Cosplay a history : the builders, fans, and makers who bring your favorite stories to life

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.

Main Author: Liptak, Andrew (Author)
Other Authors: Savage, Adam (writer of foreword.)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Saga Press, [2022]
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Summary: 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.
Physical Description: xvi, 352 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9781534455825
1534455825
Author Notes: Andrew Liptak is a writer and historian based in Vermont. He graduated from Norwich University with a master's degree in military history and writes about history, technology, and science fiction in his newsletter Transfer Orbit. His work has appeared in Armchair General Magazine , Clarkesworld Magazine , Gizmodo , io9 , Slate , The Verge , and other publications. He coedited the anthology War Stories: New Military Science Fiction , and his short fiction has appeared in Galaxy's Edge Magazine and Curious Fictions.