Cosplay Books - Top 25 at JLIST.com

1. Stripe Panty and Half Top set -- Shimapan set ~ Pink

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:46:15 -0500

Cosplayers, we have a great and unique item for you: the original Shimapan or stripe panty! Seen on series like Tenjou Tenge, Strike Witches and more, the stripe panty is the item that will definitely make the difference between casual and real cosplayers! Made of 60% cotton, 40% polyester and very soft, this pink stripe panty and half top set that stretches easily to fit your size. This underwear is sized M, and the top fits the following dimensions: under bust fitting those 58.0 cm - 76.0cm...

2. Gothic & Lolita Bible vol. 34 Autumn 2009

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:12:36 -0500

Another elegant and beautiful issue of the fantastic Gothic & Lolita Bible, the magazine dedicated to Japan's awesome gothic cosplay culture. 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. From the Innocent World photos...

3. Fool's Mate Sep 2009

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:59:52 -0500

Always on top of trends and after huge demand from our customers, J-List is proud to bring you this new reserve subscription of a another famous magazine: Fool's Mate. Featuring all the latest info on popular visual-kei rock bands from Japan, this magazine also comes with lots of high quality visuals, interview, event coverage and more. Perfect for fans of the Gazette, Gackt, Dir en Gray, Nightmare and much more...

4. SHOXX Oct 2009

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:59:52 -0500

When you mix Gackt, Goth, Rock, and "visual" rock costumes together, SHOXX magazine is the result. A fantastic large page publication that features top Hard Rock groups from Japan. From their wild hair, to their outrageous studded clothing wear, you'll be brought on tour to concerts where you can practically feel the energy they create from their meaningful rhythms. Great source material for cosplayers or those who want to be on the leading edge of Japanese music culture. A full page, full...

5. St. Sister Sexy Cosplay set ~ size M

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:59:52 -0500

Something of a more uncommon version of cosplay (along with the sexy santa costume) is the rare Sexy St. Sister costume. This comes to you from the folks at Joybank, featuring a rather sexy rendition of the uniform showing more leg with a shorter skirt and an open back for more visible skin allowing those sinful thoughts to go rampant. This set comes with a one piece uniform, headband, some jewelry, garter and even a T-back (thong) for an all round package, similar to Zange from Kannagi. This...

6. Gothic Lolita Bible Winter 2009 vol. 35

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:00:10 -0500

7. COSMODE ~ Costume MODE Magazine Reserve Subscription

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:13:07 -0500

Cosplay fans rejoice! This is a brand new magazine (starting with vol. 1, issue 1) featuring cosplayers in full regalia at your favorite venues, such as 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. Great for fans of Japan's best anime costumes, from Code Geass to Macross Frontier to The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya to Gurren...

8. Dengeki Layers vol. 17

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:33:27 -0400

The one common staple of an anime or comic convention around the world whether it be the Comiket in Makuhari, Japan or the Anime Exposition in Anaheim USA, is the cosplayer. These special fans take great time and care to prepare costumes that will be instantly recognizable to anyone who sees it, and is an art and subculture unto itself. J-List is proud to bring you this very special magazine for the cosplay community called "Layers," featuring full color photographs and some quality costume...

9. Dengeki Layers Bible vol. 1

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:59:52 -0500

A super "Dengeki Layers Bible" special that brings gorgeous cosplay from games and anime to a whole new level. See a whole slew of anime and game related costumes, starting out with great cosplay by coverboys Seijiro Nakamura and Narimatsu Yoshihiko (note, includes poster), then launching into page after page of fantastic costumes. See Vocaloid stars Miku Hatsune, Rin and Ren, samurai games and anime like Haruka Naru Jiku no Naka De, otome games like samurai thriller Hakuoki, Vitamin Z. 140...

10. Shoxx Apr 2009 vol. 194

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:24:27 -0500

When you mix Gackt, Goth, Rock, and great photography together, SHOXX magazine is the result. A fantastic large page publication that features top Hard Rock groups from Japan. From their wild hair, to their outrageous studded clothing wear, you'll be brought on tour to concerts where you can practically feel the energy they create from their meaningful rhythms. Great source material for cosplayers or those who want to be on the leading edge of Japanese music culture. A full page, full color...

11. KERA Maniax vol. 13

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:08:17 -0500

KERA is a fresh and fun fashion magazine from the streets of Tokyo. Covering a variety of themes, from punk to Harajuku grunge to Goth-Loli , this magazine gives the reader an excellent idea of the fringe, hip fashions that are currently taking Japanese youth by storm. A thick, large magazine of color photos, it contains not only models, but photos of the apparel alone. It is a mixture of the Harajuku grunge and gothic crowds, a "power up FRUiTs" with superb photographs, famous models, and tons...

12. OTACOOL 2 ~ Worldwide Cosplayers preorder

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:37:07 -0500

In collaboration with Danny Choo, Kotobukiya is publishing the second and most anticipated volume of Otacool, named Otacool 2 Worldwide Cosplayers. Tons of pictures featuring of the best Cosplayers from all over the world, by people that share the same passion for manga, figures, anime and Otaku culture in general. Stylish, gorgeous, sometimes crazy, it is a deep plunge in hardcore Otaku lifestyle and cosplay. Buy 4 or more manga comics or Queen's Blade books and get 15% off! (Discount applied...

13. Cosmode 031 ~ Costume Model Magazine

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:23:12 -0500

Cosmode is the ultimate cosplay magazine for any cosplay and anime & game culture enthusiast. From in-studio taken pictures to convention coverage, advice and tutorials on how to make a great costume, this magazine is a must read publication. Each issue is more than 160 pages and full color, with tons of quality pictures. Best of all, you get a full anime costume pattern in each issue, ready for your sewing machine! In this issue : A treasure of beautiful anime costumes for you to gawk at or...

Cosplay Books - Top 25 at JLIST.com

1. Stripe Panty and Half Top set -- Shimapan set ~ Pink

2. Gothic & Lolita Bible vol. 34 Autumn 2009

3. Fool's Mate Sep 2009

4. SHOXX Oct 2009

5. St. Sister Sexy Cosplay set ~ size M

6. Gothic Lolita Bible Winter 2009 vol. 35

7. COSMODE ~ Costume MODE Magazine Reserve Subscription

8. Dengeki Layers vol. 17

9. Dengeki Layers Bible vol. 1

10. Shoxx Apr 2009 vol. 194

11. KERA Maniax vol. 13

12. OTACOOL 2 ~ Worldwide Cosplayers **preorder**

13. Cosmode 031 ~ Costume Model Magazine

12. OTACOOL 2 ~ Worldwide Cosplayers preorder