Goth-Icky: A Macabre Menagerie of Morbid Monstrosities

Despite the title and preface, this book is not really about Goth culture no matter if you interpret it as ancient Germanic tribes or kids that live in Hot Topic. Sure they poke fun for a few words and as someone who finds the Hot Topic "Goths" culture funny, it's amusing. This book is really for fans of monsters and/or Halloween! As just a picture book of pop art it's a must have but Nelson's comments really push the book and make it very entertaining. It's an odd sense of humor to be sure and probably not for everyone, but it is for me! I haven't checked out any of the other books in the series but I'd highly recommend this for anyone that likes funky retro monster art/halloween decorations.

I was very delighted to find this one, while trying to show Happy Bunny Kitty Pony to a friend while at a bookstore. As a fan of macabre and kitsch I value the graphics and was ready to read the silly comments from Michael J. Nelson. I did however, notice in this volume that some of the graphics appeared more photoshopped than Happy Bunny Kitty Pony. Too many nose rings and eyebrow rings. However all images are wonderfully presented in a vintage style and quite frankly "rock my socks." Iconic nasties and pulp comic imagery, this is a damn good volume of the hopefully ongoing series.

I have a feeling that is what it's supposed to be. Mike, keep up the good work. Jo Jo