The Art of Gothic - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1783052635 ISBN 13: 9781783052639

Publisher: Omnibus Press

Synopsis

Dressed head-to-toe in black, often with extreme make-up, the gothic look has been a popular once since the 1980s. Gothic art is about more than just album covers and ephemera; it's about fashion, book jackets, cinematography, computer graphics and fine arts. And its influence frequently seeps through into mainstream culture.The first ever English language collection of gothic images available. Features 224 pages of gothic photography and artwork. Contains up to date references that encompass the modern gothic movement as well as the original movement that came from punk. Gathers imagery from around the world, including previously unpublished photographs and artwork. Each chapter includes two special features, including profiles of influential artists or styles. Features articles on the work of well-known artists such as Anne Sudworth and Roman Dirge as well as graphic design teams Parched Art, Leisure Process and 23 Envelope.

About this title

About the Author:

Natasha Scharf is a London based music and alternative culture journalist and is one of the world's leading authorities on gothic music and subculture who specialises in gothic subculture. She founded and edited Meltdown in 1999, which became the UKs bestselling magazine for Goths and she also writes for Metal Hammer and Prog.

Review:

The Art of Gothic is one of the books of your dreams, especially if some of your favorite dreams are the most ornate of nightmares. --Wayne Alan Brenner, The Austin Chronicle

'''The Art of Gothic' explores the various goth subcultures that have exploded around the globe, including the Harajuku dark Lolita and emo, cyber and metal goth as well as the ongoing aesthetic influence the scene continues to have in everything from fantasy literature to fine art.'' --SF Gate, December 13

''The Art of Gothic excels at being both a fantastic introduction for the intrigued and artistic non-Goth, as well as a rewarding read for any veteran alternative types. It's an expertly woven tapestry of all the colourful and unique threads that make up the iconic history of this enduring subculture.'' --The Blogging Goth, December 15

''Scharf speaks to the reader like a cool, very knowledgeable friend. As such the page or two of solid text (plus substantial image captions) devoted to each subculture will inspire further research. Cosy up with a copy this winter, indulge in its pictorial eye candy (the Melodrama chapter's shots are to die for) and surprise yourself with the rich, diverse colour of the goth world. Dark and also oddly delectable.'' --Classic Rock, December 19

About this edition

• Publisher: Omnibus Press
• ISBN 10: 1783052635
• ISBN 13: 9781783052639
• Binding: Hardcover