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Born in Berlin-Friedenau, Germany on June 11 1879, Max Schreck enrolled in the Berlin Staatstheater (The Stage Theater of Berlin) for their performing arts programme and touring throughout Germany as an actor with the company for two years before joining Max Reinhardt's eminent performing troupe. Getting his big break in 1919 at the Münchner Kammerspiele playing the role of the landlord Glubb in Trommeln in der Nacht, Schreck went on to perform in a variety of roles ranging from horror to comedy while constantly teaming up with director F.W.Murnau for two films although the comedy Die Finanzen des Grossherzogs was seen as a failure for both parties. Returning to the Kammerspiele for the second time in 1926, Schreck spent the rest of his acting career in the theater before succumbing to cardiac arrest on 26 November 1936. Married to actress Fanny Normann who acted alongside him occasionally, it is not known if the couple had any children although it is known that he had an older brother (Louis, a pilot) and a younger brother (Augustin) who is the father to actress Gisela Uhlen (married to actor Wolfgang Kileling) and grandfather to Gisela's daughter Susanna who is an actress herself.

I know what you are thinking right now upon looking at the title but I'm not talking about the novel or the movie. But you will be damned if you have not been keeping up with the latest craze that takes top spot on every fashionistas' lust list: Nappa Spine Heel ankle boots

Canadian fashion label Dsquared2 has recently released their latest design of the said shoes so is anyone up for stepping on bones while they go shopping? As for those who might find this exquisite piece of footwear a tad too expensive, you might want to resort to doing things the Predator way

Before I end this column, I shall leave you with the beautiful editorial in which the bones are being nicely used as part of the shoot that fashion photographer Ruven Afanador did for Italian brand Elle. Ruven is one of my favorite photographers and why? Simply the fact that he is awesome and just by looking at his work below, you will not require a variety of reasons to vindicate your love

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Starting from next month on every 25th at sdam.sg, there will be a new column that is dedicated specially for those who are into the idea of enjoying macabre dark fashion concepts. Taking charge of the quilt will be our very own local alternative photographer and occasional model Nevar who has undertaken numerous dark alternative photoshoots and has collaborated with like minded photographers such as Razin Razor, producing quality work that maintains darkness to perfection. Without further ado, here is Nevar herself to break the ice and an introduction on what to expect come July- Dalsix Visser

Who am I?

I'm a freelance photographer
who shoots more than just normal works of photography. I focus on alternative fashion
and mostly conceptual shoots and when I'm not shooting human beings, I take photos of just about almost anything you can think of, including the leg of my bed.

The craft of my art
My photography involves usage of dramatic lighting and shadows to portray certain emotions or moods. Other than being behind the camera, I sometimes appear in front of the camera as well although these days I do model regularly for art classes as compared to photographers. I torture my models by making them brave high walls, steps and extreme poses sometimes just to get a good picture. But nevertheless, being part of my shoot is always fun.