What is this book about and why in manga style? This book aims to provide a creative insight into three different Gothic subcultures: Romantic Goth, Victorian Goth, and the very young Ice Goth scene. In each chapter, you will learn interesting facts about each scene and what sets them apart from one another. The manga style originated in Japan, and this book has been entirely designed around this form of drawing – personally, I have found this style to be one of the most vibrant and expressive. This style can create great dynamics, depth, and liveliness, often with just a few strokes. Manga offers a completely new and original interpretation of the Gothic genre alongside traditional American, French, and German comics, and I hope you will enjoy the creative exploration and design as much as I enjoyed creating this book.