ANDREW LIPTAK
u003cbu003eA history of the colorful and complex kingdom of cosplay and fandom fashion by Andrew Liptak, journalist, historian, and member of the legendary fan-based u003ciu003eStar Wars u003c/iu003eorganization the 501st Legion.u003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eIn recent years, cosplaythe practice of dressing up in costume as a characterhas exploded, becoming a mainstream cultural phenomenon. But what are the circumstances that made its rise possible?u003cbru003e u003cbru003eAndrew Liptaka member of the legendary 501st Legion, an international fan-based organization dedicated to the dark side of u003ciu003eStar Warsu003c/iu003edelves into the origins and culture of cosplay to answer this question. u003ciu003eCosplay: A Historyu003c/iu003e looks at the practices ever-growing fandom and conventions, its roots in 15th-century costuming, the relationship between franchises and the cosplayers they inspire, and the technology that brings even the most intricate details in these costumes to life.u003cbru003e u003cbru003eCosplay veterans and newcomers alike will find much to relish in this rich and comprehensive history.
