{"product_id":"cosplay-a-history-the-builders-fans-and-makers-who-bring-your-favorite-stories-to-life-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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"S\u0026s\/Saga Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50627251634450,"sku":"9781534455825","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_95e19182-6175-4a1a-9343-b70b12e8f714.jpg?v=1732672688","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/cosplay-a-history-the-builders-fans-and-makers-who-bring-your-favorite-stories-to-life-9781534455825","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}