{"product_id":"9781789149296","title":"Cosplay and the Dressing of Identity","description":"Author: Vivian Asimos\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781789149296\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Reaktion Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Jan 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 232\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCosplay, born from the fusion of \u0026amp;#x27;costume\u0026amp;#x27; and \u0026amp;#x27;play,\u0026amp;#x27; 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eExploring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47932711043230,"sku":"ADS-9781789149296","price":37.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781789149296.jpg?v=1783088741","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781789149296","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}