{"title":"Holly Swinyard","description":"\u003cp\u003eHolly Swinyard’s works invite readers into a vibrant world where creativity and passion for food converge. Her books explore the rich flavours and techniques that elevate everyday cooking into an art form, with a special focus on accessible recipes and imaginative culinary ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough known for titles that blend practical guidance with engaging storytelling, Swinyard’s writing also touches on related cultural interests such as film and TV cosplay, offering a unique perspective that broadens the scope beyond traditional cooking books. Her collection is ideal for those who appreciate a fusion of food, creativity, and fandom.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-guide-to-film-and-tv-cosplay-by-holly-swinyard-9781399020473","title":"A Guide to Film and TV Cosplay","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wanted to escape into a comic book and become your favourite superhero? Or run away into the world of Disney princesses? Well, who says you can't? Maybe it's time you get your cosplay on!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCosplay is a hobby that is sweeping the globe. You can see it at comic cons, book launches, movie screenings, and even on popular TV shows such as \u003cem\u003eThe Big Bang Theory\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCommunity\u003c\/em\u003e. A mix of exciting craft skills, heady escapism, and passion for pop culture, it's easy to see why cosplay has become so popular with people no matter who they are, because now they can be anyone they want, and so can you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut how, why, and where could you have a go at starting out in the wonderful world of cosplay? With a little bit of help from this handy, dandy guide to cosplay, you can get stuck in. Learn about the history of the hobby (it's been around longer than you'd think!), get your head around picking your first costume, find out about all the amazing skills people are using to make these costumes, and perhaps even try a few yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho knows, you might be rocking out as Captain Marvel or Flynn Rider at the next big comic con! (And don't worry, there's a guide to comic con in here too.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Guide to Film and TV Cosplay\u003c\/em\u003e is authored by Holly Rose Swinyard, a cosplayer and lover of all things \"geek\" since they were 15. Swinyard is now a pop culture journalist and editor, running the cosplay magazine, \u003cem\u003eThe Cosplay Journal\u003c\/em\u003e. They have also written on cosplay, pop culture, and the need for \"escapist play for adults\" for national publications and on BBC Radio 4. It would be a shock to find them anywhere but at their sewing machine, or scrawling notes for the next exciting project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e132 colour illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47900242018540,"sku":"9781399020473","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399020473-a-guide-to-film-and-tv-cosplay.jpg?v=1783395230"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/holly-swinyard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}