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Cosplay: A History: The Builders, Fans, and Makers Who Bring Your Favorite Stories to Life
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Author:
Andrew Liptak
Publisher:
S&S/Saga Press
Date:
June 28, 2022
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.
What The Reviewers Say
Seasoned writer, journalist, and historian Liptak dives deep into the research and history surrounding cosplay with this debut book. Delving into cosplay’s past and present, he also writes in detail about how this genre-bending art form will continue manifesting itself into the future. Cosplay’s complex history spans from the beginning of sf as a genre, and Liptak connects these beginnings to today’s conventions, which bring in thousands of cosplayers to show off the pieces they have created. Adding to his book’s interest and potential use, Liptak even includes chapters detailing how to create your own costume. Above all else, Liptak proves that cosplay is (and long has been) more than a hobby; it is a way to share stories and create community, one piece of art at a time..
... illuminating.
... entertaining.
