Unlike "What is Goth?", which is a (rather odd) explanatory text, "Paint it Black" is, in fact, a how-to guide. Most of it is fairly simple, and even if you decide not to follow the exact same projects Voltaire gives, this books gives enough ideas, tips and useful instructions to help jump-start and guide your own Gothic creativity. ( )

As the follow-up to What is Goth?, Voltaire gives his take on creating a Goth space in your home, car, and even for your wedding! Voltaire gives step-by-step instructions on how to create your own space, and he includes delightful anecdotes on his trials and errors in decorating his space as well as pictures to demonstrate how to create his designs (as well as what others have done). Very well written with his usual brand of humor, he has projects that aren't daunting. It's a great book that will make a Goth want to get out there and start painting something black! ( )