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Cosplay and the dressing of identity / Vivian Asimos.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Asimos, Vivian, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Cosplay--Psychological aspects.
- Identity (Philosophical concept).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (231 pages) : illustrations (some color)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- London : Reaktion Books, 2024.
- Summary:
- A close exploration of the vibrant world of cosplay, showing how cosplayers build a strong connection to the characters and stories they treasure, and ultimately how they are constructing their own identities.
- Contents:
- Introduction: What Is Cosplay?
- Myth, Pop Culture and Cosplay
- The Art of Dressing
- Cosplay and the Art of Performance
- Cosplaying in Place
- Cosplay's Community
- Skill and Cosplay
- Cosplay, Gender and Sexuality
- The Transformative Art of Cosplay
- Storytelling with Body and Identity.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9781789149661
- 1789149665
- OCLC:
- 1453196330
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