Codex Metallum - The secret art of metal decoded (Hardcover)

A sumptuous, illustrated guide to the symbolism of heavy metal, told through 300 of its greatest album covers Metal music has consistently offered some of the most gnarly artwork to accompany it's equally hardcore music, this book is a celebration of just that! More than any other genre of music, metal is steeped in a rich world of symbolism. From death and the devil to mythology and fantasy, its record covers are awash with iconography that carries a complex deeper meaning. In Codex Metallum, more than 80 of these visual themes are explored and explained, accompanied by 300 of metal's most incredible album covers, including Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Motoerhead, Black Sabbath, Rammstein and more. With bespoke illustrations from Rammstein collaborators Fortifem, this unique guide decodes the genre's imagery, ranging from serpents and demons to sigils, castles, zombies, dragons and more. Packaged in a stunning leather-effect case with foil finishes, Codex Metallum is a beautiful object in its own right, and essential reading for any metalhead.

General

Imprint:	Cassell
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2021
Authors:	Alt236 • Maxwell
Dimensions:	278 x 226 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-1-78840-337-5
Categories:	Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Fantasy Books > Arts & Architecture > Industrial / commercial art & design > Illustration & commercial art > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > Iconography, subjects depicted in art > Religious subjects depicted in art Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > Heavy metal & progressive Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > Heavy metal & progressive
LSN:	1-78840-337-1
Barcode:	9781788403375

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