Catalog Search Results
1) Cosplay foundations: your guide to constructing bodysuits, corsets, hoop skirts, petticoats & more
Author
Publisher
FanPowered Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Become the character you were destined to be! Joyce van den Goor, founder of Pretzl Cosplay, is here to guide you on your epic cosplay journey. Learn all the best tools, materials and trade techniques--such as sanding, shaping, detailing, painting and so much more--to craft standout armor and lightweight props out of EVA foam. Both cheap and easy-to-handle, this material is perfect for total newbies! With 22 different projects to test your skills,...
Author
Series
Spoiler alert volume 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Marcus Caster-Rupp has a secret. While the world knows him as Aeneas, the star of the biggest show on TV, Gods of the Gates, he's known to fanfiction readers as Book!AeneasWouldNever, an anonymous and popular poster. Marcus is able to get out his own frustrations with his character through his stories, especially the ones that feature the internet's favorite couple to ship, Aeneas and Lavinia. But if anyone ever found out about his online persona,...
6) The love con
Author
Publisher
Jove
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"He's cosplaying as her boyfriend but their feelings for each other are real in this romantic comedy from Seressia Glass. Sometimes Kenya Davenport believes she was switched at the hospital-how else could a lover of anime, gaming, and cosplay come from STEM parents? Still, Kenya dreams of being able to turn her creative hobby into a career. She finally has a chance to make it big when she joins the reality show competition Cosplay or No Way. There's...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
In an early reader that is perfect for Halloween or year-around enjoyment, Mayor Fleck awakens to discover that he can't find his corn-on-the-cob outfit for the big LEGO City costume party, but soon a big surprise comes his way.
Author
Publisher
White Owl, an imprint of Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Pub. Date
[2021].
Language
English
Description
"Cosplay is a hobby that is sweeping the globe, you can see it at comic cons, book launches, movie screenings and even on popular TV shows... A mix of exciting craft skills, heady escapism and passion for pop culture, it's easy to see why cosplay has become so popular with people no matter who they are, because now they can be anyone they want, and so can you...Learn about the history of the hobby (it's been around longer than you'd think!), get your...
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A guide to the massively popular fantasy RPG livestream offers previously unreleased photos and artwork, sharing cast insights into its origins and storylines as well as the diverse array of art and cosplay that Critical Role inspires.
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Enter a Magical Realm of Handcrafted Fantasy Costumes, Accessories, Bags and More! Whether you're attending a Renaissance faire, anime convention, LARP event or costume party, dressing up is half the fun. Now it's easier than ever to make your own unique, one-of-a-kind outfit. In this costumier's trove, Costurero Real creators Alassie and Mara have included a wealth of clothing and accessories you can easily make at home, and for half the price of...
13) Be dazzled
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks Fire
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Seventeen-year-old Raffy is determined to win a cosplay competition that could lead to art school admission and respect for his talent, but being paired with his main competitor, ex-boyfriend Luca, complicates things.
14) Nerdcrush
Author
Publisher
Running Press Teens, Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Shy sixteen-year-old Ramona uses cosplay as a way to escape her shyness and feel seen, but when she emails her crush using her online persona, Rel, and he starts to fall for her, Ramona must decide whether to hide behind her character forever or take a chance and let her crush see the real her.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"An anthropologist and his daughter travel to Kermunkachunk, the capitol of Chalazia, to conduct research for an ethnography on the Chalazian Mafia Faction (a splinter group of the Chalazian Children's Theater).The book takes place over the course of a night at the Bar Pulpo, Kermunkachunk's #1 spoken-word karaoke bar, where conversations are actually being read from multiple karaoke screens arrayed around the barroom. Moreover, it's Thursday, "Father/Daughter...
17) Crossplay
Author
Publisher
Iron Circus Comics
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Close friends and new acquaintances at an anime convention confront their crushes, challenge their hang-ups, and question their once-comfortable identities in this erotic graphic novel about discovering who you re meant to be and who you re truly meant to love."-- book jacket flap.
Author
Publisher
Running Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Become part of the Marvel universe with this one-of-a-kind, official guide on how to cosplay as some of your favorite Marvel characters-like Black Panther, Loki, Ms. Marvel, Captain America, Jean Grey, and more-perfect for Marvel fans and cosplayers of all levels"--
Interlibrary Loan Request
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Des Moines Public Library can be requested from other libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? If the item was published recently, submit a purchase suggestion. Submit Request