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• Cosplay the Marvel Way

  a Guide to Costuming Culture and Crafting Basics

  Stephens, Judith

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Draw a Graphic Novel

  Pagani, Balthazar, 1975-

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  Filled with professional tips and interviews with leading graphic novelists, this series of short art courses combines technical advice with creative inspiration for writing a graphic novel, from constructing a narrative and developing…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Tabletop Games Kit. Ages 13+. Kit #3, Dungeons & Dragons

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  This set contains the essential D&D rules plus everything you need to play heroic characters caught up in an ancient war among dragons, as the characters explore the secrets of Stormwreck Isle. For 2-6 players.

• Slaying the Dragon

  a Secret History of Dungeons & Dragons

  Riggs, Ben, 1978-

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  Role-playing game historian Ben Riggs unveils the secret history of TSR -- the company that unleashed imaginations with Dungeons & Dragons, was driven into ruin by disastrous management decisions, and then saved by their bitterest rival.

• Draw Manga

  10 Step-by-step Projects

  James, Keroko

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  This book is for anyone interested in drawing manga, from beginners who want to learn the basics of drawing figures and poses to more experienced artists who are keen to discover the key techniques and details that make manga art so…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Cosplay

  a History

  Liptak, Andrew

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  This look at the colorful and complex history of cosplay and fandom fashion examines the relationship between franchises and the cosplayers they inspire and the technology that helps bring the details of costumes to life.

• On Comics and Grief

  Jacobs, Dale

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  Fragmented and hybrid in style, On Comics and Grief examines a year in comic book publishing and the author's grief surrounding his mother's death.

• Loki's Book of Magic and Mischief

  Tricks and Deceptions From the Prince of Illusions

  Pearlman, Robb

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  Filled with classic Marvel comic book art and full-color photographs that illustrate easy-to-learn step-by-step instructions, readers of all ages will learn ways to amaze their friends, impress their family, and trick their goody two-shoes…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Creative Cosplay

  Selecting & Sewing Costumes Way Beyond Basic

  Haas, Amanda Dawn, 1988-

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  An inspirational guide to the art of making designer-quality costumes. From how to research and decide what costume you want to make, to fabric selection, to sewing guidelines, to how to ultimately wear your costume at a convention or with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Kawaii Kitties

  Learn How to Draw 75 Cats in All Their Glory

  Yong, Olive

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  Learn how to draw cats in all their adorableness with step-by-step tutorials in Kawaii Kitties.

• Yaya Han's World of Cosplay

  a Guide to Fandom Costume Culture

  Han, Yaya

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  The authoritative guide to cosplay written by a legend in the community, and packed with step-by-step advice and fascinating investigations into every aspect of the art.

• Portraits With Procreate

  a Beginner's Guide to Drawing and Painting Faces

  De Nobrega, Melissa

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  Learning to draw and paint portraits is a rewarding, fun, and fulfilling experience for any artist, but it can be a bit overwhelming to simultaneously learn the techniques for drawing faces and the vast array of features and tools that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Tokyo Geek's Guide

  Manga, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, Toys, Idols & More

  Simone, Gianni

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  This is the most comprehensive Japan travel guide ever produced which features Tokyo's geeky underworld. It provides a comprehensive run-down of each major Tokyo district where geeks congregate, shop, play and hang out.

• The Beginner's Guide to Cosplay Armor & Props

  Craft Epic Fantasy Costumes and Accessories With EVA Foam

  Goor, Joyce van den

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  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 to craft standout armor and lightweight props out of EVA foam.

• Stan Lee's How to Draw Superheroes

  Lee, Stan, 1922-

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  Stan Lee shows readers everything they'll need to make their own mighty superheroes, just like his classic creations.

• Creativebug

  View on creativebug.com

  Using your library card number, watch and learn from award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Search for "comic" to see videos about creating cosplay costumes and drawing manga.

• Imaginefx

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  A magazine for fantasy and sci-fi digital artists. Each issue contains an eclectic mixture of in-depth workshops from the world's best artists, plus galleries and interviews, community news and product reviews.

• Becoming a Video Game Designer

  Halpern, Daniel Noah

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  A revealing guide to a career as a video game designer written by acclaimed journalist Daniel Noah Halpern and based on the real-life experiences of legendary designer Tom Cadwell of Riot Games. Required reading for anyone considering a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Disrupting the Game

  From the Bronx to the Top of Nintendo

  Fils-Aimé, Reggie

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  Although he's best known as Nintendo's iconic President of the Americas, Reggie Fils-Aimé's story is the ultimate gameplan for anyone looking to beat the odds and achieve success. Learn from Reggie how to leverage disruptive thinking to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Otaku USA

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