Overview
A sumptuous, illustrated guide to the symbolism of heavy metal, told through 300 of its greatest album coversMetal 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, Motörhead, Black Sabbath, Rammstein and more. With bespoke illustrations from Rammstein collaborators Førtifem, 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.
The book, Codex Metallum: The Secret Art of Metal - The Hidden Meanings Behind Metal’s Greatest Album Covers [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9781788403375 in Hardcover by Alt236, Maxwell may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
Details
Format:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
10/12/2021
ISBN-10:
1788403371
ISBN-13:
9781788403375
Pages:
192
Publisher:
Octopus
