Cosplay and the Dressing of Identity
Autor Vivian Asimosen Limba Engleză Hardback – 11 noi 2024
Cosplay, born from the fusion of “costume” and “play,” transcends mere dress-up by transforming enthusiasts of TV shows, movies, books, or video games into living embodiments of their cherished characters. This book is a close exploration of the vibrant world of cosplay, showing what makes it so captivating for so many. Vivian Asimos frames cosplay as an enactment and embodiment of mythology, revealing its inherent complexity, and in so doing, provides valuable insight into cosplayers’ experiences.
Exploring cosplay performances, the skills involved, and its community, she shows how cosplayers build a strong connection to the characters and stories they treasure, and ultimately how they are constructing their own identities.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781789149296
ISBN-10: 1789149290
Pagini: 232
Ilustrații: 16 color plates, 28 halftones
Dimensiuni: 138 x 216 x 26 mm
Greutate: 0.4 kg
Editura: REAKTION BOOKS
Colecția Reaktion Books
ISBN-10: 1789149290
Pagini: 232
Ilustrații: 16 color plates, 28 halftones
Dimensiuni: 138 x 216 x 26 mm
Greutate: 0.4 kg
Editura: REAKTION BOOKS
Colecția Reaktion Books
Notă biografică
Vivian Asimos lives in Salisbury, United Kingdom, and is the author of Digital Monsters and Digital Mythology and the Internet’s Monster: The Slender Man. She explores nerd culture and fandom in her podcast I’m A Fan of That!.
Recenzii
"This work of anthropological field research uses interviews and participant observation to explore a contemporary subculture that has some features of a new religious movement: cosplay, the wearing of costumes at public events to identify with iconic characters from popular culture mythologies. Indeed, the first chapter suggests that traditional religions like Zen Buddhism and Christianity are sacred simply because they are old traditions, while very recent mythologies such as those in Japanese manga (graphic novels) and anime (movies and video games) also deserve respect for their transcendence of mundane existence. . . . Some readers may criticize this book for being subjective, given that the author’s personal experiences are paramount, yet perhaps this is a good time in the history of social science for a revival of phenomenology, ethnomethodology, or other forms of participant observation that take the viewpoint of the individual very seriously."
"The artistic and expressive value of fan practices has been increasingly analysed, and Cosplay and the Dressing of Identity is a highly relevant contribution to this growing field of fandom and media studies. This book offers a compelling account about fan costuming and what this hobby offers fans in terms of identity. Asimos looks at cosplay as an art form, showing a deep understanding and appreciation for using characters and bodies as a medium for self-expression, and gains deeper insights into the practice through her qualitative research and dialogue with other fans. This is a book about how we each use bodies, fashion and characters to tell our own, unique stories in today’s media culture."