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| The pop culture phenomenon of cosplay, a Japanese abbreviation of "costume play," or modeling in costumes, has taken on global proportions. Countless fans of Japanese animation, manga, and video games have transformed themselves into their favorite characters and roles, primarily through costuming. Photographer Elena Dorfman turns her lens to the devoted fans that spend a small part of their lives as someone else. The results are striking and evocative; sometimes breathtakingly beautiful and other times shocking. Genders become irrelevant and indistinguishable, and ego evaporates as fantasy merges with reality and the beauty of self-expression takes center stage. Fandomania is a remarkable portrait collection. The 144 page collection, printed on archival glossy paper and bound in a unique foam hardcover perfect for intense handling while showing no signs of wear and tear, features an introductory essay by Carlo McCormick, an annotated index, and stunning photo portraits of 66 different cosplayers dressed in their inspired and original costumes, dresses, and uniforms. | |||