Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is cosplay? -- Getting started : tools of the trade -- Places to go, people to see -- Cosfamous -- Libraries embracing cosplay -- Cosplay programming for libraries -- Project 1. Host a comic or anime con in your library!? -- Project 2. How to host a cosplay contest -- Project 3. How to form a cosplay club in your library -- Project 4. How to host a cosplay props 3D printing event -- Project 5. How to host a create your own armor with Worbla event -- Project 6. How to host an armor painting event -- Project 7. Budget cosplay event : how to create an infinity gauntlet with craft foam -- Project 8. Budget cosplay event : how to create cardboard superhero helmets -- Project 9. Budget cosplay event : how to create papier mache minions -- Project 10. How to host a cosplay cards workshop -- Project 11. Host a cosplay Web presence workshop -- Project 12. Plan a themed cosplay lock-in -- Cosplay issues, tips, and tricks -- Must-have cosplay resources -- Appendix A. Cosplay event activities -- Appendix B. Suppliers directory -- Appendix C. Cosplayers directory -- Appendix D. Photographers directory -- Appendix E. Cosplay websites & blogs directory.