Dive into the vibrant world of fandom with Dash Shaw’s *Cosplayers*, a brand-new graphic novel that celebrates the dynamic culture of costume play and its intertwining with social media. This expanded edition not only features the original short story that inspired the acclaimed 2017 animated film, *My Entire High School is Sinking into the Sea*, but it also includes over 30 pages of exciting new material, perfect for both long-time fans and newcomers alike.

With striking full-color illustrations and engaging storytelling, *Cosplayers* captures the essence of anime and comic conventions, chronicling the experiences of Annie and Verti as they navigate their passion for cosplaying while fostering their relationship. This graphic novel provides a humorous yet heartfelt commentary on how inclusivity and community thrive within fandom.

Whether you're a seasoned cosplayer or looking for a unique gift for a friend, this book is a delightful exploration of the diverse narratives that fandom fosters. Plus, enjoy the additional comic, *A Cosplayers Christmas*, previously unreleased. Let *Cosplayers* be your companion on your journey into the colorful tapestry of geek culture!

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781683960409
Year: 2017
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 140

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781683960409
Year: 2017
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 140


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From the writer / director of the acclaimed 2017 feature film My Entire High School is Sinking into the Sea, this expanded edition of the titular graphic novel now includes over 30 pages of new material, including the original story that inspired the movie!


The film, which stars Reggie Watts, Lena Dunham, Maya Rudolph, Susan Sarandon, and Jason Schwartzman, delighted audiences at the 2016 Toronto and New York Film FestivalsThis newly designed paperback includes the original short story that inspired the film, and the single issue comic book, A Cosplayers Christmas, which did not appear in the previous edition. Cosplayers is cartoonist Dash Shaw™s ode to that defining element of fandom, the "costume play" of so many anime and comic conventions. In it, Annie and Verti combine their love of cosplaying with their love of social media and film in order to deepen their relationship with the popular culture they celebrate.


Cosplayers depicts their stories in an affectionately funny way, celebrating how much more inclusive and humanistic fandom can be than most of the stories and characters it is built upon. It features plenty easter eggs for fans of the broader culture as well as being the perfect entry point for those completely befuddled by it.Full-color illustrations throughout.