Come October 31, Halloween night, beware of ghosts, goblins, witches and such, as children of all ages dressed in costumes walk the streets of neighborhoods while what we traditionally know as Trick or Treating for candy. Some are dressed to scare, while others are dressed to impress. In addition to scary costumes, there are super heroes, rock stars, characters from stories, and more.
According to costumescostumescostumes.com, wearing costumes dates back to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome when costumes were adorned primarily for religious rituals and theatrical productions. Later costumes became a part of Christian holidays such as All Saints Day, what many of us know as Halloween. In addition, children of all walks of life have played dress up throughout the ages. But costumes aren’t just for playing dress up or Halloween anymore, especially when it comes to some of your favorite stories and novels.
Cosplay, short for costume play, began in the United States in 1939 when Myrtle Douglas and Forrest Ackerman wore hand-made costumes to the 1939 World Con event. This is the first recorded fan costuming at a convention. Today, it’s common to see attendees show up for events in cosplay, and NBC News reported on October 13 that as the New York Comic Con marked its 20th year, it also generated an economic impact of $91 million.
At Eagle Eye Book Shop, we’ve seen plenty of fans and readers in costumes at our store events. It’s a fun way to celebrate the authors, characters, and titles that readers enjoy. So join us dressed in costume or come as you are to Eagle Eye Book Shop Events. For upcoming events, visit us at eagleeyebooks.com.
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