Goth Chic is the first book to properly explore Gothic culture in the modern world. Gavin Baddeley an expert in his field examines the subject from a pop- and sub-cultural perspective identifying hidden gems from the underground alongside better-known manifestations looking at all facets of the culture including horror comics fetish clubs Goth rock superstars and vampire cultists. Exploring the more stimulating aspects of the world s most macabre manifestations this book charts the most important exciting and unusual works figures and ideas in the different areas that it covers. A must for anyone with a passing interest in Goth from the novice to the most seasoned veteran of Gothic culture.