The Guardian has posted a series of macabre vintage posters entitled ‘Prints of Darkness’. (Whoever thought of that title needs some form of award!). They are dark, decadent and delightful. It is interesting to see the ways that the Gothic has been used to warn and seduce viewers.
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Yes, this title is genius Kaja I love it! The Danse Macabre is my favourite print. I have been writing about this in relation to dark readings of the Pied Piper!