Cosplay A History, Andrew Liptak
Cosplay A History, Andrew Liptak
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Cosplay: A History
The Builders, Fans, and Makers Who Bring Your Favorite Stories to Life

Author: Andrew Liptak

Narrator: Eunice Wong

Unabridged: 11 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/28/2022

Synopsis

A history of the colorful and complex kingdom of cosplay and fandom fashion by Andrew Liptak, journalist, historian, and member of the legendary fan-based Star Wars organization the 501st Legion.

In recent years, cosplay—the practice of dressing up in costume as a character—has exploded, becoming a mainstream cultural phenomenon. But what are the circumstances that made its rise possible?

Andrew Liptak—a member of the legendary 501st Legion, an international fan-based organization dedicated to the dark side of Star Wars—delves into the origins and culture of cosplay to answer this question. Cosplay: A History looks at the practice’s 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.

Cosplay veterans and newcomers alike will find much to relish in this rich and comprehensive history.

About Andrew Liptak

Andrew Liptak is a writer and historian based in Vermont. He graduated from Norwich University with a master’s degree in military history and writes about history, technology, and science fiction in his newsletter Transfer Orbit. His work has appeared in Armchair General Magazine, Clarkesworld Magazine, Gizmodo, io9, Slate, The Verge, and other publications. He coedited the anthology War Stories: New Military Science Fiction, and his short fiction has appeared in Galaxy’s Edge Magazine and Curious Fictions.

Reviews

Goodreads review by J Earl

Cosplay: A History by Andrew Liptak is an enjoyable and informative look at what has become the larger and more visible aspects of cosplay. As the title says, this is 'a' history not 'the' history. One of the things that made this an even more interesting read than I expected was the attention given......more

Goodreads review by Amanda

A highly readable, very interesting, and just plain fun dive into nerd culture. I’ve never been into cosplay myself, but I have been to many conventions and could easily relate to the storytelling impulse and the community celebrations of characters and universes like Star Wars. Liptak did a good jo......more

Goodreads review by Kara

In the Year of Our Lord 2022, “cosplay” is a part of the vernacular, especially if you’re a sci-fi or fantasy fan. Only a handful of years ago, it was hotly debated in some subsections of fandom—costume-makers rejected the term as being an “anime” thing, or a “young fan” thing. Regardless of your pe......more

Goodreads review by Doreen

6/28/2022 Full review tk at TheFrumiousConsortium.net. 6/29/2022 Wow, what a comprehensive look this is at the past and present of cosplay! I've always loved dressing up, ever since my parents bought me a gorgeous Snow White dress that I was forbidden to wear except on Special Occasions, so I maybe go......more

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