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Cosplay : a history : the builders, fans, and makers who bring your favorite stories to life / by Liptak, Andrew,author.; Savage, Adam,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references.Foreword / by Adam Savage -- Introduction -- Part 1 Fandom and conventions. The origins of fandom ; Convention masquerades ; Reliving stories of the past ; Beyond Worldcon ; Trek invasion ; The summer of 1977 ; Legions of fans ; The rise of Comic-Con ; Costume play ; Mainstream acceptance ; Identity ; Protest cosplay ; Charity -- Part 2 Traditions. Street theatrics ; Bringing the past to life ; Living in the past ; Halloween -- Part 3 Production. Instruments of storytelling ; Do it yourself ; The art of cosplaying ; Selling stuff online ; Technologies ; Cycles of costuming ; From fan to pro -- Part 4 Legality/franchise support. Fan works ; Walking, talking copyright violation: intellectual property ; Influencing canon -- Part 5 Technology. Hollywood ; Owning a piece of history ; Internet forums ; Virtual communities ; Cosplay and COVID-19 ; The future ; Why we troop.This look at the colorful and complex history of cosplay and fandom fashion examines the relationship between franchises and the cosplayers they inspire and the technology that helps bring the details of costumes to life.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Cosplay; Costume.; Costumes.;
Available copies: 17 / Total copies: 19
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The modern nerd's guide to cosplay / by Rajczak Nelson, Kristen,author.(CARDINAL)502635;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.The detailed craft of creating a unique costume, props, and makeup to bring both beloved and reviled characters to life has become a serious art form in the past decade. Today, cosplay is one of the hottest hobbies around, with huge international conventions and competitions making headlines around the world. In this volume, filled with insider info, helpful tips, spectacular color photographs, and dynamic graphics, readers learn not only how to enter the world of cosplay, but how to conquer it.
Subjects: Cosplay.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Cosplay crime / by Chan, Martyauthor(CARDINAL)836719;
"In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, a cosplaying thief at an anime expo has stolen a valuable print belonging to the celebrity that shy thirteen-year-old Bree Wong has come to meet. She hopes that she'll get a face-to-face with her idol if she can catch the culprit and recover the stolen print," --
Subjects: High interest-low vocabulary books.; Detective and mystery fiction.; Cosplay; Anime (Motion pictures) Congresses; Criminal investigation; Voice actors and actresses; Art thefts;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Steampunk & cosplay : fashion design & illustration / by Crossland, Samantha R.,author.(CARDINAL)622562;
Subjects: Cosplay.; Steampunk culture.; Fashion design.; Handicraft.; Fashion.; Clothing and dress.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 5
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Cosplayers : perfect collection / by Shaw, Dash,author,artist.(CARDINAL)425435;
"Cosplayers is cartoonist Dash Shaw's ode to that defining element of fandom, the "costume play" of so many anime and comic conventions. Artfully celebrating both the culture's obvious theatricality and uniquely D.I.Y. beauty, as well as its often awkward conflation of fantasy and reality, Cosplayers explores these delicate psychological balancing acts via a series of seven interconnected short stories surrounding two talented young women who combine their love of cosplaying with their love of social media and film in order to deepen their relationship with the popular culture they celebrate. Cosplayers depicts their stories in an affectionately funny way, celebrating how much more inclusive and humanistic fandom can be than most of the stories and characters it is built upon"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Fiction.; Cosplay; Fans (Persons);
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Cosplayers : perfect collection / by Shaw, Dash,author,artist.(CARDINAL)425435;
An ode to that defining element of fandom: the "costume play" of anime and comic convention culture. Also features Shaw's short story, "My entire high school sinking into the sea," a precursor to the Cosplayers stories and the source material for the motion picture of the same name, in addition to other surprises.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Fiction.; Cosplay; Fans (Persons); Popular culture; Popular culture;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Casual cosplay : character-inspired fashion you can wear anywhere / by Everdeen, Krystal,author.;
"Channel your favorite movie character and add a little magic to your everyday wardrobe with this enchanting and illuminating guide to casual cosplay"--
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Characters and characteristics in motion pictures.; Cosplay.; Costume.; Costumes.;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 11
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Cosplay basics : a beginners guide to the art of costume play / by Takasō, Yuki,author.(CARDINAL)621775; Rumine(Rumine Fukuzawa),author.(CARDINAL)621767; Kashiko Kurobchi,illustrator.(CARDINAL)621690; Ding, Yong,translator.(CARDINAL)773790; Trend-pro Co.,production company.(CARDINAL)493481;
Prologue -- How to cosplay -- How to purchase and arrange your costume -- Making a costume yourself -- Preparing your props -- Hair and makeup -- Participating in an event -- Take beautiful pictures -- Epilogue.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Costume; Role playing; Portrait photography; Comic strip characters.; Costumes.; Roleplay.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 8
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Anime, manga, & cosplay / by Chaffin, E. N.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."If you have a child who loves anime, this guide is for you. You will not only understand what anime is, but also why your child loves it so much." -- Back cover.
Subjects: Anime (Television programs); Manga.; Anime (Motion pictures);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Creative cosplay : selecting & sewing costumes way beyond basic / by Haas, Amanda Dawn,1988-author.;
Introduction -- What is cosplay? -- Choosing your cosplay costume -- Getting started -- With pattern in hand -- Creating garments -- Embellishing -- Finishing touches -- Wigs and shoes -- Convention time -- Cosplay competitions -- Cosplay photography -- Bonus! Making a bum bag for cons."An inspirational guide to the art of making designer-quality costumes. From how to research and decide what costume you want to make, to fabric selection, to sewing guidelines, to how to ultimately wear your costume at a convention or with friends-this book has it all"--
Subjects: Costume.; Sewing.; Cosplay.; Costumes.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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