Via Marikit:



Stone Bridge Press, publishers of books about Japan that is well known for its titles on anime and manga, are coming out with two new books dedicated to cosplay.

‘Cosplay: Catgirls and Other Critters’ arrives this May, and ‘Cosplay: School Girls and Uniforms’ arrives in June. That means Stone Bridge is down to the last of the layouts, but they need more photos!

Cosplayers of all shapes, sizes, colors, genders, etc., are asked to submit hi-res digital images or photo slides (no mere jpeg will do). For the themes of the books, cosplayers must be catgirls, schoolgirls, or “critters.” Stone Bridge Press will also need the actual name of the cosplayer(s) pictured and a model release statement.

There is no pay but there is glory, international exposure and a free book!

Cosplayers should email Stone Bridge Press at [editorial at stonebridge dot com] before April 7, 2006 about what they have in terms of digital images or photo slides, and the type of cosplay. No need to attach an image just yet!

About ‘Cosplay: The Anime Costuming Handbook’

Why just draw your favorite anime character when you can BE it?
Cosplay – short for “costume play” – is sweeping the anime con scene from coast to coast, and once again we’re leading the way with a pair of books for both beginning and veteran cosplayers. Each volume features: transforming ordinary fabric and accessories into fabulous contest winners, creating genre-specific costumes from scratch; duplicating your favorite characters or inventing your very own; cosplaying both for competition and just for fun; accessories from shoes to makeup; finding hard-to-get and imported items; patterns, measurements, and sewing techniques; money-saving tips and how-tos for cosplay on a budget; pointers on the care and transportation of costumes; resource lists, websites, where to find character models, etc.; plus full-color photos, plans, and drawings.

‘Catgirls and Other Critters’
Catgirls are a favorite of fans from All Purpose Cultural Catgirl Nuku-Nuku to Hyper Police and great for purring and prowling.

‘School Girls and Uniforms’
This is all about schoolgirls (think Sailor Moon) and how to make uniforms with just the right bouncy-skirt done anime style.

About the author:
Gerry Poulos is a long-time anime reviewer, illustrator, and photographer. He lives in Ohio.

See specs and cover images at http://stonebridgepress.blogspot.com/2006/...pring-2006.html

Ms. Jaime Starling
STONE BRIDGE PRESS
www.stonebridge.com
starling@stonebridge.com
510-558-7826

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e d pwede magpa-lagay ng mga pix namin? ^_^

Ilang pixels yung hi-res images na kailangan?

You could probably ask them about the required resolution in your initial email. :)

Awryt, sent them an e-mail. I hope they like my sailor fuku image :)

Looks like they got your Sakura pics, Chloebs.

Via The Detroit News, May 9, 2006:

Stone Bridge Press is looking for more photos of cosplayers for its summer book “Cosplay: Catgirls and Other Critters.” A previous call got lots of schoolgirls, but they need other costumes. Send an e-mail by May 31 to editorial@stonebridge.com and tell them what kind of photos you have available. If your picture is used, you get a free copy of the book.

Yep, they're friendly. Said they'll mail the book with mah pic for free :)

yup they will

@wantan and marikit: iba na tlaga pag sikat ;)