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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...

Publisher Annotation: Cinderella goes to the con in this fandom-fueled twist on the classic fairy tale. Part romance, part love letter to nerd culture, and all totally adorbs, Geekerella is a fairy tale for anyone who believes in the magic of fandom.

In 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? Andrew Liptak-a member of the legendary 501st Legion, an international fan-based organization dedicated to the dark side of Star Wars-delves into the origins and culture of cosplay to answer this question. Cosplay: A History looks at the practice's ever-growing...

"Follow along with a veteran cosplayer's design process on creating original costumes from redesigns, making original designs, techniques used and breaking down costumes to components. Learn how to customize and personalize your build from inspiration to finishing touches"--

Seventeen-year-old Raffy is determined to win a cosplay competition that could lead to art school admission and respect for his talent, but being paired with his main competitor, ex-boyfriend Luca, complicates things.

In an early reader that is perfect for Halloween or year-around enjoyment, Mayor Fleck awakens to discover that he can't find his corn-on-the-cob outfit for the big LEGO City costume party, but soon a big surprise comes his way.

"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"--

"The comic convention is just a few short weeks away. All Bea and Parker need now are great costumes . . . But won't the supplies and materials cost a fortune? Not if Bea and Parker follow a few simple instructions from Costume Critter, the world's cutest cosplayer! With Maker Comics: Create a Costume! you can create fun, easy, budget-friendly costumes. And you don't have to start from scratch: A few simple modifications can transform thrift store...

Someone is targeting females of the species at a live action role play club. No longer a trainee in the Black Dagger Brotherhood, Boone finds himself working with a former homicide cop to catch the serial killer. Ever since her sister was murdered at the club, Helaine has been committed to finding her killer, no matter the danger she faces. When she crosses paths with Boone, she doesn't know whether to trust him--and then she has no choice. Helaine...

Shy sixteen-year-old Ramona uses cosplay as a way to escape her shyness and feel seen, but when she emails her crush using her online persona, Rel, and he starts to fall for her, Ramona must decide whether to hide behind her character forever or take a chance and let her crush see the real her.