Gothic has become extremely popular in contemporary society. It has inspired many new works in film, literature, and of course music such as Marilyn Manson and bands like H.I.M. Surprisingly enough, it's also become pupolar in the fashion world. If you go to different parts of the city, or even just a mall, you'll see kids in what is now the "goth look". But there's also an increase in the couture goth fashion, such as the work of Alexander McQueen.

Catherine Cooper wrote a book about contemporary Goth, and she goes on to say "In an engaging way, Contemporary Gothic argues that this style ultimately balances a number of contradictions—the grotesque and incorporeal, authentic self-expression and campiness, mass popularity and cult appeal, comfort and outrage—and these contradictions make the Gothic a crucial expression of contemporary cultural currents. Whether seeking to understand the stories behind the TV show Supernatural or to extract deeper meanings from modern literature, Contemporary Gothic is a lively and virtually unparalleled study of the modern Gothic sensibility that pervades popular culture today. "

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--Tanya Rios