FANDOMS UNITE!

TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM

MOLLY MOORE

LS 541 Youth Programming

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Fandoms Unite
Teen Summer Reading Program
Description:
The Fandoms Unite! Teen Summer Reading Program is a series of related events
for teens in grades 6-12 at the Oconee County Library. This program will focus
on the different fandoms teens identify themselves with. This program series will
meet once a week for 10 weeks and cover fandoms such as Harry Potter,
anime, Hunger Games, comics, Fault in Our Stars, Doctor Who, and Divergent.
The Kickoff will be featuring Tonks and the Aurors, which is a Wizard Rock band,
who writes and plays music about Harry Potter. The End of SRP event will be a
cosplay contest where teens can dress up in ANY fandom cosplay. Prizes for
cosplay will be given out, as well as the prizes for the top two readers and the
teen with the most event attendance.

Goals of the Teen Summer Reading Program:

To encourage teens to explore new interests and trends

Allows teens with similar interests to connect
Encourages teens to read during the summer months to prevent the
summer slide
To promote the PINES systems collection of books

Plan:
Fandoms Unite! Teen Summer Reading Program events will be held Wednesdays
from 6:00-8:00pm in the Auditorium of the Oconee County Library. Parents are
encouraged to drop off their teen and pick them up at 8:00pm, though the
parent may stay and observe if they wish.
Preparations:
Use the room reservation calendar to reserve the Auditorium for each night,
allowing time for setup and cleanup.
Search for fandom-based books on and put them on hold on the WAT YA library
card account. All books in each series will be displayed at coordinating event.
Be sure to include novellas, companions, and any other relevant books.

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On May 1, request invoice and send to headquarters for payment. On July 1,

touch base with the band, Tonks and the Aurors, to confirm wants, needs,
special requests they may have. Be sure to confirm the receipt of a paid invoice.
Day of the event, set up the tables, chairs, and A/V equipment (laptop or DVD
player, etc). Set out refreshments, books, and decorations.

Events:
June 1: Kickoff Concert: Tonks and the Aurors
Prep: Reserve auditorium for all day, to include time for setup. Set up
tables for refreshments, chairs and stage area. Decorate with welcome sign,
string lights and bunting. Have fliers for other events in a place where teens and
parents cant miss.
June 8: Doctor Who Galaxy Shirts
Prep: Make bleach water mixture and pour into all spray bottles. Put up
tables and chairs. Cover tables with vinyl tablecloths (found in janitors closet).
Set out a t-shirt at each place and a spray bottle in between for them to share.
Use stencil blanks to create a TARDIS stencil. Make an example t-shirt using
bleachwater, stencil. While its drying, start adding acrylic paint for stars and
galaxies. The brighter colors the better (pink, purple, yellow and turquoise work
well). Let that dry while putting a table up with cookies and fliers. Gather plastic
grocery bags for the teens to put their t-shirt in when going home.
June 15: Fandom Film Fest: Summer Wars
Prep: Use OCL Friends popcorn popper to pop popcorn. Place a table
out for it with individual sized bags and the big bowl (use a cup for a scoop.)
Get the rocking gaming chairs from YA section and beanbag chair from
childrens section for teens to sit in while watching the movie.
June 22: Harry Potter Cooking Class
Prep: Make the rice crispies the day before. Put in disposable pans to cool
and transport. Microwave the almond bark in tall glasses or jars and stir until
smooth. Place glasses in water bath in the crockpots to keep them warm and
soft. Keep crockpots on low during the event. Set up tables into 4 groups
(which represents the 4 HP houses). Cover all tables in tablecloths for easy
cleanup. Teens can vote on which Harry Potter movie to watch while they make
their treats. Have DVD player and sound system hooked up.

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For Golden Snitch Pops: Each group of tables will get a pan of rice
crispies, some cake pop sticks, toothpicks and a piece of fondant. Teens will roll
squares of rice crispies into balls and put on cake pop stick. Then they dip the
cake pops into the melted almond bark, coat them in gold sprinkles, and make
wings out of fondant and adhere them to the snitch with toothpicks.
For Butterbeer Floats: Make a float using vanilla ice cream and cream
soda. Teen can use whip cream and butterscotch syrup for toppings.
For Magic Wands: Teens dip pretzel rods into melted almond bark and
decorate them with various nuts and sprinkles.
June 29: Marvel vs. DC Battle
Prep: Set up tables and chairs. Create or find on the internet a quiz for the
teens to take to determine whether they really belong to the DC or Marvel
universe. After they each take their quiz, split up into the two teams, and play
Comics Jeopardy. Create the trivia game ahead of time using this template
(www.elainefitzgerald.com/Jeopardy1Template.ppt) or create your own template.
While they battle it out, they can decorate doughnuts with the logos of their
favorite DC and Marvel characters.
July 6: Fault in our Stars Craft Night
Prep: Set up tables and chairs. Play movie in the background. Set up
copies of the book, John Greens other books, and TFIOS readalikes. Make an
example of a pillowcase and canvas shoes. Set out all acrylic paint and
brushes, small plates for the paint, and cups of water.
July 13: Fandom Film Fest: Mockingjay Part 2
Prep: Use OCL Friends popcorn popper to pop popcorn. Place a table
out for it with individual sized bags and the big bowl (use a cup for a scoop.)
Get the rocking gaming chairs from YA section and beanbag chair from
childrens section for teens to sit in while watching the movie.
July 20: Divergent Games and Trivia
Prep: When teens arrive, sort them into factions based on a quiz (example:
http://bookshub.wikia.com/wiki/Divergent_Faction_Flowchart). Teens who
identify as Divergent can go to a smaller Faction group that may need a few
more members. After they split up, each faction will do assigned task for thirty
minutes, then after thirty minutes, the whole group will come together to play
the trivia game the Erudite faction created.

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Dauntless: Set up an obstacle course using ropes, cones, hula hoops,

blocks, etc. Test teens to see who can finish it the quickest without any mistakes
or touching any equipment.
Abnegation: Teens will stand in a circle holding hands and try to pass the
hula hoop over their bodies without letting go.
Candor: Teens play Two Truths and a Lie. Have paper and pens for
teens to write down one lie and two true statements about themselves. Have
teens go around and guess each others lies.
Amity: Teens will play charades. Each teen picks a movie title, thing, or
action and tries to act it our quietly while everyone else guesses.
Erudite: Teens in this team will make Divergent series trivia game using a
Jeopardy template (www.elainefitzgerald.com/Jeopardy1Template.ppt) or Family
Feud Style (http://www.youthdownloads.com/games/family-fued-powerpoint).
Set up a laptop for their use.
July 27: Fan Fiction Writing
Prep: Set up tables, chairs, laptops. Decorate with string lights for a
coffeehouse-like setting. Set up table with refreshments. Create a list of writing
prompts for teens to follow when they have writers block or dont know where
to start.
August 3: End of SRP Cosplay Contest
Prep: Set up table with cupcakes and decorating supplies. Gather all
giftcards/prizes. Make a scoring sheet to give out to teens for the cosplay
fashion show. Scoresheets and pencils can be kept at the sign-in table for when
they come in. Decorate room with bunting and string lights. Print out pictures
from all SRP events do tape on the walls and doors for teens to take home if they
want them. Using neon masking tape, create a runway on the floor for the
cosplay fashion show.

Marketing:
Online:
By using social media (Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr, blog, etc.), the library can
connect with the teens (and parents of teens), and remind them of upcoming
programs and give a tease of the upcoming speaker or career theme.

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In the email blast newsletter sent to teens and parents, a separate section just
for the I Can Be Series will be created and maintained. This will include
upcoming speakers and topics as well as logistics (date, time, registration, etc.)
Relevant books relating to the career theme will be hyperlinked to the librarys
e-book where teens can immediately borrow the e-book onto their phone,
computer or e-reader.
Physical:
In the library, posters will be displayed in the YA department, on the doors, and
any other bulletin boards. The publicity monitors around the library will display
an image with necessary information in the slideshow. At the YA desk and
circulation desk, calendar brochures are given out with meeting times and
dates and the career theme information.
During outreach with schools, bookmarks with candy will be handed out to
teens interested and given to the media specialist, advisors, and career center
workers.
A press release will be sent to Oconee Parent Magazine, as well as local
newspapers and radio stations.

Budget:
Kickoff Concert:
$250 fee for band
$50 pizza
$10 cokes
$10 cookies
FREE cups, ice, plates provided by the OCL Friends
Doctor Who Galaxy Shirts:
$50 black t-shirts ($2.50 x 20 shirts)
$5 bleach
$10 spray bottles for bleach water ($1x 10)
FREE acrylic paint and brushes (already have)
$5 stencil blank (to cut out a TARDIS and use on shirts)

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$10 cookies
Fandom Film Fest:
$5 popcorn kernels
FREE oil, salt and butter, bags (on loan from OCL Friends)
FREE popcorn popper (on loan from OCL Friends)
Harry Potter Cooking Class:
$5 pretzel rods ($2.50 x 2)
$8 almond bark (in white and milk chocolate)
FREE crockpots on loan from staff
FREE sprinkles (already have
$5 rice crispies cereal
$6 marshmallows
$7 ($3.50 x 2) cake pop sticks
$4 disposable pans
$2 gold sugar sprinkles
$6 white fondant
.50 cents toothpicks
$5 vanilla ice cream
$5 cream soda
$3 butterscotch syrup
$6 whip cream ($2 x 3 cans)
FREE ice cream scoop (already have
FREE cups (provided by OCL Friends)
Marvel vs. DC Battle:
FREE printing for quizzes
$8 glazed doughnuts
FREE decorating icing (already have)

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The Fault in Our Stars craft night:

FREE pillowcases donated by local hotel
$50 white canvas shoes for painting ($5 x 10 pairs)
FREE acrylic paint and brushes (already have)
Fandom Film Fest:
$5 popcorn kernels
FREE oil, salt and butter, bags (on loan from OCL Friends)
FREE popcorn popper (on loan from OCL Friends)
Divergent Games and Trivia:
$8 candy
$6 cokes
FREE cups and ice from OCL Friends
Fan Fiction Writing:
$10 cookies and candy
End of SRP Cosplay Contest:
$50 giftcard for Avid Bookshop for top reader
$25 giftcard for Avid Bookshop for second place reader
$25 giftcard for highest event attendance winner
$10 soda and ice
$8 cupcakes and icing
$3 flourescent masking tape
Prizes for cosplay:
FREE donated giftcard to Barberitos
FREE donated giftcard to 5 Below
FREE in-house printing for marketing materials
Outreach:
$30 for candy (bought on an as-needed basis) from Publix

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FREE in-house printing for bookmarks

Considerations:
Two events will be registration required: Doctor Who galaxy shirts and Harry
Potter cooking class. To register, teens (or their parents) must stop by the front
circulation desk to sign up or they can call the library. For each event, there will
be an allotted number of attendees, but if theres a cancellation, the teens on
the waiting list will get contacted first.

Evaluation tool:
At the end of the SRP, a quick survey will be sent to the participants via
surveymonkey for them to fill out. YA Staff will use the contact information and
email addresses from the sign-in sheet from each SRP event to send out the
surveys. The survey will ask the following three questions to assess the success of
the Summer Reading Program:
1. Which events did you attend?
2. Did you read any books this summer? If yes, how many?
3. Which event did you like the most/least and why?

Annotated Book List (descriptions by PINES system)

June 1- Kickoff Concert: Tonks and the Aurors
Divergent
Veronica Roth
In a future Chicago, sixteen-year-old Beatrice Prior must choose among five predetermined
factions to define her identity for the rest of her life, a decision made more difficult when she
discovers that she is an anomaly who does not fit into any one group, and that the society she
lives in is not perfect after all.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone
JK Rowling
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny
proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.
The Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins

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Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen accidentally becomes a contender in the annual Hunger
Games, a grave competition hosted by the Capitol where young boys and girls are pitted
against one another in a televised fight to the death.
The Fault in Our Stars
John Green
Sixteen-year-old Hazel, a stage IV thyroid cancer patient, has accepted her terminal diagnosis
until a chance meeting with a boy at cancer support group forces her to reexamine her
perspective on love, loss, and life.

June 8- Doctor Who Galaxy Shirts

Doctor Who: The Big Book of Lists
Cameron McEwan
Whovians rejoice! Blogtor Who is back. Known for his popular lists, Cameron K. McEwan, author
of The Who's Who of Doctor Who , is back with a book that compiles loads of fun facts and
neverbefore- heard tidbits about the Whoniverse. (It's bigger on the inside!)
Doctor Who The Tenth Doctor
Nick Abadzis
Two strangers: the Doctor, charming, eccentric Time Lord with a past as dark and heavy as a
black hole; Gabriella Gonzalez, waitress and wannabe artist with a future dragging her down
like lead chains. Hurled together by a wave of psychic horror haunting New York, they embark
on an epic new adventure across time and space.
Doctor Who Whology: The Official Miscellany
Cavan Scott
Do you know your Sontarans from your Silurians? What are the 40 best ways to defeat a Dalek?
What are the galactic coordinates of Gallifrey? This title deals with these questions
The Doctors Lives and Times
James Goss
"I'm the Doctor. I'm a Time Lord. I'm from the planet Gallifrey in the constellation of Kasterborous.
And I'm the man who's going to save your life." This is the story of an impossible life--of a man
who borrowed a spaceship, travelled through time and continually saved the universe--as told
by the Doctor's friends, by his enemies, and by the man himself. Letters, journals, trial records,
secret government files and the occasional bit of tabloid journalism reveal the never-before-told
story of Gallifrey's last Time Lord.

June 15- Fandom Film Fest: Summer Wars

Anime Classics Zettai! : 100 Must-See Japanese Animation Masterpieces
Brian Camp
A must-have guide to 100 essential Japanese animation films, TV series, and made-for-video
series, from 1950s classics to the latest Cartoon Network hits. Looking for something specific?
Eight unique icons make reviews easy to browse. From Akira to Naruto , Pokemon to Sailor Moon
, anime veterans Brian Camp and Julie Davis present over 100 black & white images alongside
summaries, style notes, rare facts, viewer-discretion guides, and critical comments on films that
fans absolutely-- zettai! --must see.
Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Manga, Comics and Animation

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Sherri Glass
Describes the various occupations available to people with an interest in comics, manga, and
animation.
Cool Japan Guide: Fun in the Land of Manga, Lucky Cats, and Ramen
Abby Denson
Travelling to Japan has never been so much fun-- visit the land of anime, manga, cosplay, hot
springs and sushi! This full-color graphic novel guidebook explores Japanese culture from a
cartoonist's perspective. Cool Japan Guide takes you on a fun tour from the high-energy urban
streets of Tokyo to the peaceful Zen gardens and Shinto shrines of Kyoto and introduces you to-the exciting worlds of Japanese food, the otaku (geek) culture of Japan, the complete
Japanese shopping experience, the world's biggest manga, anime, and cosplay festivals, the
best travel apps for Japan, and more.
The Complete Guide to Anime Techniques
Chris Patmore
Art students learn to reproduce the distinctive style and vibrant colors that characterize
Japanese movie animation--or anime. The author explains every stage in the creative process,
from storyboarding to preparing and distributing the finished movie or video. Step-by-step
tutorials demonstrate fundamental skills, such as hand-painting characters and backgrounds on
separate cel layers, working with 3D graphics, and using digital pen-and-tone techniques.
Separate chapters focus on stylistic techniques, animation basics such as characters'
movements and lip synching, application of styles that comprise fundamentals of animated
visual grammar, and other vital topics for successful movie animation .

June 22- Harry Potter Cooking Class

Harry Potter and Philosophy
David Baggett
In Harry Potter and Philosophy, seventeen philosophical experts unlock some of Hogwarts' secret
panels, and uncover surprising insights that are enlightening both for wizards and the most
discerning muggles.
Harry Potter: The Creature Vault
Jody Revenson
Dementors and House-elves, merpeople and Chinese Fireball Dragons--these are just a few of
the magical creatures and frightening monsters populating J. K. Rowling's wizarding world. Harry
Potter: The Creature Vault is a fascinating look at how this menagerie was brought to life for the
blockbuster Harry Potter film series. Detailed profiles of each creature include rare concept
illustrations, behind-the-scenes photography, and filmmaking secrets from the Warner Bros.
archive. A removable poster picturing each of the creatures and an interactive Eeylops Owl
Emporium catalog complete this must-have package.
Harry Potter Film Wizardry
Brian Sibley
Immerse yourself in the world of the spectacular Harry Potter film series, and learn why Yule Ball
ice sculptures never melt, where Galleons, Sickles, and Knuts are really "minted," how to get a
Hippogriff to work with actors, the inspiration behind Hogwarts castle, and why Dementors move
the way they do. Written and designed in collation with the cast and crew that brought J. K.
Rowling's celebrated novels to the silver screen, Harry Potter: Film Wizardry delivers an
enchanting interactive experience, transporting readers to the wizarding world by sharing filmmaking secrets, unpublished photography and artwork, and exclusive stories from the stars. Full

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of removable facsimile reproductions of props and paper ephemera from the movies, this
collectible volume offers a privileged look at the Harry Potter films and the talented group of
Muggles that has made true movie magic.
Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey
Rob McCabe
Harry Potter: Page to Screen opens the doors to Hogwarts castle and the wizarding world of
Harry Potter to reveal the complete behind-the-scenes secrets, techniques, and over-the-top
artistry that brought J.K. Rowling's acclaimed novels to cinematic life. Developed in
collaboration with the creative team behind the celebrated movie series, this deluxe, 500-plus
page compendium features exclusive stories from the cast and crew, hundreds of never-beforeseen photographs and concept illustrations sourced from the closed film sets, and rare
memorabilia. As the definitive look at the magic that made cinematic history, Page to Screen is
the ultimate collectible, perfect for Muggles everywhere.

June 29- Marvel vs. DC Battle

DC Comics: A Visual History
Alan Cowsill
A chronological account of DC Comics the company and DC Comics the universe traces the
major milestones, from company name changes and its foray into television and movies to the
debuts of major characters.
DC Comics Super-Villains: The Complete Visual History
Daniel Wallace
A superhero is nothing without a worthy foe to battle. Wallace celebrates nearly eighty years of
compellingly corrupt characters from the DC Universe' remarkable gallery of super-villains. From
the Penguin to Harley Quinn and Doomsday to General Zod, he explores the story of these
beloved baddies through new interviews with acclaimed writers and artist.
DC Comics The Ultimate Character Guide
Brandon Snider
Learn facts, figures and stats of the heroes and villains of the DC Universe.
Marvel Encyclopedia
DK Publishing
Timed perfectly with Marvel's 75th Anniversary, DK's bestselling Marvel Encyclopedia is now fully
revised, extended, and updated. Bring the Marvel Universe home with this all-inclusive
encyclopedia detailing little-known facts and information about the iconic Marvel characters.
This essential tome has been fully updated with 32 additional pages. Created in full collaboration
with Marvel Comics, the revised pages of Marvel Encyclopedia now feature new entries on the
latest characters and teams, updated facts on existing ones including their latest looks and story
lines, and expanded entries on major superheroes such as Spider-Man, Thor, and The Avengers.
Special double-page features have also been added highlighting recent major crossover events
in the Marvel Universe, such as Fear Itself, and the new Marvel Now series."--Provided by the
publisher.
Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the Worlds Greatest Comics
Lee Daniels
Here are five fabulous decades of the world's greatest comics. Now in paperback, 288
information-packed pages and more than 700 illustrations of the original hardcover edition are

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sure to appeal to every comicbook fan. Includes 17 profiles of the main Marvel super heroes and
40 pages of facsimile stories.
Ms. Marvel Vol. 1: No Normal
Willow Wilson
"Kamala Khan is an ordinary girl from Jersey City -- until she's suddenly empowered with
extraordinary gifts. But who truly is the new Ms. Marvel? Teenager? Muslim? Inhuman? Find out as
she takes the Marvel Universe by storm! When Kamala discovers the dangers of her newfound
powers, she unlocks a secret behind them, as well. Is Kamala ready to wield these immense new
gifts? Or will the weight of the legacy before her be too much to bear? Kamala has no idea,
either. But she's comin' for you, New York!"-- from Forbidden Planet web site.

July 6- The Fault in Our Stars Crafts

If I Stay
Gayle Forman
While in a coma following an automobile accident that killed her parents and younger
brother, seventeen-year-old Mia, a gifted cellist, weighs whether to live with her grief or join
her family in death.
The Fault in Our Stars
John Green
Sixteen-year-old Hazel, a stage IV thyroid cancer patient, has accepted her terminal
diagnosis until a chance meeting with a boy at cancer support group forces her to
reexamine her perspective on love, loss, and life.
This Star Wont Go Out: Life and Words of Esther Grace Earl
Esther Earl
A memoir told through the journals, letters, and stories of young cancer patient Esther Earl.
Provided by publisher.
Zac and Mia
AJ Betts
The last person Zac expects in the room next door is a girl like Mia, angry and feisty with
questionable taste in music. In the real world, he wouldn't--couldn't--be friends with her. In
hospital different rules apply, and what begins as a knock on the wall leads to a note--then
a friendship neither of them sees coming.

July 13- Fandom Film Fest: Mockingjay Part 2

The Hunger Games Tribute Guide
Emily Seife
Here is the ultimate guide to the twenty-four Tributes participating in Panem's 74th annual
Hunger Games. Follow the Tributes' journey from the Reaping to the Games, with a look at all the
highlights along the way--the Tribute Parade, the stations of the Training Center, the interviews,
and more. Get exclusive information about the Tributes' strengths and weaknesses, their
weapons of choice, and their experience in the Capitol before entering the arena.
The Official Illustrated Movie Companion
Kate Egan

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The New York Times bestseller by Suzanne Collins is now a major motion picture -- and this is your
guide to all of the movie's excitement, both in front of the camera and behind it. Go behind the
scenes of the making of The Hunger Games with exclusive images and interviews. From the
screenwriting process to the casting decisions to the elaborate sets and costumes to the actors'
performances and directors' vision, this is the definitive companion to the breathtaking film..
The Unofficial Hunger Games Cookbook
Emily Baines
"From lamb stew to groosling--more than 150 recipes inspired by the Hunger Games trilogy."
The World of The Hunger Games
Kate Egan
A companion guide to Panem, the world in the "Hunger Games," as portrayed in the motion
picture based on the novel by Suzanne Collins.

July 20- Divergent Games and Trivia

Four: A Divergent Collection
Veronica Roth
A collection of four pre-Divergent stories plus three additional scenes from Divergent, all told
from Tobias's point of view, that follow Tobias's transfer from Abnegation to Dauntless, his
Dauntless initiation, the first clues that a foul plan is brewing in the leadership of two factions, and
the weeks after he meets Tris Prior.
Legend
Marie Lu
In a dark future, when North America has split into two warring nations, fifteen-year-old Day, a
famous criminal, and prodigy June, the brilliant soldier hired to capture him, discover that they
have a common enemy.
The Testing
Joelle Charbonneau
Sixteen-year-old Malencia (Cia) Vale is chosen to participate in The Testing to attend the
University; however, Cia is fearful when she figures out her friends who do not pass The Testing
are disappearing.
Uglies
Scott Westerfeld
Just before their sixteenth birthdays, when they will will be transformed into beauties whose only
job is to have a great time, Tally's best friend runs away and Tally must find her and turn her in, or
never become pretty at all.

July 27- Fan Fiction Writing

Career Building Through Fan Fiction Writing
Miriam Segall
Fan fiction writing has been around for centuries, but has only just recently become a viable
career option. Fans of some of the most popular works of fiction have been published or have
found their own level of fame as authors for writing supplemental stories or novels as a tribute to
their favorite work.

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Fangirl
Rainbow Rowell
Being consummate fans of the Simon Snow series helped Cath and her twin sister, Wren, cope as
little girls whose mother left them, but now, as they start college but not as roommates, Cath
fears she is unready to live without Wren holding her hand--and without her passion for Snow.
Fic: Why Fanfiction is Taking Over the World
Anne Jamison
Explores the history and culture of fanwriting and how it has transformed popular culture as well
as reading, writing, and authorship, and includes discussions from both professional and fan
writers.

August 3- End of SRP Cosplay Contest

1000 Incredible Costume & Cosplay Ideas: A Showcase of Creative Characters From Anime,
Manga, Video Games, Movies, Comics, and More!
Yaya Han
Provides a broad and detailed glimpse into the ingenious artistry and attention to detail behind
some of the most fabulous costumes you can find.
Cosplay Basics:A Beginners Guide to the Art of Costume Play
Yuki Takasou
Curious about cosplay? Learn all the basics of cosplay here straight from experts in the heart of
Tokyo!Japanese cosplayers continuously take the art of cosplay to new levels and now you can
learn their secrets!Cosplay Basics has collected all you need to know in an easy-to-follow how-to
book on the making and engaging in the art of cosplay. * With original designs and patterns so
you can learn how to make your own costumesLearn how to buy costumes; choose wigs and
make-up; photography tips and more!* for manga, anime, and cosplay fans!* 300,000+ Comic
Con fans who attended NY and San Diego Comic Cons in 2013* with a list of cosplay events
Cosplay World
Brian Ashcraft
Filled with striking images of costume play from around the world, this definitive look at the
global phenomenon known as "cosplay" examines its evolution from the fringes of society to the
spotlight of modern culture. For over 100 years, men and women around the world have been
dressing up as their favorite characters from movies, games, comics, TV, and books. Beginning
as a curiosity and hobby for social outcasts, it's now a global phenomenon, fuelled by the
Internet and an explosion in geek fandom. This in-depth look at the world of cosplay includes
interviews with stars like Yaya Han, Crystal Graziano, and Spiral Cats, offers insights into cosplay's
history and current landscape, and explains its creative processes, like how Megan Marie built
the perfect Wonder Woman costume. Cosplay World features over 200 compelling
photographs, showcasing everything from campy 1970s costumes to cutting-edge suits
engineered in workshops and built using space-age materials. The result is both a celebration of
and an informed look at a popular means of self-expression that continues to fascinate.