War Songbook

2024
OVERVIEW

The book examines America's fight for freedom through song lyrics. These songs of the Civil War holds memories together, while also serving as a history lesson into a nation at war.

Weaves music and memory together, using Civil War-era lyrics to trace the story of a nation in conflict. Through a blend of typographic design and narrative, it explores how songs became vessels for hope, grief, and resistance—preserving the emotional landscape of a divided America. The visual language is grounded and evocative, echoing the tone of the era while creating space for reflection. It’s both a tribute and a lens, turning familiar melodies into powerful historical insight.

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