Title:
Cosplay : a history : the builders, fans, and makers who bring your favorite stories to life
Alternate title:
Cosplay : a history
Summary:
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. -- Amazon.
Contents:
Introduction 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 -- Traditions. Street theatrics ; Bringing the past to life ; Living in the past ; Halloween -- Production. Instruments of storytelling ; Do it yourself ; The act of cosplaying ; Selling stuff online ; Technologies ; Cycles of costuming ; From fan to pro -- Legality/franchise support. Fan works ; Walking, talking copyright violation: intellectual property ; Influencing canon -- Technology. Hollywood ; Owning a piece of history ; Internet forums ; Virtual communities ; Cosplay and COVID-19 ; The future ; Why we troop.
Physical Description:
xvi, 352 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Author(s):
Publisher:
Saga Press,
Publication Date:
2022
ISBN:
9781534455825
Publication Information:
New York : Saga Press, [2022]
©2022
Call Number:
646.47 LIPTAK