Cosplay in libraries : how to embrace costume play in your library
Kroski, Ellyssa2015
Book
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. Cosply in Libraries: How to Embrace Costume Play in Your Library includes quotes and interviews with librarians who are incorporating cosplay into their programming as well as with cosplayers. You'll also find 32 full-colour photographs of cosplay in action to give you both ideas and inspiration for getting started. Learn all about the world of cosplay and how you can host cosplay events, workshops, makerspaces, clubs, and more in your library!
Main title:
Cosplay in libraries : how to embrace costume play in your library / Ellyssa Kroski.
Author:
Kroski, Ellyssa, author
Imprint:
Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2015]©2015
Collation:
xiii, 137 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
ISBN:
9781442256484 (paperback)1442256486 (paperback)
Dewey class:
025.5
Language:
English
BRN:
451430
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank Library | Library Professional Development | LPD 025.5 KROS | Available |