...Sometime in the near future, the First International Congress of Re-enactors" is suddenly interupted by an odd storm. When the storm clears, the members find themselves in 1st century... More > Britain, caught between the Rome of Nero and the rebellion of the Celtic Iceni tribe and their Queen, Boudica. The de-facto leader of the Re-enactors, Jason MacMaster, must choose sides, and survive a plot by Drudic priests to wipe out those depending on him.< Less
...Sometime in the near future, the First International Congress of Re-enactors" is suddenly interupted by an odd storm. When the storm clears, the members find themselves in 1st century... More > Britain, caught between the Rome of Nero and the rebellion of the Celtic Iceni tribe and their Queen, Boudica. The de-facto leader of the Re-enactors, Jason MacMaster, must choose sides, and survive a plot by Drudic priests to wipe out those depending on him.< Less
A hilarious collection of (mostly) true stories from historical re-enactments. Anyone who has been involved in a re-enactment will immediately identify with the tales of wardrobe malfunctions,... More > misfired weaponry, encounters with wild animals and still wilder people. Anyone who has ever attended a re-enactment (or thought about it) will be thoroughly amused at the behind-the-scenes antics. Plus there are some very funny photos!< Less
If you love the smell of gunpowder in the morning ... then you might be a re-enactor. Hysterical Re-enacting 2, Hilarious Tales from Historical Re-enactments, presents dozens of truly funny stories... More > from historical re-enacting. Rare beasts, strange wardrobe choices, even stranger people and some curious questions from the general public make Hysterical 2 a hilarious romp.< Less
“Impressions available for rent. Free fittings available for commercials.” That’s the motto for a full-color portfolio catalog of Old West costumes provided by Kirk’s Kostumes... More > for rent to movies and television commercials. A great idea book for those re-enactors and amusement parks building their western show collections. 1880’s gunfight shows would do well to have this book in their dressing room.< Less
The War to End all Wars raged on, ragtime swept the world, and women –gasp—put on trousers! Edwardian ladies watched their daughters embrace new freedoms – and absurdities -- in... More > dress as overalls and pegtop skirts vied with lingerie dresses and rustling flounces. Pamela is a downloadable black and white paper doll to color, cut and enjoy. Perfect for vintage clothing collectors, costumers, nostalgia enthusiasts, genealogists, re-enactors and paper doll lovers of all ages. Four paper doll pages including 1 doll and 11 costumes for a total of 21 items.< Less
Civil War re-enactors, men and women who dress in
1860s-era clothing and learn military and domestic skills from the war period, seek to make the past physically present in their
own lives and, at... More > least temporarily, in the lives of their audiences. The re-enactor’s impression, the historical personality or role they inhabit during an event, turns abstract historical concepts into lived experience.
By combining the results of in-depth interviews, a survey, and participant observation this study argues that scholars have underestimated the participants and the hobby’s role in American culture. A surface-level reading of the hobby, that its participants are little more than “rednecks” and “hillbillies,” is incorrect and ignores the value the hobby creates by enacting American heritage for an audience.< Less
Civil War re-enactors, men and women who dress in
1860s-era clothing and learn military and domestic skills from the war period, seek to make the past physically present in their
own lives and, at... More > least temporarily, in the lives of their audiences. The re-enactor’s impression, the historical personality or role they inhabit during an event, turns abstract historical concepts into lived experience.
By combining the results of in-depth interviews, a survey, and participant observation this study argues that scholars have underestimated the participants and the hobby’s role in American culture. A surface-level reading of the hobby, that its participants are little more than “rednecks” and “hillbillies,” is incorrect and ignores the value the hobby creates by enacting American heritage for an audience.< Less
Here’s a lady for tales of delicate damsels, noble knights, and fierce dragons. Downloadable black and white paper doll to color, cut and enjoy. Perfect for vintage clothing collectors,... More > costumers, nostalgia enthusiasts genealogists, re-enactors and paper doll lovers of all ages. Wonderful story time project for young readers of historical and fantasy tales set in the medieval period. Printing tips included. Beautifully rendered, carefully researched in Kim Brecklein's usual meticulous style. One doll, 7 costumes, 17 items.< Less
A short guide for the re-enactor and participant of the Renaissance Faire about 16th century Venice and the clothing involved to create that look. The book offers practical advice for intermediate... More > to advanced re-enactor seeking more accurate historical reproduction.< Less
