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KIDS OF COSPLAY
by Thurstan Redding (Thames and Hudson £40, 144pp)
Cosplay, a portmanteau of 'costume play', is a performance art in which participants dress up as a character from a work of fiction, be that a comic book, film, series or game.
Thought to be valued at $4.62 billion, it's a massive industry.
Cosplay, a portmanteau of 'costume play', is a performance art in which participants dress up as a character from a work of fiction. Picture credit: Thurstan Redding
In a kaleidoscope of colours and imagination, Kids Of Cosplay invites readers on a vibrant journey through the world of cosplayers, harnessing their creative powers to transform into beloved characters from fantasy and pop culture.
'Costuming and cosplay allows you to be completely you, while – ironically – being someone else at the same time.'
