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This looks better irl, Exploring Cosplay Cons follows young people in this contemporary subculture, largely influenced by various Asian media and pop culture, full of community spirit, individuality and personal challenges, as they prepare for and attend cosplay conventions in western Europe. The wo...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Xu, Xiaoxiao, 1984- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	[Breda, Netherlands] : Eriskay Connection, [2024].
Subjects:	Cosplay > Pictorial works. Role playing > Social aspects. Identity (Psychology) Subculture > Social aspects. Fans (Persons) > Psychology. Social media in art.

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