Cosplay: A History: The Builders, Fans, and Makers J. D. Robb and in Paris

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Cosplay: A History: The Builders, Fans, and Makers J. D. Robb and in ParisA history of the colorful and complex kingdom of cosplay and fandom fashion by Andrew Liptak, journalist, historian, and member of the legendary fan based Star Wars organization the 501st Legion. In recent years, cosplay the practice of dressing up in costume as a character has exploded, becoming a mainstream cultural phenomenon. But what are the circumstances that made its rise possible? Andrew Liptak a member of the legendary 501st Legion, an