{"product_id":"book-runic-art-by-einarrs-journey","title":"PREORDER • Book • Runic Art","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Modern Art Form, Rooted in Ancient Wisdom \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRunic Art: An exploration of modern runic art through the lens of ancient symbolism and practice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(181, 23, 23);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e364 pages of creative madness. That’s the goal for this book. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor those of you who followed my three-year journey in creating the Hávamál – this is something wholly different. Hávamál was a 60,000 word behemoth, filled with a written analysis of the entire poem. That was a \u003ci\u003ebook\u003c\/i\u003e book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is an art book. There’s still gonna be a lot of writing and analysis, but I’m approaching this one as a passionate artist with the goal of creatively exploring an art form to the absolute peak of my ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(181, 23, 23);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's a book for those who:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeel inspired by Norse mythology, Runes, Staves \u0026amp; Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciate craft — in words, in art, and in the making of beautiful things\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValue reflection and personal growth through ancient wisdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike exploring spirituality and meaning without dogma or labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant to explore the runes in an artistic form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/4785\/5123\/files\/Runic_Art_Preorder_2.png?v=1783453551\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(181, 23, 23);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it's about, and what will be inside:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eI aim to achieve three goals with this book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. To \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egive you an overview on the runes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/4785\/5123\/files\/Rune_Breakdown_Mockup.png?v=1783688754\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePrimarily the Elder Futhark, maybe the Younger Futhark too). This overview will include an exploration and meanings of each rune, and I’m aiming to present any historical information I can find. The rune poems being a primary example, but possible some historical uses as well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eA creative and visual exploration of the Galdrstafir (Icelandic Staves)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/4785\/5123\/files\/Staves_Spread_Mockup.png?v=1783688754\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA common trend for modern runic artists is the practice of combining the runes into various bindrunes, staves and everything in-between. This combination of Galdr stave motifs and runic motifs is (in my opinion) the defining essence of modern day runic art. It’s a practice I personally love, and something I’ll be exploring in this second section of the book.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/4785\/5123\/files\/Historical_Staves_Spread_Mockup.png?v=1783688754\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI spent a few weeks working with 7 different manuscripts – extracting up to and probably well over 200 historical staves that I found visually pleasing and inspiring. Some of those staves you’ll be familiar with already (Vegvísir, Ægishjálmur etc.), and while this section is primarily for creative inspiration, I will be personally analysing some of the more notable and popular staves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI’ll also be exploring the various stave elements. I aim to categorise and present the various visual motifs that can be used in modern runic art, while personally interpreting them in a strictly creative, non-historical sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. The Art. And there will be a LOT of art. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/4785\/5123\/files\/Art_Spread_Mockup_1.png?v=1783688754\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI’ve been creating bindrunes and runic designs for almost 5 years now. Mostly through my commissions, but recently I’ve been drawing like a madman in preparation for this book. I’m slowly gathering every unused concept from my previous commissions to present in this book, and I’m drawing more and more by hand each week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 personal-use artworks. Minimum. That’s my goal. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGiven how I approached Hávamál towards the end – by just adding more and more value day by day – I wouldn’t be surprised if I pushed that number to 1,000. We’ll just have to wait and see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/4785\/5123\/files\/Art_Spread_Mockup_2.png?v=1783688755\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn extensive breakdown of my personal approach \u0026amp; design process for Bindrunes\/Runic Art, presented through an analysis of my past works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/4785\/5123\/files\/Commission_Breakdowns_Mockup.png?v=1783688754\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(212, 28, 28);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThrough a series of project breakdowns, I'll guide you through the exact approach I take when I create bindrunes or runic artworks, alongside how I specifically work with the runes as visual motivators for action \/ symbolic reminders for things. I'll delve a lot more into that as I slowly progress through the book. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(181, 23, 23);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrafted to Be Held, Kept, and Revisited \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(181, 23, 23);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis edition of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRunic Art by Einarr's Journey \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ewas designed to feel as good in your hands as it looks on your shelf.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe book is bound in a canvas-style navy blue hardcover, finished with silver-foiled artwork that catches the light just right. The page edges are silver-gilt, giving the whole book a clean, sharp finish that feels rooted in tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInside, every page is printed in full colour, with a deep maroon ribbon to mark your place and red thread binding to keep the book strong and flexible for years of reading and creative use. It’s an artistic behemoth for those interested in runes, bindrunes and everything in-between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho It’s For?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is for those who find themselves drawn to the power of the runes \u0026amp; magical staves. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/4785\/5123\/files\/2.png?v=1783453568\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eRunic Art\u003c\/i\u003e is being made for those who feel connected to the power and wisdom of ancient symbolism, and want to channel that through creative means. It’s a book that covers two vital bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. For those who have an appreciation for my art, it presents you with more of my art than you’ll ever know what to do with\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. For those interested in delving into this art form, it’s an open-wide golden arched gate that welcomes you with open arms and beckons you to explore the realm of runic art.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Hardcover Book \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/4785\/5123\/files\/Runic_Art_Flat_Mockups.png?v=1783453559\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(182, 49, 22);\"\u003eEXCLUSIVE PREORDER BONUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(182, 49, 22);\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/4785\/5123\/files\/Preorder_Bonus.png?v=1783694661\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(182, 49, 22);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAs an exclusive thank you for Preordering \u003ci\u003eRunic Art – \u003c\/i\u003eyou'll get some Runic Art. The art within the book will be comprised of a mix of techniques I use in my work. Some are made digitally, whereas I do a lot of drawing by hand too. Each copy of the book that is Preordered before the release date will come with a one-of-a-kind, hand drawn, signed piece of runic art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(182, 49, 22);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA lot of the sketches and hand-drawn bindrunes you'll see were all done on these really nice pieces of handmade paper. So I like the idea of giving those pages to all of the people who preordered. By doing so, you've allowed me to buy that time I spend drawing and sketching. It will either be A6 or A5, and aside from me leaving out the artworks I'm not too proud of, you won't know what you're getting until it arrives ;) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(181, 23, 23);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Edition — Now Available to Pre-Order – And I’m aiming for an end of 2027 Release. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is the limited first edition of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRunic Art:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e printed in full colour, bound in deep navy canvas, and finished with silver foil and gilt edges.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvery copy has been designed with the same care and respect that went into the words and artworks within\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003eCanvas-style navy blue hardcover with silver-foiled artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003eSilver-gilt page edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003eDeep maroon bookmark ribbon to contrast the blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003eRed thread binding for strength and elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Runic Art by Einarr's Journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/b\u003e Connor Benson \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Einarr’s Journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 364\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardback, full colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eISBN (eBook):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e978-1-0685085-8-5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN (Hardcover): 978-1-0685085-9-2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrinter:\u003c\/b\u003e Imago Group, Turkey (To be Confirmed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBy Pre-Ordering this book, you’re directly involved in it’s creation. There’s no Kickstarter or GoFundMe – I’m doing this off of my own back. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd I’m doing so because my ADHD seems to manifest itself as a delusional, slightly arrogant and desperate need to push my work ethic, creativity and dedication to the absolute peak of what a small business can do. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is an absurdly ridiculous undertaking for one person. But I’m gonna absolutely fuckin smash it out of the park \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e🫡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Einarr's Journey","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover Book (PREORDER)","offer_id":54362895646995,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook (PREORDER)","offer_id":54362895679763,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/4785\/5123\/files\/RunicArtWebsiteListing.png?v=1783453674","url":"https:\/\/einarrsjourney.com\/products\/book-runic-art-by-einarrs-journey","provider":"Einarr's Journey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}