What is Goth?

What is Goth? dispels the false stereotypes and reinforces the true ones surrounding Goths and Goth culture. "To the mundane," Voltaire writes, "Goths are weird, black-clad freaks who are obsessed with death; they are sad all of the time. Take a closer look at the Goth scene, however, and you will find a rich tapestry of ideas and practices and a menagerie of colorful characters. Oh, dear. I said 'colorful.'" This illustrated answer to What Is Goth? shows readers how to: - Identify the anatomies of different kinds of Goths: CyberGoths, RivetHeads, Romantigoths, Goth-a-billies, and more - Write a poem (Mad Libs style) with the Gothic Poem Generator - Properly dance the dances of darkness: "Cobwebs in the Attic," "The Gothic Tai Chi Dance," "Pulling the Evil Taffy" - A funny, strange, and spooky guide to how to be, look, and feel Goth. - From Tim Burton to Evanescence to pierced tongues, Goth is here to stay. - Voltaire's graphic novels, including Oh My Goth, have sold over 50,000 copies.