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8 unusual facts about Carson Ellis


Carson Ellis

Under Wildwood, written by Colin Meloy (Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins, September 25, 2012)

Castaways and Cutouts

The album cover was designed by the Portland artist Carson Ellis, the long-time girlfriend (and now wife) of Colin Meloy.

Colin Meloy Sings Sam Cooke

The artwork of the album was designed by Carson Ellis, who has done much of the artwork for The Decemberists, and all of Colin Meloy's solo work.

Her Majesty the Decemberists

The album cover was designed by the Portland artist Carson Ellis, the long-time girlfriend (and now wife) of Meloy, who has created artwork for each of the band's albums.

Leigh Marble

The long-awaited collection – fifty tracks in all, including digital bonus tracks – was released on October 12th 2010 as a two CD package digital bonus tracks) with cover illustration from Carson Ellis.

O Valencia!

Most are portrayed by other members of the band (along with Meloy's wife, Carson Ellis).

Under Wildwood

Under Wildwood: The Wildwood Chronicles, Book Two is a 2012 children's fantasy novel by The Decemberists' singer-songwriter Colin Meloy, illustrated by his wife Carson Ellis.

Wildwood Imperium

Wildwood Imperium: The Wildwood Chronicles, Book Three will be a 2014 children's fantasy novel by The Decemberists' singer-songwriter Colin Meloy, illustrated by his wife Carson Ellis.



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