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Girls Hair Catalog ~ Onnanoko no Kamigata Catalog

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:50:40 -0500

Girls Hair Catalog ~ Onnanoko no Kamigata Catalog

Have you ever had a hard time deciding on how to wear your hair, or how to cut it the next time you visit the styling salon? This great hairstyle catalog features cute manga girls showing off popular hair styles, while also explaining how to do them yourself. There are many pictures, and the Japanese is easy and simple for follow, even for a beginner who don't know many kanji. Many of the guides don't even need explaining because they are explained so well through pictures. 95 pages. A great...

Self-Photographed Cosplayer ~ Jigadori Cosplayer

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:18:17 -0500

Self-Photographed Cosplayer ~ Jigadori Cosplayer

We love awesome Japanese girls, and if they're dressed up in anime cosplay then so much the better. Here's a great photobook of girls wearing extremely kawaii anime costumes who are photographing themselves in the mirror, showing off not only their sexy bodies and awesome anime costume creations but also their private rooms, too -- it's great to see what each page holds. The costumes include Macross Frontier, Fate/stay night, Super Sonico and many more. Measures 8 x 6 inches (20 x 15 cm), and...

Gothic & Lolita Bible Reserve Subscription

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:01:51 -0500

Gothic & Lolita Bible Reserve Subscription

This is it! The bible of Elegant Gothic Lolita (EGL) is here. This gorgeous full-color, squarebound magazine is thick with tons of pictures, illustrations, shops, stores and hotels with Old World architecture, the latest styles, how-tos and so much more of all the latest haunting styles in the Japanese gothic world. Known worldwide for their unabashed class and taste in clothing, the Goths of Japan regularly frequent the bridge-like structure just outside Harajuku Station on the skirts of...

COSMODE ~ Costume MODE Magazine Reserve Subscription

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:36:24 -0400

COSMODE ~ Costume MODE Magazine Reserve Subscription

Cosplay fans rejoice! This is a brand new magazine (starting with vol. 1, issue 1) featuring cosplayers in full regalia at your favorite venues, including the Comiket (Comic Market), Tokyo Game Show, and many others around Japan. Full-page color photos of popular costumes and cosplayers posing, tips on how to do your make-up and hair, clothing designs and a ton more. Also loaded with pictures of great costumes, how-to information, and online resources for costuming fans. Note: this is not a...

COSnap! vol. 02

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:01:47 -0500

COSnap! vol. 02

The magazine that brings together everything related to anime, manga and game related cosplay, this is COSnap! It's always filled with tons of awesome cosplayers showing off their talent and techniques, tips on make-up, news about upcoming events and news. Everything you need to get your cosplay into the professional leagues. From Hatsumiku to Axis Power Hetalia and everything inbetween, every issue has amazing photography and inspirational costumes, each more stunning than the last We know you...

COSMODE Nov 2011 ~ Super Cosplay Magazine 042

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:43:28 -0500

COSMODE Nov 2011 ~ Super Cosplay Magazine 042

For Cosplay fans, there is only one Cosmode - a magazine for women (and pretty boy men) who love cosplay, costumes and style. Containing high quality photos of cosplayers donning their gear and posing both at studios and conventions, this is a book of ideas and tips on how to become your favorite anime and game characters. With hundreds of full color photos, tips on making accessories and costumes, makeup and hair, each issue is a treasure trove of information that can be enjoyed by hardcore...

Cosplay in America

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:52:46 -0400

Cosplay in America

The culture of cosplay in the USA has never made it into the collective radar of pop culture trends where you'd find other fashion or hobbies. In fact, cosplay is barely known to the masses of people who are not into games or Japanese culture. This book by Ejen Chuang shows us that despite the relatively little press cosplay gets, its popularity in the United States is growing. Walk into any anime convention in America and you'll see fans dressing as their favorite characters from anime, manga...