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Witches
Steven Archer and Donna Lynch collaborate once again for a collection of illustrated poems and short stories about witches--some familiar and some secret; some based in history and lore, and some manifested directly from the minds of their creators. This 7″ by 10″, full-color art book includes more than 30 poems and paintings and is the sequel to Daughters of Lilith, their collaborative work released in 2010.
- GenresPoetry
67 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2018
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Donna Lynch
20 books50 followersDonna Lynch is a two-time Bram Stoker Award-nominated dark fiction writer, spoken word artist, and the co-founder—along with her husband, artist and musician Steven Archer—of the dark electro-rock band Ego Likeness (Metropolis Records). An active member of the Horror Writers Association, her published works include Isabel Burning, Red Horses, Driving Through the Desert; and the poetry collections In My Mouth, Ladies & Other Vicious Creatures, Daughters of Lilith, Witches, and the Ladies of Horror Fiction Award-winning Choking Back the Devil, among others.
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March 21, 2019
"We are in everything. Every story. Every century. / Every society. Every last corner of the planet. / Even if they call us by other names, we are what we are. / The gravest mistake is think we have slipped into myth, fallen into legend - / to think we aren't still moving through your mirrors, or waiting in the tangled woods." - Donna Lynch, 2017
Witches is a book of horror poetry written by Donna Lynch and fully illustrated by Steven Archer. In many of these poems, the inclusion of the illustration is just as important in order to fully experience each entry. Swirling colors, jewel tones, and no holds barred graphics really contribute to this symbiotic relationship.
Each one of these poems highlights a famous witch throughout history. Because I am who I am, I looked up various names and their history because I wanted, needed, to know more. Here are a few of my favorites from this collection:
The Bruja of the Winding Path
Some Like it Extremely Hot
Aleister Chose the Apple
Circe & Her Victims
Sycorax
The Harpy
Mother Tundra
The Last Temptation of Hester Prynne
The Green Queen of Thorns
Witches is a book of horror poetry written by Donna Lynch and fully illustrated by Steven Archer. In many of these poems, the inclusion of the illustration is just as important in order to fully experience each entry. Swirling colors, jewel tones, and no holds barred graphics really contribute to this symbiotic relationship.
Each one of these poems highlights a famous witch throughout history. Because I am who I am, I looked up various names and their history because I wanted, needed, to know more. Here are a few of my favorites from this collection:
The Bruja of the Winding Path
Some Like it Extremely Hot
Aleister Chose the Apple
Circe & Her Victims
Sycorax
The Harpy
Mother Tundra
The Last Temptation of Hester Prynne
The Green Queen of Thorns
March 13, 2019
*I was given a copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for my fair and honest review.*
Witches is a collection of poems, short stories and paintings by Donna Lynch and Steven Archer about, well, witches! Done in a graphic novel style, this collaboration introduces you to new and familiar figures, some based on history and some manifested entirely by their creators. The work, both written and painted, is done with strong emotion by artists skilled at their craft.
Witches is a medley of more than 30 poems and short stories by Donna Lynch, with matching paintings for each one by Steven Archer. This is the sequel to their previous collaboration- “Daughters of Lilith”, in 2010. This full color art book bases it's theme around witches, some from long ago, some from present day. Some well known, and some manufactured by the two co-creators to construct this aesthetically unique work.
I absolutely loved this book! From the first time I saw the cover, to the very end! The partnership of Donna Lynch and Steven Archer needs to become a regular occurrence for the literary and art world! The poems and shorts by Lynch are beautifully written. She is not consistent with her writing style, which means you never know how the next prose is going to go. Sometimes she's more forward and abrupt with her words, and other times she lets the words dance across the page. Meanwhile, Archer is matching her pace with his paintings. When Lynch's words are sharp, so is Archer's painting. When Lynch's words are more rhythmic and lyrical, Archer's brushstroke seemed to have glided across the canvas to meet her stride.
The work addresses themes of love and selflessness, hate and self destruction, all based around “witches”. I use this term loosely, as some used to believe that strong women were witches. When they were just self sufficient and didn't fit into societies status quo. This element is portrayed vividly by Lynch and addresses the issue of how society sees people that are on the fringes- therefore they are looked down upon, even though society put them there in the first place. It's a dichotomy that is as old as time itself, and sadly, continues today.
Witches is a powerful piece of art, birthed by a masterful poet and a skillful artist. Donna Lynch's poem's drip off the tongue with ease as Steven Archer's art is rich with texture and proficiency. Together they tell tales of the fantastic and the dejected. Unearthing some of societies forgotten injustices. It would seem that this duo is a yin to the other's yang. A union that I can only hope will happen again and very very soon!
Witches is a collection of poems, short stories and paintings by Donna Lynch and Steven Archer about, well, witches! Done in a graphic novel style, this collaboration introduces you to new and familiar figures, some based on history and some manifested entirely by their creators. The work, both written and painted, is done with strong emotion by artists skilled at their craft.
Witches is a medley of more than 30 poems and short stories by Donna Lynch, with matching paintings for each one by Steven Archer. This is the sequel to their previous collaboration- “Daughters of Lilith”, in 2010. This full color art book bases it's theme around witches, some from long ago, some from present day. Some well known, and some manufactured by the two co-creators to construct this aesthetically unique work.
I absolutely loved this book! From the first time I saw the cover, to the very end! The partnership of Donna Lynch and Steven Archer needs to become a regular occurrence for the literary and art world! The poems and shorts by Lynch are beautifully written. She is not consistent with her writing style, which means you never know how the next prose is going to go. Sometimes she's more forward and abrupt with her words, and other times she lets the words dance across the page. Meanwhile, Archer is matching her pace with his paintings. When Lynch's words are sharp, so is Archer's painting. When Lynch's words are more rhythmic and lyrical, Archer's brushstroke seemed to have glided across the canvas to meet her stride.
The work addresses themes of love and selflessness, hate and self destruction, all based around “witches”. I use this term loosely, as some used to believe that strong women were witches. When they were just self sufficient and didn't fit into societies status quo. This element is portrayed vividly by Lynch and addresses the issue of how society sees people that are on the fringes- therefore they are looked down upon, even though society put them there in the first place. It's a dichotomy that is as old as time itself, and sadly, continues today.
Witches is a powerful piece of art, birthed by a masterful poet and a skillful artist. Donna Lynch's poem's drip off the tongue with ease as Steven Archer's art is rich with texture and proficiency. Together they tell tales of the fantastic and the dejected. Unearthing some of societies forgotten injustices. It would seem that this duo is a yin to the other's yang. A union that I can only hope will happen again and very very soon!
April 28, 2020
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If you dig on poetry at all, I highly recommend this book. It’s short, but wonderfully written and beautifully accompanied by Archer’s art.
Although I found the font occasionally challenging to read, it fit with the book’s whole vibe. And the poems were enchanting overall.
If you dig on poetry at all, I highly recommend this book. It’s short, but wonderfully written and beautifully accompanied by Archer’s art.
Although I found the font occasionally challenging to read, it fit with the book’s whole vibe. And the poems were enchanting overall.
May 31, 2019
Amazing poetry and beautiful art. What more could you ask.
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