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Are comics, cosplay, and gaming your jam? Check out this list to get your nerd on.

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  • Brochet

    30 Easy Patterns for Crochet Weaponry and Ami-gore-rumi

    Borzachillo, Steven
    From the creator behind viral crochet sensation Brochet, Steven Borzachillo presents an all-inclusive guide to plush weapons, armor, and ami-GORE-rumi. Perfect for beginner crocheters, crafters who need a laugh, con attendees who need an epic prop,…
    Book, 2025Salem, MA : Page Street Publishing, 2025. — 746.434043 Bor 2025
  • Drawing Cartoons Step-by-step

    200 Lessons for Drawing Cartoons, Comics, and Graphic Novels Like a Pro

    King, Jerry
    If you want to learn cartooning from one of the modern-day masters, Drawing Cartoons Step by Step will help you take your drawing to whole new levels! Featuring 200 tutorials from Jerry King, a Reuben Award-winning cartoonist and illustrator, this…
    Book, 2025Mount Joy, PA : New Design Originals, 2025. — 741.51 Kin 2025
  • The Age of Video Games

    a Graphic History of Gaming From Pong to VR and Beyond

    Zeid, Jean
    Press Start on an immersive journey revealing the pixels, polygons, and people that revolutionized entertainment forever. Join journalist Jean Zeid, artist Émilie Rouge, and their console pal Roby to learn how digital dreams built an industry now…
    Graphic Novel, 2025Kansas City, MO : Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2025. — 794.809 Zei 2025
  • The Ultimate Photography Ideas Book

    60 Creative Step-by-step Projects Covering Every Major Genre of Photography

    Hampton, Niall
    Elevate your craft and unleash your creativity with the Ultimate Photography Ideas Book. Requiring simple and minimal kit, this no-nonsense guide is packed with over 60 captivating challenges across every major genre of photography.
    Book, 2025London : ILEX, 2025. — 771 Ham 2025
  • 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.
    Kit, 2023[Barrie, Ontario] : [Barrie Public Library], 2023. — TTG kit. Ages 13+. Kit #3
  • This revised and expanded Monster Manual contains a horde of creatures for the fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons game -- a monstrous menagerie of familiar favorites like dragons, giants, and mind flayers, plus a host of new monsters like the arch-hag…
    Book, 2025Renton, WA : Wizards of the Coast LLC, 2025. — 793.93 Mon 2025
  • Crumb

    a Cartoonist's Life

    Nadel, Dan
    The first biography of Robert Crumb -- one of the most profound and influential artists of the 20th century -- whose iconic, radically frank and meticulously rendered cartoons and comics inspired generations of readers and cartoonists, from Art…
    Book, 2025New York : Scribner, 2025. — 741.5973 Crumb-N 2025
  • Digital Painting Made Simple

    Create Captivating Portraits in Clip Studio Paint, Procreate, Photoshop & More

    Tepes, Sara
    Join the digital art movement with Sara Tepes' beautiful and beginner-friendly guide to portrait painting! Packed full of Sara's best tips, step-by-step tutorials and practical art prompts, this handbook is perfect for every curious digital artist.
    Book, 2025Salem, MA : Page Street Publishing Co., 2025. — 776 Tep 2025
  • Cosplay the Marvel Way

    a Guide to Costuming Culture and Crafting Basics

    Stephens, Judith
    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 and…
    Book, 2024New York, NY : Running Press, 2024. — 646.478 Ste 2024
  • 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 characters to…
    Book, 2023New York, New York : Thames & Hudson, 2023. — 741.51 Pag 2023
  • Slaying the Dragon

    a Secret History of Dungeons & Dragons

    Riggs, Ben, 1978-
    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.
    Book, 2022New York : St. Martin's Press, 2022. — 793.93 Rig 2022
  • Draw Manga

    10 Step-by-step Projects

    James, Keroko
    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 distinct.
    Book, 2024Lewes : The Guild of Master Craftsman Publications, 2024. — 741.51 Jam 2024
  • The Beginner's Guide to Cosplay Armor & Props

    Craft Epic Fantasy Costumes and Accessories With EVA Foam

    Goor, Joyce van den
    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.
    Book, 2023Salem, MA : Page Street Publishing, 2023. — 646.478 Goo 2023
  • 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.
    Book, 2022New York : Saga Press, 2022. — 792.026 Lip 2022
  • Creative Cosplay

    Selecting & Sewing Costumes Way Beyond Basic

    Haas, Amanda Dawn, 1988-
    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 friends.
    Book, 2020Lafayette, CA : Stash Books, an imprint of C&T Publishing, 2020. — 646.43 Haa 2020
  • Yaya Han's World of Cosplay

    a Guide to Fandom Costume Culture

    Han, Yaya
    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.
    Book, 2020New York : Sterling, 2020. — 646.478 Han 2020
  • Stan Lee shows readers everything they'll need to make their own mighty superheroes, just like his classic creations.
    Book, 2013New York : Watson-Guptill Publications, 2013. — 741.51 Lee
  • Disrupting the Game

    From the Bronx to the Top of Nintendo

    Fils-Aimé, Reggie
    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 pinpoint the…
    Book, 2022[New York] : HarperCollins Leadership, 2022. — 794.8092 FilsA 2022
  • Magazine, 2007–Herndon, VA : Sovereign Media Company, 2007-
  • 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.
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