In a little over a year, since coming from humble beginnings in Canada, Rico Zombie aka Rick Genest has made a huge impact on the fashion world. The carnival sideshow performer was championed by creative director of Mugler, Nicola Formichetti, put in his runway shows and shoehorned in Lady Gaga's video for Born This Way. Here, for our beautiful issue, he chats to Crane.tv about why film, not fashion is in his future and what true beauty means to him.

As you happen to know, Zombie Boy, aka Rick Genest, is a model who also has every-inch of his body covered in tattoos. Mr Boy has become a bit of a cult-figure in recent years, and he stopped by the studios of Terry Richardson recently to recreate a few famed Terry poses and smile a bit.

The most tattooed man in the world, Rick Genest also known as Zombie Boy goes through a reverse transformation is absolutely stunning with the magic of full, flesh coverage.

The most tattooed man in the world, Rick Genest also known as Zombie Boy goes through a reverse transformation is absolutely stunning with the magic of full, flesh coverage.

Zombie Boy Rick Genest poses with 'prettiest boy in the world' Andrej Pejic, proving once again that freaky is the new beautiful. You might call it a contemporary twist on 'Beauty and the Beast,' but this fashion shoot transcends into something as lovely and simple as two gorgeous people just hanging out, enjoying each other's company, looking dead sexy.