{"product_id":"costuming-cosplay-9781350035904","title":"Costuming Cosplay","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTherèsa M. Winge\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor in Apparel and Textile Design at Michigan State University, USA. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eBody Style\u003c\/i\u003e (Bloomsbury Academic, 2012), an avid fan of Cosplay, and has judged Cosplay competitions and participated in Cosplay costume panels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngages with a variety of issues seated within the realm of cosplay ... \u003ci\u003eCostuming Cosplay\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the creative power of cosplay, illustrating the significant effects of play and fun. * Journal of Folklore Research *\u003cbr\u003e[A] must-read for scholars of dress and culture or anyone interested in the complex world of cosplay and fandom. Winge’s first-hand accounts and analysis of cosplay costume are insightful and engaging. The book provides a holistic background on cosplay and simultaneously investigates the nuances of the cosplay way of life. Especially intriguing are the detailed discussions on the construction and negotiation of archetype character identities through costume and body modification. -- Jessica Strübel, University of Rhode Island, USA\u003cbr\u003eWinge's insider role, as a fan of fandom and as a past judge of Cosplay competitions, contributes authenticity to this valuable guide to understanding the Cosplay subculture and the intimate meanings of their 'looks' or costume. -- Abby Lillethun, Montclair State University, USA\u003cbr\u003eWinge’s analysis is full of fresh insight ... Indispensable reading for cosplay scholars it is likely to remain a touchstone for many years to come. * Journal of Textile Science and Technology *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Cosplay Chapter 2: Cosplay Subculture  Chapter 3: Dressing the Part  Chapter 4: Cosplay is a Way of Life  Chapter 5: Girl Power   Chapter 6: Cosplay Worlds  Bibliography  Index","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53187284795735,"sku":"9781350035904","price":114.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/costuming-cosplay-9781350035904","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}