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223 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
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Both newbies and seasoned veterans of the hobby will have plenty of opportunities to expand their cosplay knowledge with this book's topics, which covers everything from the most sensitive issues like "Cosplay is Not Consent" to fun, rainy day projects and much more It features hundreds of cosplayer photos and a wide variety of cosplayers will be featured in gorgeous full-color spreads.
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127 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm
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"An inspirational guide to the art of making designer-quality costumes. From how to research and decide what costume you want to make, to fabric selection, to sewing guidelines, to how to ultimately wear your costume at a convention or with friends--this book has it all"--
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128 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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"True to the cosplay spirit of collaboration, Cosplay Crash Course shares favorite tricks and techniques from some of the community's most imaginative artists. Step by step, you'll learn how to turn ordinary fabrics, inexpensive toys, easy-to-manipulate thermoplastics, wigs and other humble materials into original costumes you'll wear with pride. Whether you're making fabulous feathers, metallic armor, wicked horns, lifelike claws or form-fitting...
4) Cosplay foundations: your guide to constructing bodysuits, corsets, hoop skirts, petticoats & more
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Get the right fit every time! Elegant and professional cosplay foundations, fitted just for you. Create a capsule wardrobe of foundation garments, including corsets, bodysuits, hoops, crinolines, leggings, and more! Sew the perfect silhouette for any costume, from historical gowns to structured armor and anime builds with multi-award-winning cosplayer Casey Welsch. This visual guide includes more than 400 step-by-step photos, patterns, and all the...
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128 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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"Packed with more than 30 step-by-step demonstrations that teach the skills you need to bring all your favorite characters to life no matter the genre, Kamui Cosplay deconstructs the work that goes into making a complete costume, from the first thought to the final photo. Tutorials cover design planning, fabricating body armor, 3D painting techniques and more. Best of all, you can adapt every lesson to use in all future fandom projects spanning video...
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This essential handbook offers detailed, step-by-step instructions that cover the basics of sewing costumes (which often require skills not found in standard sewing guides) to help even the most novice sewists create the costumes of their dreams. A skilled crafter and avid cosplayer, Gillian Conahan walks readers through finding inspiration online and through their fandom; shares insight into translating character art into real-world garments; and...
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111 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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Learn the art of smocking from award-winning costume designer Maggie Hofmann! With step-by-step instructions for 20 American and English smocking techniques, cosplayers can incorporate 3D textures, historical accents, and special effects like fish scales in their designs.
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141 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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Presented in a kitschy, comic-book style, Epic Cosplay Costumes combines fantabulous illustrations with all the how-to information you need for creating your own cosplay designs. Award-winning artist Kristie Good (aka Karmada) shares techniques for making must-have pieces to mix and match into original costumes--from hand-sewn garments to armor made with Worbla and EVA foam. In addition to her step-by-step instructions for pulling together attention-grabbing...
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xiv, 282 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
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Have you been trying to think of a way to conquer your local comic convention through cosplay? Do you gaze with envious eyes upon the fan-made suits of armored awesomeness strolling around every year on Halloween? Do you have a spot on your wall, bookshelf, or desk that desperately needs to be filled with a screen-accurate replica of your favorite science-fiction or fantasy weapon? If so, look no further. We've got just the book for you! In this book,...
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128 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
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"Learn how to create your own fairytale masterpieces from scratch with different techniques on silhouette, planning, patterning, construction and more. From elegant princesses to dramatic sorcerers, ballgowns are a crucial part of any cosplayer's wardrobe"--
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143 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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"Have you ever wanted to dress up as your favorite character for a movie premiere, party, school dance, or work event, but couldn't wear a costume? Or been Disney-bound and wanted to get into the spirit without violating the park rules? Never fear! True superfans show their love through the art of casual cosplay--styling regular street clothes to resemble a character or share the vibe of a favorite franchise. Join style maven Krystal Everdeen and...
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128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm
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"Steampunk & Cosplay : Fashion Design & Illustration is designed to appeal to both fashion enthusiasts and steampunk cosplay fans alike. Whether your dream is to become a fashion designer, or you simply want to combine your artistic skills with a love for steampunk fashion and culture, the tips, tricks, tools, and step-by-step projects in this book provide you with everything you need to learn to design and draw an assortment of cosplay outfits. Beginning...
14) Cosplayer's ultimate guide to EVA foam: design, pattern, create -- level up your costumes & props
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240 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 26 cm
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"Turn your wildest costume dreams into reality! Whether you are a master-level cosplayer, or brand-new to making costumes and props, this is the ultimate reference guide to using craft foam to make epic costumes, props and accessories that are out of this world"--
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Regan and Kelley of Cowbutt Crunchies show you how to make boot covers, tights, and shoes for cosplay. Whether you're a new or experienced sewist, this handbook will help you turn your cosplay dreams into reality.
"Complement your cosplay builds with the perfect shoes-custom-designed and sewn by you! Regan Cerato and Kelley Kullman of the renowned duo Cowbutt Crunchies show you how to make every type of leg covering a cosplayer could ask for, from...
16) The love con
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302 pages ; 21 cm
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"He's cosplaying as her boyfriend but their feelings for each other are real in this romantic comedy from Seressia Glass. Sometimes Kenya Davenport believes she was switched at the hospital-how else could a lover of anime, gaming, and cosplay come from STEM parents? Still, Kenya dreams of being able to turn her creative hobby into a career. She finally has a chance to make it big when she joins the reality show competition Cosplay or No Way. There's...
17) The fandom
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Violet's in her element -- cosplay at the ready, she can't wait to feel part of her favorite fandom: The Gallow's Dance, a mega-story and movie franchise. But at Comic Con, a freak accident transports Violet and her friends into the The Gallows Dance for real -- and in the first five minutes, they've caused the death of the heroine. 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...
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125 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm
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Do you find yourself sat at home wishing you could be in your favourite video game? Or dream of a time when you pretended you were Sailor Moon? Or do you want to embody your Dungeons and Dragons character for real? What's holding you back? Maybe you need to be introduced to cosplay! Cosplay is a phenomenon that is taking over the world. If you haven't seen it yet, have you not been looking at social media? Cosplay is a mix of exciting craft skills,...
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122 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
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"Cosplay is a hobby that is sweeping the globe, you can see it at comic cons, book launches, movie screenings and even on popular TV shows ... A mix of exciting craft skills, heady escapism and passion for pop culture, it's easy to see why cosplay has become so popular with people no matter who they are, because now they can be anyone they want, and so can you ... Learn about the history of the hobby (it's been around longer than you'd think!), get...
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