{"product_id":"cosplay-and-the-dressing-of-identity-9781789149296","title":"Cosplay and the Dressing of Identity","description":"\u003cb\u003eFeaturing several images of cosplay, a fun and fascinating look at the power and meaning of this cultural phenomenon.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Cosplay, born from the fusion of \"costume\" and \"play,\" transcends mere dress-up by transforming enthusiasts of TV shows, movies, books, or video games into living embodiments of their cherished characters. This book is a close exploration of the vibrant world of cosplay, showing what makes it so captivating for so many. Vivian Asimos frames cosplay as an enactment and embodiment of mythology, revealing its inherent complexity, and in so doing, provides valuable insight into cosplayers' experiences. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Exploring cosplay performances, the skills involved, and its community, she shows how cosplayers build a strong connection to the characters and stories they treasure, and ultimately how they are constructing their own identities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Reaktion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/25\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781789149296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232","brand":"Vivian Asimos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44608350290101,"sku":"9781789149296","price":21.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_6d10a9a4-5ad0-4845-8aaa-0aaf866470f9.jpg?v=1725374347","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/cosplay-and-the-dressing-of-identity-9781789149296","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}