Costuming Cosplay

2018-11-01 Design

Author : Therèsa M. Winge
Release : 2018-11-01
Genre : Design
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 920/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Costuming Cosplay by : Therèsa M. Winge

Download or read book Costuming Cosplay written by Therèsa M. Winge. This book was released on 2018-11-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cosplay, short for "costume play", has grown from its origins at fan conventions into a billion-dollar global dress phenomenon. Costuming Cosplay takes us from elaborately crafted DIY costumes to online fandoms, examining how the practice of portraying fictional characters from popular culture through dress and performance has become a creative means of expressing and playing with different identities. With an approach that ranges from admiration and role-play to gender performance, this is the first book to fully examine the subculture and costume of the Cosplay phenomenon. Drawing on extensive first-hand research at conventions across North America and Asia, Therèsa M. Winge invites us to explore how Cosplay functions as a meritocracy of creativity, escapism, and disguise, and offers a creative realm in which fantasy and new forms of socializing carry as much importance as costume. Illustrated with color photographs of both celebrity and amateur Cosplayers, Costuming Cosplay is essential reading for students and scholars of fashion and costume, popular culture, anthropology, gender, and media studies, as well as global players and fans of Cosplay.

Creative Cosplay

2020-09-25 Crafts & Hobbies

Author : Amanda Haas
Release : 2020-09-25
Genre : Crafts & Hobbies
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 062/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Creative Cosplay by : Amanda Haas

Download or read book Creative Cosplay written by Amanda Haas. This book was released on 2020-09-25. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspirational guide to sewing cosplay Boldly enter the world of cosplay and gain the confidence to design the costume of your dreams! Award-winning cosplayer Amanda Haas helps you translate your ideas from fiction to reality as you research costumes, shop for fabrics, mash-up patterns, and present your cosplay at a competition. A gorgeous photo gallery will have you frantic to join the cosplay community, while the author’s seasoned advice will give you the courage to take the first step. Bonus project: Sew a bum bag to carry your keys and other essentials to a con. Learn the art of making and wearing designer-quality costumes that will transform your persona. Turn fiction into fashion! A step-by-step guide to designing your own cosplay Dive into the fun world of cosplay with the author’s trusted advice Step up your cosplay costumes with inspirational photos, techniques, and more

Cosplay in Libraries

2015-10-27 Language Arts & Disciplines

Author : Ellyssa Kroski
Release : 2015-10-27
Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 494/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Cosplay in Libraries written by Ellyssa Kroski. This book was released on 2015-10-27. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cosplay, comics, anime, and geek culture have exploded into the mainstream over recent years and have resulted in a thriving community of costume enthusiasts and pop culture fans. Today’s cosplayers find inspiration on the pages of comics, classic literature, and even history, as well as film, television, and video games to inform their creative and oftentimes elaborate ensembles. They utilize all manner of materials and techniques including 3D printers, thermoplastics, craft foam, fabric and more to design their costumes and props. Libraries on the leading edge are already embracing this new worldwide sensation by integrating cosplay into their programming and events. Learn all about the world of cosplay and how you can host cosplay events, workshops, makerspaces, clubs, and more in your library! This one-stop guide includes quotes and interviews with librarians who are incorporating cosplay into their programming as well as with cosplayers. You’ll also find 32 full-color photographs of cosplay in action to give you both ideas and inspiration for getting started!

Entrepreneurial Cosplay

2023-06-01 Business & Economics

Author : Elizabeth Gackstetter Nichols
Release : 2023-06-01
Genre : Business & Economics
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 139/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Entrepreneurial Cosplay by : Elizabeth Gackstetter Nichols

Download or read book Entrepreneurial Cosplay written by Elizabeth Gackstetter Nichols. This book was released on 2023-06-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entrepreneurial Cosplay takes a comprehensive and insightful look at the business of cosplay, exploring the ways that artists and fans engage in entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial practices to gain personal and professional success. Centered around the concept of entrepreneurship and the newly emerging concept of intrapreneurship – using entrepreneurial principles to enhance or further an existing concept, organization or product – the book showcases the ways in which cosplayers create new ideas, new ways of working and new ways of doing things, exploiting their knowledge to create new opportunities. By analyzing the numerous motivations driving cosplay behavior (self-expression, external recognition and financial gain), this volume provides a unique view of current cosplay practice and its relationship to economic activity. Offering important insight into this emerging area, this book will be of interest to scholars seeking to learn how entrepreneurial and economic models may be used to understand the emerging field of cosplay studies, as well as students and scholars working in the fields of Entrepreneurship, Business, Fan Studies, Visual Art Studies and Gender Studies.

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