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London, England (PRADULT) November 1 2005 — Announcing the release of the Varney the Vampyre official merchandise shop: http://www.cafeshops.com/vladquigley

By London gothic artist Vlad Quigley & starring Hollywood sex symbol Jessica Jaymes, “Varney the Vampyre: Restoration Punk” has been described as upmarket highbrow erotica for an adult female audience, with cool clothing to match: available in “The Vampire’s Wardrobe”. The monthly internet graphic novel launches 1 December.

Varney the Vampyre is the debauched James Bond of vampires, full of devilish charm, constantly getting into outrageous scrapes… particularly if there’s a beautiful woman involved! Varney’s bawdy personality is very close to that of the real life 17th Century rake John Wilmot, the Earl of Rochester.

Truly a labour of love, Vlad Quigley has spent 20 years extensively researching the graphic novel’s 17th Century English setting to realise a stylish heart stopper that has more sex appeal per puncture than Dracula! A new high in naked shrieking terror, Quigley has written Varney the Vampyre as 13 (self-contained, consistent) blood-drenched graphic novel chapters; often paraphrasing the beautiful turns of phrase from hundreds of 17th Century writers …including Ben Jonson, Aphra Behn, John Wilmot, Ned Ward, Thomas Parnell, John Lilburn, Daniel Defoe, John Milton, Thomas Middleton, Anne Finch, John Bunyan, Molieré, Charles I, Jonathan Swift and many more.

Vlad Quigley’s art ranges from literature-based comics & illustrations …to international Pop Art exhibitions. Quigley is listed in Who’s Who in Art and the Royal Edition of the Cambridge Biographical Dictionary. His art has been described as upmarket highbrow erotica for a female audience. Quigley started the gothic modelling genre and has worked with many of the world’s most famous models. “I collaborate with nude models (who have male fanbases),” says Quigley. “However ,my extremely loyal fans are generally an intelligent, articulate, well-read female erotica audience who (ordinarily) wouldn’t be seen dead looking at my models haha …but they tell me they relate emotionally to the spiritual depth imbedded within my erotic art. And through my art they ‘adopt’ my models, taking them into their hearts & become extremely protective of them.”

“There certainly are many male fans too who look for something deeper, challenging & more literature-based than typical shallow fare. Possibly that separates what I do from some other artists as my readership is truly unique - and I am extremely proud of them!”

Jessica Jaymes is one of the biggest names in international modelling. Of Seminole American Indian descent, she belongs to a tradition of Quigley working with gothic Native American models. A tall, slim brunette with heart-stopping good looks, Jaymes has modelled for Quigley for several years before becoming his contract muse. As Quigley’s muse, Jaymes is the official likeness for the majority of female roles in the Varney the Vampyre graphic novel, as well as the female lead & the comic’s co-owner. “Jessica is a straight arrow,” says Quigley. “Her loyalty and integrity is beyond question. I find her versatility, beauty, warmth, charisma and charm such an asset. She brings so much to everything she does and really reminds me of the ultimate 17th Century Restoration Punk Rock sex symbol: Nell Gwyn!”

For more information (and the monthly internet comic) please visit: http://www.varneythevampyre.com Please be aware that the Varney the Vampyre merchandise shop & website contains artistic erotica so it is only advisable for an adult audience. Copyright Vlad Quigley and Jessica Jaymes.

Contact:

Email: vladquigleymanagement@yahoo.com