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Cosplay - The Fictional Mode of Existence (Paperback)
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An exploration of cosplay and its relationship with the realms of
its global fandom, performance, and the modes of fictional
existence  Flourishing far beyond its Japanese roots,
cosplay has become an international phenomenon with fervid fans who
gather at enormous, worldwide conventions annually. Here, author
Frenchy Lunning offers an intimate, sensational tour through
cosplay’s past and present, as well as its global lure. Through a
culmination of years of personal research on cosplay, and growing
out of Lunning’s wealth of scholarship, conference presentations,
and cosplayer interviews, Cosplay is a unique and necessary
examination of identity, performance, play, and otaku fandom and
culture in relation to contemporary theories. With discussions
covering construction, masquerades, and community through
performance, Lunning presents cosplay as a dynamic and
ever-evolving global practice. She combines the fascinating
viewpoints of cosplayers with observational, in-depth research on
cosplay history and practice, and a deep dive into critical theory
involving the modes of fictional existence, in order to understand
its global expansion. Augmented with beautiful photographs,
this is an engrossing, lively read that explores a complicated and
often misunderstood history and meditates on how cosplay allows its
participants to create and construct meaning and identity.
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Imprint: |
University of Minnesota Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2022 |
First published: |
2022 |
Authors: |
Frenchy Lunning
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
224 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5179-1215-4 |
Categories: |
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Social sciences >
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LSN: |
1-5179-1215-6 |
Barcode: |
9781517912154 |
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