Kids of Cosplay

Photographer Thurstan Redding captures the fantastical beauty of cosplay in his book "Kids of Cosplay," featuring 70 cosplayers in unassuming locations. The project is a celebration of fandom and creativity, showcasing how cosplay transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2023
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

In this captivating photographic celebration of the fantastical beauty of cosplay, 70 cosplayers step into the roles of heroes for a day, abandoning their everyday selves. The art of cosplay is omnipresent, whether it's embodying fictional characters or showcasing the 'you the world sees.' It serves as a powerful expression of individuality and diversity, uniting a diverse group of individuals into a chaotic yet inclusive community. Cosplay empowers anyone to become a hero for a day, transcending boundaries and transforming ordinary individuals into extraordinary beings.

Photographer Thurstan Redding's journey into cosplay began after attending a cosplay convention in 2018. Captivated by the unique world of cosplay, he embarked on a three-year photographic project to capture it in a way never seen before. The result is this bold and surprising volume, featuring 70 cosplayers in the most unassuming of locations. From Spider-Man illuminated by the open fridge in the kitchen to three Alices waiting at a bus stop in a desolate Wonderland, Redding's photographs bring the transfixing world of cosplay to life.

Kids of Cosplay is not just a celebration of fandom but also offers a glimpse into the world where people are united by their celebration of an art that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. Supplemented by commentary from the cosplayers themselves, behind-the-scenes pages from Thurstan's personal diary, and an illuminating interview with Redding by noted fashion journalist, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of cosplay and its impact on society.

A foreword by fashion powerhouse Katie Grand, an essay by writer and performer Tom Rasmussen, who discusses the social and cultural context of cosplay, and an illuminating interview with Redding by noted fashion journalist further enhance the value of this exceptional publication. Whether you're a cosplayer, a fan of cosplay, or simply someone curious about the world of imagination and self-expression, Kids of Cosplay is a must-read that will inspire and captivate you.

Weight: 1046g
Dimension: 258 x 288 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500026175