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Informationen zum Autor By Ellyssa Kroski Klappentext 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-color 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! Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Chapter One: What is Cosplay? Chapter Two: Getting Started: Tools of the TradeChapter Three: Places to Go, People to See Chapter Four: CosfamousChapter Five: Libraries Embracing CosplayChapter Six: Cosplay Programming for LibrariesProject 1: Host a Comic or Anime Con in your Library!¿ Project 2: How to Host a Cosplay ContestProject 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 EventProject 6: How to Host an Armor Painting Event Project 7: Budget Cosplay Event: How to Create an Infinity Gauntlet with Craft FoamProject 8: Budget Cosplay Event: How to Create Cardboard Superhero HelmetsProject 9: Budget Cosplay Event: How to Create Papier Mache MinionsProject 10: How to Host a Cosplay Cards WorkshopProject 11: Host a Cosplay Web Presence WorkshopProject 12: Plan a Themed Cosplay Lock-InChapter Seven: Cosplay Issues, Tips, and TricksChapter Eight: Must-Have Cosplay ResourcesAppendix A: Cosplay Event ActivitiesAppendix B: Suppliers DirectoryAppendix C: Cosplayers DirectoryAppendix D: Photographers DirectoryAppendix E: Cosplay Websites & Blogs DirectoryIndexAbout the Author...