Cosplay in libraries : how to embrace costume play in your library / Ellyssa Kroski.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kroski, Ellyssa, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Libraries--Activity programs.

Libraries.

Cosplay.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (169 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2015]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Cosplay, comics, anime, and geek culture have exploded into the mainstream over recent years and have resulted in a thriving community of costume enthusiasts and pop culture fans. Libraries on the leading edge are already embracing cosplay by integrating this new worldwide sensation into their programming and events. Learn all about the world of cosplay and how you can host cosplay events, workshops, makerspaces, clubs, and more in your library! This one-stop guide includes quotes and interviews with librarians who are incorporating cosplay into their programming as well as with cosplayers. You’ll also find 32 full-color photographs of cosplay in action to give you both ideas and inspiration for getting started!--publisher.

Contents:

What is cosplay?

Getting started : tools of the trade

Places to go, people to see

Cosfamous

Libraries embracing cosplay

Cosplay programming for libraries

Project 1. Host a comic or anime con in your library!?

Project 2. How to host a cosplay contest

Project 3. How to form a cosplay club in your library

Project 4. How to host a cosplay props 3D printing event

Project 5. How to host a create your own armor with Worbla event

Project 6. How to host an armor painting event

Project 7. Budget cosplay event : how to create an infinity gauntlet with craft foam

Project 8. Budget cosplay event : how to create cardboard superhero helmets

Project 9. Budget cosplay event : how to create papier mache minions

Project 10. How to host a cosplay cards workshop

Project 11. Host a cosplay Web presence workshop

Project 12. Plan a themed cosplay lock-in

Cosplay issues, tips, and tricks

Must-have cosplay resources

Appendix A. Cosplay event activities

Appendix B. Suppliers directory

Appendix C. Cosplayers directory

Appendix D. Photographers directory

Appendix E. Cosplay websites & blogs directory.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4422-5649-4