistful narratives. Inspired by the classics of the genre and contemporary artists such as Steve Earle, Nick Cave, and Gillian Welch, Erik Kriek has crafted five graphic narratives that embody the spirit of the murder ballad tradition. Each tale is a haunting exploration of the human condition, delving into the darkest corners of the forest where wild roses grow and ghosts wander. In these pages, you'll discover a world of strange and wistful tales, their long-buried secrets unfolding in song.
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