Cosplay in libraries : how to embrace costume play in your library

Kroski, Ellyssa, (author.).

Record details

ISBN: 9781442256477
ISBN: 1442256478
ISBN: 9781442256484
ISBN: 1442256486
Physical Description: xiii, 137 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Publisher: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2015]
Copyright: ©2015

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

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.