Yaya Han's World of Cosplay

Cosplay has become one of the hottest trends in fandom . . . and Yaya Han is its superstar. In this comprehensive guide, Han narrates her 20-year journey from newbie fan to entrepreneur with a household name in geekdom, revealing her methods for embodying a character and her experiences in the cosplay community. Information-packed chapters cover everything from the history of cosplay, to using nontraditional materials for costumes, to transforming your hobby into a career. Illustrated throughout, this practical manual also delights with fascinating stories from the global cosplay boom.