{"product_id":"codex-metallum","title":"Codex Metallum","description":"\u003cb\u003eA sumptuous, illustrated guide to the symbolism of heavy metal, told through 300 of its greatest album covers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003eCodex Metallum\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Packaged in a stunning leather-effect case with foil finishes, \u003ci\u003eCodex Metallum\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful object in its own right, and essential reading for any metalhead.\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57314979840382,"sku":"NW9781788403375","price":23.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781788403375.jpg?v=1778711891","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/codex-metallum","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}