Folk Music Artworks

Discover the rich visual and musical heritage of folk traditions through a unique collection of interviews, rare promotional artwork, and archival material gathered over eight years of publishing.

Rather than presenting a chronological history of folk music, this 236-page volume offers a personal journey through the artists, imagery and stories that continue to shape the genre today. From pioneering acts that blended traditional melodies with contemporary music to modern artists exploring ancient myths, folklore and cultural identity, the book captures the many ways folk traditions remain alive and relevant.

Featuring exclusive interviews with influential artists, including Dead Can Dance, Skyclad, Nytt Land, Wolcensmen, and many more, readers gain first-hand insight into the creative process, inspirations and cultural backgrounds behind their music.

Alongside the interviews is a carefully curated collection of rare flyers, posters, promotional artwork and memorabilia, preserving the visual identity of folk concerts, festivals and underground releases. Many of these pieces were originally created as temporary promotional material, yet today they serve as valuable documents of music history and graphic design.

Whether your interests lie in traditional folk music, darkwave, folk metal, dark folk or acoustic traditions from around the world, this book celebrates the artists, artwork and visual culture that have accompanied the evolution of the genre.

Perfect for music enthusiasts, collectors, designers, historians and anyone interested in the visual culture surrounding folk music, this book is both an engaging read and a beautifully illustrated archive.

Interviews with: Anathema, Arabrot, Jarboe, Dead Can Dance, Michael Hirst, Leon Hendrix, King Dude, Árstíðir, Ataraxia, Pavey Ark, Atlas Pain, Caspar Brötzmann, Cellar Darling, Conny Ochs, Darkher, Feuerschwanz, Forefather, Furor Gallico, Green Carnation, Hekate, Henry Diltz, Ignea, Kaunan, Korpiklaani, Leila Abdul-Rauf, Lord Orots, Morgan Rider, Mütterlein, Noéta, Nytt Land, Orphaned Land, Saltatio Mortis, Skyclad, Solomonar, Spectrale, Subterranean Masquerade, The Chant of Trees, The Lovecraft Sextet, Theigns & Thralls, Wilderun, Wisdom of Crowds, Wolcensmen.

Book specifications
Dimensions 20.96 x 1.96 x 27.94 cm
Matt hardback colour cover
236 black and white pages
Printed on uncoated art paper
Ethically sourced

Release date 03/07/2026

This book is for historical and educational purposes. All concert flyers, posters, and related materials remain the property of their respective creators and rights holders. No copyright claims are made regarding third-party imagery, logos, or trademarks. Images are reproduced under fair use for commentary, research, and preservation of music history. If you are a rights holder with concerns, please contact us. No A.I. art or A.I. copy tools have been used to make this book.