{"product_id":"cosplay-a-history-the-builders-fans-and-makers-who-bring-your-favorite-stories-to-life-paperback","title":"Cosplay: A History: The Builders, Fans, and Makers Who Bring Your Favorite Stories to Life - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Liptak\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAdam Savage\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA history of the colorful and complex kingdom of cosplay and fandom fashion by Andrew Liptak, journalist, historian, and member of the legendary fan-based \u003ci\u003eStar Wars \u003c\/i\u003eorganization the 501st Legion.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAndrew Liptak--a member of the legendary 501st Legion, an international fan-based organization dedicated to the dark side of \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e--delves into the origins and culture of cosplay to answer this question. \u003ci\u003eCosplay: A History\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCosplay veterans and newcomers alike will find much to relish in this rich and comprehensive history.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew 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 \u003ci\u003eArmchair General Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eClarkesworld Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGizmodo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eio9\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSlate\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Verge\u003c\/i\u003e, and other publications. He coedited the anthology \u003ci\u003eWar Stories: New Military Science Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e, and his short fiction has appeared in \u003ci\u003eGalaxy's Edge Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e and Curious Fictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.12 x 8.96 x 7.64 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 28, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766668624160,"sku":"9781534455825","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1f5cbc64757e51d93fe3edfeaabdee29.webp?v=1780296486","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/cosplay-a-history-the-builders-fans-and-makers-who-bring-your-favorite-stories-to-life-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}