SynopsisAn essential, fully illustrated guidebook to day-to-day Goth livingThere's more to being a Goth than throwing on some black velvet, dyeing your hair, and calling it a day (or a night). How do you dress with morbid flair when going to a job interview? Is there such a thing as growing too old to be a Goth? How do you explain to your grandma that it's not just a phase?Jillian Venters, a.k.a. "the Lady of the Manners," knows how to be strange and unusual without sacrificing politeness and etiquette. In Gothic Charm School, she offers the quintessential guide to dark decorum for all those who have ever searched for beauty in dark, unexpected places, embraced their individuality, and reveled in decadence . . . and for families and friends who just don't understand., An essential, fully illustrated guidebook to day-to-day Goth living There's more to being a Goth than throwing on some black velvet, dyeing your hair, and calling it a day (or a night). How do you dress with morbid flair when going to a job interview? Is there such a thing as growing too old to be a Goth? How do you explain to your grandma that it's not just a phase? Jillian Venters, a.k.a. "the Lady of the Manners," knows how to be strange and unusual without sacrificing politeness and etiquette. In Gothic Charm School , she offers the quintessential guide to dark decorum for all those who have ever searched for beauty in dark, unexpected places, embraced their individuality, and reveled in decadence . . . and for families and friends who just don't understand., Goth has become a permanent fixture in mainstream culture, but there are a lot of misconceptions about the people who choose to embrace the lifestyle. Gothic Charm School is the complete, fully-illustrated handbook for day-to-day Gothic living as well as an insider's look for people who are curious about, but not necessarily part of, the subculture. Jillian Venters, a.k.a."The Lady of the Manners," answers questions such as how to dress with a dark flair while going to job interviews; if there is such a thing as "too old" to be a Goth; how to deal with questions and comments from non-Goths; and how to communicate with parents who might be concerned about the new black and spooky wardrobe their child is sporting. Gothic Charm School is the ultimate guide for anyone who has ever searched for beauty in dark, unexpected places, embraced their individuality, reveled in decadence, or simply known someone who likes to wear black., An essential, fully illustrated guidebook to day-to-day Goth living There's more to being a Goth than throwing on some black velvet, dyeing your hair, and calling it a day (or a night). How do you dress with morbid flair when going to a job interview Is there such a thing as growing too old to be a Goth How do you explain to your grandma that it's not just a phase Jillian Venters, a.k.a. "the Lady of the Manners," knows how to be strange and unusual without sacrificing politeness and etiquette. In Gothic Charm School, she offers the quintessential guide to dark decorum for all those who have ever searched for beauty in dark, unexpected places, embraced their individuality, and reveled in decadence . . . and for families and friends who just don't understand.
LC Classification NumberHQ796