YAYA HAN'S WORLD OF COSPLAY: A Guide to Fandom Costume Culture

The author narrates her 27 year journey from newbie fan to entrepreneur with a household name in geekdom, revealing her self-taught methods for embodying a character and her experiences in the community. Each chapter is information-packed as she covers everything from the history of cosplay, to using non-traditional materials for costumes, to transforming your hobby into a career. Well illustrated in color.