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Cosplay : a history : the builders, fans, and makers who bring your favorite stories to life. by Liptak, Andrew.;
In recent years, cosplay-the practice of dressing up in costume as a character-has exploded, becoming a mainstream cultural phenomenon. But what are the circumstances that made its rise possible? Andrew Liptak-a member of the legendary 501st Legion, an international fan-based organization dedicated to the dark side of Star Wars-delves into the origins and culture of cosplay to answer this question. Cosplay: A History looks at the practice's ever-growing fandom and conventions, its roots in 15th-century costuming, the relationship between franchises and the cosplayers they inspire, and the technology that brings even the most intricate details in these costumes to life. Cosplay veterans and newcomers alike will find much to relish in this rich and comprehensive history.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: GAMES & ACTIVITIES / Role Playing & Fantasy; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture;
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Cosplay crash course : a complete guide to designing cosplay wigs, makeup and accessories / by Petrović, Mina,1987-author.;
Subjects: Cosplay.; Costume design.; Role playing.;
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1000 incredible costume & cosplay ideas : a showcase of creative characters from anime, manga, video games, movies, comics, and more! / by Han, Yaya.; DeBlasio, Allison.; Marsocci, Joey.;
Includes Internet addresses (p. 314-318).LSC
Subjects: Costume.; Costume design.; Cartoon characters.; Comic strip characters.; Video game characters.;
© 2013., Quarry Books,
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The beginner's guide to cosplay armor & props : craft epic fantasy costumes and accessories with EVA foam / by Van den Goor, Joyce,author,photographer.; Deguelle, Pascal,photographer.;
"Become the character you were destined to be! Joyce van den Goor, founder of Pretzl Cosplay, is here to guide you on your epic cosplay journey. Learn all the best tools, materials and trade techniques -- such as sanding, shaping, detailing, painting and so much more -- to craft standout armor and lightweight props out of EVA foam. Both cheap and easy-to-handle, this material is perfect for total newbies! With 22 different projects to test your skills, you're sure to impress at your next comic-con, Renaissance faire or live action role-playing event. From a medieval warrior's armor to a woodland elf's iconic ears to an enchanting sorcerer's handy spellbook, these pieces will serve as the perfect addition to your work-in-progress costume, or you can combine them all to create three full cosplay looks. Joyce provides traceable patterns for each project as well as detailed step-by-step images and plenty of ideas for variation. You'll find all of the large fold-out patterns conveniently included in the back envelope, while the rest are the perfect size for printing at home. Remember: It's dangerous to go alone! Take this comprehensive guide, and you'll have everything you need to bring your nerdiest dreams to life"--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Pattern books.; Armor.; Cosplay.; Costume design.;
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Don't cosplay with my heart / by Castellucci, Cecil,1969-; Baez, Marcelo.;
When Edan Kupferman dresses up like her favorite character, Gargantua, she feels tall and powerful. That's important right now, because her family is a mess, her best friend is gone for the summer, her crush is confusing, and Edan's feeling small and not sure which end is up. When Edan's cosplaying, she can be angry, loud, and not the good girl everyone thinks she is. And when she's at conventions, she feels like she's found her own Team Tomorrow. But when her personal life starts to spiral out of control, Edan has to figure out whether she needs a sidekick, or if she has the strength to be the hero of her own story.LSC
Subjects: Cosplay; Teenage girls; Superheroes;
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Make it, wear it : wearable electronics for makers, crafters, and cosplayers / by Cohen, Sahrye,author.; Rodriguez, Hal,author.;
Subjects: Wearable technology;
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The hero's closet : sewing for cosplay and costuming / by Conahan, Gillian,author.; Pearson, Karen,photographer.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.This essential handbook offers detailed, step-by-step instructions that cover the basics of sewing costumes (which often require skills not found in standard sewing guides) to help even the most novice sewists create the costumes of their dreams. A skilled crafter and avid cosplayer, Gillian Conahan walks readers through finding inspiration online and through their fandom; shares insight into translating character art into real-world garments; and offers advice on pattern selection, alterations, fabrics, and embellishment techniques. The book also features 11 original step-by-step basic patterns--such as jumpsuits, jackets, and pants. It then suggests ideas for mixing and matching these basics to create costumes of all styles, including superheroes, pirates, elves, school girls, and adventurers.
Subjects: Cosplay.; Costume; Handicraft.; Machine sewing; Sewing; Superheroes;
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Mood swings : a novel / by Barnet, Frankie,author.;
Set in a pre-apocalyptic world not unlike our own, 'Mood Swings' follows a young Instagram poet who starts an affair with a California billionaire whos promised a time machine that will make everything normal again - whatever that means. Frankie Barnet lives in Montreal, QC.
Subjects: Apocalyptic fiction.; Satirical fiction.; Novels.; Instagram (Electronic resource); Billionaires; Cosplay; Poets; Time travel;
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The world of Critical Role : the history behind the epic fantasy / by Marsham, Liz,author.; Kachatorian, Ray,photographer.; Barrett, Oliver,illustrator.; Kelly, Rich,artist.; Baerald, Francesca,artist.;
"A guide to the massively popular fantasy RPG livestream offers previously unreleased photos and artwork, sharing cast insights into its origins and storylines as well as the diverse array of art and cosplay that Critical Role inspires."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Critical Role (Television program); Streaming video.; Dungeons and Dragons (Game); Fantasy games.; Cosplay.; Live streaming.;
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Team Chu and the epic hero quest / by Dao, Julie C.;
Sadie, Chip, and Jeremey compete in a reality TV show where they cosplay as young knights, but the lines between reality and make-believe begin to blur as they undergo challenges of courage, determination, humility, intelligence, and strength.
Subjects: Siblings; Friendship; Reality television programs; Knights and knighthood; Vietnamese Americans;
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