{"product_id":"cosplay-andrew-liptak-9781534455825","title":"Cosplay: A History: The Builders, Fans, and Makers Who Bring Your Favorite Stories to Life","description":"\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 \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrew Liptak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1534455825\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781534455825\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e S\u0026amp;s\/Saga Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/28\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.96h x 7.64w x 1.12d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/14\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2022 pg. 13","brand":"Andrew Liptak","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44046128480511,"sku":"9781534455825","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7d7ea65e-401f-4a34-be1b-993679b7676f.jpg?v=1684982798","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/cosplay-andrew-liptak-9781534455825","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}