A showcase of the cutting-edge vanguard of Gothic Lolita and punk drawing, and a valuable how-to guide for aspiring artists. Gothic Lolita Punk profiles top Japanese and Korean Gothic Lolita artists working in this hugely popular area of anime and manga—all of whom eagerly discuss their work and share their thoughts on this incredible and increasingly popular genre. Each profile includes a biography of the artist, a visual of his or her most engaging representative work, and a pictorial gallery with detailed explanations of their techniques. Also included is information on the materials used by each artist, how-to draw and illustrate guidelines, and a glossary of terms for drawing lifelike Gothic Lolita manga and anime characters.

Photographs of Japanese teenagers in their imaginative outfits.

Sixteen-year-olds Chelsea and Miya have a lot in common, from their love of blogging, loss of loved ones, and the Shonin rainbow warrior books, to nationalities, even though they are half-way across the world from each other.

A quarterly magazine and book hybrid that's a combination fashion magazine, culture guide, and art book, the "Gothic & Lolita Bible" defines the Japanese Lolita style.

12-year-old Nina is an aspiring supermodel, actress and pop star who has everything going for her. Wealth. A magical scar down the side of her face. A fiance willing to do anything for her. All she needs now is fame. She’s willing to do anything for it. Anything. Even kill for it. After all, she already has. Ordering her new fans around is a thrill, but it’s not all fun and games. She has nightmares sometimes. Because she can’t help but feel she has awakened dark forces. By the author of Malice in Wonderland. Keywords: goth girls, gothic women, goth chicks, models, celebrities, supermodels, books, ebooks Gothic Lolita Series Gothic Lolita Gothic Lolita 2: Heirloom Gothic Lolita 3: Pageant

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