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Cosplay and the Dressing of Identity

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Product details

  • ISBN 9781789149296
  • Dimensions: 138 x 216mm
  • Publication Date: 01 Sep 2024
  • Publisher: Reaktion Books
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Hardback
  • Language: English
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Description
Cosplay, born from the fusion of ‘costume’ and ‘play’, transcends mere dress-up by transforming enthusiasts of TV shows, movies, books or video games into living embodiments of their cherished characters. This book is a close exploration of the vibrant world of cosplay, showing what makes it so captivating for so many. The book frames cosplay as an enactment and embodiment of mythology, revealing its inherent complexity, and providing valuable insight into cosplayers’ experiences. Exploring cosplay performances, the skills involved and its community, the book shows how cosplayers build a strong connection to the characters and stories they treasure, and ultimately how they are constructing their own identities.
About Vivian Asimos
Vivian Asimos lives in Salisbury, UK, and is the author of Digital Monsters (2020) and Digital Mythology and the Internet’s Monster: The Slender Man (2021). She explores nerd culture and fandom in her podcast I’m A Fan of That!.