Full Description
Journey through the labyrinthine alleys of Goth culture to unravel its defining aesthetics, explore its musical evolution, and examine its profound impact on the arts.
Being Goth transcends mere fashion choices; it's a mindset, a way of seeing the world through a different lens. Through humor laced with black comedy and an appreciation for the mysterious, Goths reveal themselves to be intelligent, romantic, and artistic realists. But where did this culture originate?
Eternal Goth delves into the roots of Goth, tracing its evolution from a post-punk offshoot to a global phenomenon that has left its mark on music, fashion, and pop culture. Along the way, you'll learn about:
The pioneers of Goth music, including the dark melodies of Joy Division, Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and more
The eerie landscapes of Tim Burton's movies, inspired by the beautiful and macabre world of the Goth
The many ways in which one can be Goth, from romantic, elaborate, historically inspired fashions to more casual and modern looks
The place of Goth in pop culture, including characters like Wednesday Addams, Lisbeth Salander, and Lydia Deetz
Over 100 full-color photographs of Goth icons and influential media, illustrating the popularity of the culture through the ages
Grasp the essence of Goth and celebrate its enduring allure with this comprehensive history.
Contents
Introduction
1 Goth's Bad Reputation: The Fall of Rome
2 Moats, Murder Holes, and Mayhem: The Dark Ages and Barbaric Architecture
3 A Sophisticated Joke: The Birth of Gothic Literature
4 The Victorian Bloody: A Good Time
5 Byronesque Vampires: The Kinky Romance of Goth
6 Four Tickets for Nosferatu, Please: Early Gothic Cinema
7 The Female Gothic: From Damsel in Distress to Femme Fatale
8 We're Dying to Hear It: The Birth of Goth Rock
9 It Wasn't Just a Phase, MOM!: When Goth Became a Youth Subculture
10 Laughing My Carcass Off: Dark Comedy and Gothic Parody
11 So Much Fear, So Little Satan: Goth and Satanic Panic
12 Early Onset Existential Crisis: Kid Goth
13 A Graphic Sense of Style: Comic Book Goth
14 Panic at the Hot Topic: Mall Goth
15 Haute Goth, DARLING!
16 Darkness Knows No Borders: Global Goth
17 Bury a Friend: Goth Goes Pop
18 Be Right Bat: Cyber Goth
Conclusion
Sources
Photo Credits
Index
Acknowledgments
