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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Introduction
The Elegance of Occult
General Genre Comparison
Shoujo Men vs. Occult Men
Shoujo Women vs. Occult Women
The Head
Elegant Eyes
Ordinary Hair vs. Dramatic Hair
Expressions
A Show of Hands
The Body
Dynamic Posing
Vampires, Wings & Things
Urban Vampire
Queen of the Vampires
Romantic Vampire
Glamour Vampire
Vampire Youth
Chibi-Style Vampire
A Wing and a Prayer
When One Wing Style Is Not Enough
Seductive Poses for Women with Wings
Wings as Expressive Tools
Hunters of Vampires
Bishouen-Style Vampire and Beast Trainer
Other Occult Characters
Doll-like Ghost Girl
Monster Assassin
Human-Animal Hybrid
Occult Cat Girl
Cowardly Supplicant
Exterminator Samurai
Evil Cuties
The Stranger
Sorceress
Bewitched Beast: Wolf-Demon
Demon Girl
Tarot Card Reader
The Experiment
Dragon Lady: Drawing a Possessed Character
Costume Design
Victorian Inspirations
Traditional Men’s Garments and Accessories
Traditional Women’s Garments and Accessories
Occult Gothic Costume
Layering
The Long Train
Using Embellishment
Popular Occult Costume Styles
Combining Horror with Fantasy
Weapons
Fantastic Transformations
From Woman to Cat Creature
From Vampire to Bat
From Human to Winged Wolf
From Man to Winged Panther: The Coil-and-Spring Technique
From Woman to Unicorn Panther: The “Good” Transformation
From Man to Dragon: The Visual Metaphor
From Woman to Dragon: Transformation by Magic
Creating the Occult World
Establishing Mood with Shadows
Using Shadows: You Don’t Need a Reason
Shadows on the Ground
Special Effects Shading
Mirrors and Reflections
Dreams and Nightmares
Symbols of the Occult
Eerie Backgrounds
Sequence
The Colors of Manga Occult and Horror
About the Author
Index
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