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Alexandra Rowland’s Epic Fantasy Romance Is a Love Letter to Fandom
Alexandra Rowland’s A Taste of Gold and Iron required a joyful writing process. They started over six times, across six years. But Rowland never got discouraged; this book was something that they knew was going to take time to get right because they were working on something that embodied many of the tropes, excitement, romance,…
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The Most Awesome Cosplay of San Diego Comic-Con, Day 4
San Diego Comic-Con is over, but cosplay is forever! If you’re experiencing withdrawals now that Comic-Con has closed its doors for the year, we’ve got you covered with one last hit of cosplay awesomeness from the last day of the convention.
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No Justice at the Oscars, Just Justice League Memes
The Oscars has long been struggling for relevance for a number of reasons, and this year their floundering seemed more like a cry for help than an actual attempt at importance. Amid a confusing year for cinema, the Academy decided that the best way to get people to tune into the broadcast was to conduct…
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A New Book Digs Into Cosplay’s History — and the Fan Spirit That Keeps It Thriving
Cosplayers who look forward to comics conventions have had it rough during the pandemic, but the community’s spirit is still thriving. A new book, written by io9 alumni Andrew Liptak, spotlights the creative, awesomely nerdy folks who make dressing up an art form. Cosplay: A History: The Builders, Fans, and Makers Who Bring Your Favourite…