cosplay

In an early reader that is perfect for Halloween or year-around enjoyment, Mayor Fleck awakens to discover that he can't find his corn-on-the-cob outfit for the big LEGO City costume party, but soon a big surprise comes his way.

"Violet's in her element. Cosplay at the ready, she can't wait to feel part of her favorite fandom: The Gallows Dance,a mega book and movie franchise that she and her friends know EVERY WORD of (canon and fanfic included).But at Comic Con, a freak accident transports Violet and her friends into the story for real. And in just the first five minutes, theycause the death of the heroine, and get taken prisoner by the rebel group she was supposed to lead to victory. It's up to Violet to take her place, and play out the plot the way it was written. But stories have a life of their own, and when you change the script in one place, the rest gets revised too . . ."--Amazon.com.

Seventeen-year-old Raffy is determined to win a cosplay competition that could lead to art school admission and respect for his talent, but being paired with his main competitor, ex-boyfriend Luca, complicates things.

Text and illustrations present over twenty-five step-by-step projects for creating cosplay props, costumes, and accessories.

"This ... handbook offers detailed, step-by-step instructions that cover the basics of sewing costumes ... to help ... sewists create ... costumes ... Gillian Conahan walks readers through finding inspiration online and through their fandom; shares insight into translating character art into real-world garments; and offers advice on pattern selection, alterations, fabrics, and embellishment techniques. The book also features 11 original step-by-step basic patterns--such as jumpsuits, jackets, and pants. It then suggests ideas for mixing and matching these basics to create costumes of all styles, including superheroes, pirates, elves, school girls, and adventurers"--Publisher.

A guide to creating costumes and props with items found at craft and hardware stores.

In graphic novel format, looks at how to make cosplay costumes.

"Violet's in her element. Cosplay at the ready, she can't wait to feel part of her favorite fandom: The Gallows Dance,a mega book and movie franchise that she and her friends know EVERY WORD of (canon and fanfic included).But at Comic Con, a freak accident transports Violet and her friends into the story for real. And in just the first five minutes, theycause the death of the heroine, and get taken prisoner by the rebel group she was supposed to lead to victory. It's up to Violet to take her place, and play out the plot the way it was written. But stories have a life of their own, and when you change the script in one place, the rest gets revised too . . ."--Amazon.com.

Provides information to help readers begin a career in cosplay and costume design.

"[Presents] an uproarious take on the world of comic books and conventions. Fangirls, fanboys, cosplayers, retailers, volunteers, and pros collide on the convention floor (and beyond) to prove that comic conventions are one part festival, two parts group therapy!"--Back cover.