Cosplay - The Beginner's Masterclass

Two veteran cosplayers - Miyuu Takahara and Kenji Weston - have teamed up their experience and skills to give cosplay newcomers a great guide. Illustrated topics and techniques are explained in easy to understand and straightforward ways, while being detailed and comprehensive. All manner of costumes are covered: superheroes and supervillains, video game characters, and of course those from Japan's vast anime culture. There's coverage on culture and history; aspects of planning out and making a costume; makeup and props; advice on enjoying conventions and cosplay photography. Ways to find materials and items to suit all budgets and lifestyles receives coverage, while the importance of budget and time management are also examined. Colossal research was made on this book. To write it, the authors drew on the spirit of commitment and passion that is at the core of great cosplay. This book is guaranteed to give newbies, beginners and even experienced cosplayers the guidance they need to make epic cosplay.