Dreadful in Truth
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pezI'm reading the first volume of a Taiwan-done translation of "Dreadful in Truth" (令人顫慄的格林童話/本當は恐ろしいグリム童話) by Kiryuu Misao. It's about the older editions of Grimms' fairytales. When I was small I actually read an older edition in Chinese, and was rather surprised by the chopping of ankles and toes in Cinderella. Don't think my family ever realised what kind of book they supplied me with! Anyway, there are bits in "Dreadful in Truth" that I remember reading as a kid, but not all of it. And some details I can't even find on the internet! Sure, people have always said it was Snow White's birth mother, not stepmother, who wanted her dead. And that the prince was a real necrophiliac who didn't just kiss her, but had her coffin with him all the time when he ate and slept, that he'd take the corpse out and stroke it and jerk off, and that the annoyed servants who took the corpse out to beat it up were the people who dislodged the poisoned apple from her throat. But I'm also reading that Snow White's father was quite a paedophile, that Snow White, aged 7, was a manipulative bitch who was sleeping with her dad and stealing his love from her mum, and also that when she lived with the dwarves she slept with all of them. Heh? Really?
Of course, there has been many editions of the fairytales and Kiryuu (actually the pen name of two people) don't necessarily use the same edition for every story, but I wonder about the accuracy. It's also clear they inserted explanations in the actual tales as well, so it's not the bare text of the originals. I wish they didn't do that, since they always have an analysis chapter for every story and they could've just included all the explanations there.
In any case, it's an interesting read. They've also listed the resources they've used. I can always just follow their bibliography to look for more stuff.
1) White full chaps don't exist unless you want cowboy-y ones with frills and buckles etc everywhere. Or kinky PVC ones, as it turns out. White suede/similar material trousers (to hack up and make into chaps) are also impossible. I want them white, dammit! As for the inner trousers, I've got two pairs of pleather stuff, one black and one grey, bought on ebay for pennies just for this sort of occasion! Might just go with those...
2) White, long, ribbed/knitted gloves/armwarmers with holes for all fingers do not actually exist. Might have to end up buying a pair that only have thumbholes and then butcher them, but because of the knitted-ness I might end up destroying the whole thing rather than successfully make fingerholes. D: Also, most existing armwarmers aren't even long enough to cover the elbow! I need ones that go to an inch above the elbow! *does a Tezuka "my elbow!" expression*
3) In comparison, I'm much less concerned about the jacket. I think I have everything I need to pretty-fy it. For the back I'm either going to paint the sword pattern on or actually sew it if I have time, since I do have a high-res picture of the actual sword pattern. Did consider iron-on transfer but I can't print in white/silver to create the transfer to begin with! The thing about sewing/emboridering is that if I do decide to do it that way, then I can't line the jacket yet and it really needs lining if it's to have a decent shape.
4) I might have made the jacket a bit too small. Luckily room has been left for adjustment. Hating the white trims. Whilst very useful in hiding seams, I chose a velvety ribbon that looks luxurious. It turns out it takes ages to glue, and I have to fold it lengthways, glue it that way, then at least roughly glue it to the jacket before I can sew it on with the sewing machine. I tried just pinning and sewing but it didn't work since the strip's too thin. And I refuse to sew by hand because that takes even longer and it's a lot less neat. So there will be a lot of pressing things down and waiting for it to dry. Will probably use the waiting time to do some much-needed tidying of the house. DX
5) The evil overlord shoulders are really evil overlord. XDDDD
6) Did I mention that I'm planning to make the eyepatch? And that it's going to be fabulous? XD Oh and the earrings of camp are on their way. Magnetic since my only piercings are on the edge of my left ear. And I've already made the choker. XD
Oh I've booked on-site accomodation for Aya. It's a bit expensive but I've stayed there before for a work conference, they're pretty okay rooms and less travel = good stuff when one is cosplaying! I'm also hoping that because they seem more expensive, less con-goers will be using them and therefore it won't be too noisy at night. >_>"
Of course, there has been many editions of the fairytales and Kiryuu (actually the pen name of two people) don't necessarily use the same edition for every story, but I wonder about the accuracy. It's also clear they inserted explanations in the actual tales as well, so it's not the bare text of the originals. I wish they didn't do that, since they always have an analysis chapter for every story and they could've just included all the explanations there.
In any case, it's an interesting read. They've also listed the resources they've used. I can always just follow their bibliography to look for more stuff.
1) White full chaps don't exist unless you want cowboy-y ones with frills and buckles etc everywhere. Or kinky PVC ones, as it turns out. White suede/similar material trousers (to hack up and make into chaps) are also impossible. I want them white, dammit! As for the inner trousers, I've got two pairs of pleather stuff, one black and one grey, bought on ebay for pennies just for this sort of occasion! Might just go with those...
2) White, long, ribbed/knitted gloves/armwarmers with holes for all fingers do not actually exist. Might have to end up buying a pair that only have thumbholes and then butcher them, but because of the knitted-ness I might end up destroying the whole thing rather than successfully make fingerholes. D: Also, most existing armwarmers aren't even long enough to cover the elbow! I need ones that go to an inch above the elbow! *does a Tezuka "my elbow!" expression*
3) In comparison, I'm much less concerned about the jacket. I think I have everything I need to pretty-fy it. For the back I'm either going to paint the sword pattern on or actually sew it if I have time, since I do have a high-res picture of the actual sword pattern. Did consider iron-on transfer but I can't print in white/silver to create the transfer to begin with! The thing about sewing/emboridering is that if I do decide to do it that way, then I can't line the jacket yet and it really needs lining if it's to have a decent shape.
4) I might have made the jacket a bit too small. Luckily room has been left for adjustment. Hating the white trims. Whilst very useful in hiding seams, I chose a velvety ribbon that looks luxurious. It turns out it takes ages to glue, and I have to fold it lengthways, glue it that way, then at least roughly glue it to the jacket before I can sew it on with the sewing machine. I tried just pinning and sewing but it didn't work since the strip's too thin. And I refuse to sew by hand because that takes even longer and it's a lot less neat. So there will be a lot of pressing things down and waiting for it to dry. Will probably use the waiting time to do some much-needed tidying of the house. DX
5) The evil overlord shoulders are really evil overlord. XDDDD
6) Did I mention that I'm planning to make the eyepatch? And that it's going to be fabulous? XD Oh and the earrings of camp are on their way. Magnetic since my only piercings are on the edge of my left ear. And I've already made the choker. XD
Oh I've booked on-site accomodation for Aya. It's a bit expensive but I've stayed there before for a work conference, they're pretty okay rooms and less travel = good stuff when one is cosplaying! I'm also hoping that because they seem more expensive, less con-goers will be using them and therefore it won't be too noisy at night. >_>"
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Date: 2009-07-31 09:28 am (UTC)But wow.. I didn't know Grimms' fairytales were that... uh.. bizarre??
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Date: 2009-07-31 09:29 am (UTC)Yeah, they were pretty bloody and full of sex. >>
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Date: 2009-07-31 12:08 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-07-31 12:44 pm (UTC)Actually it's less complicated to make than it is complicated to find the right material. DX
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Date: 2009-07-31 06:05 pm (UTC)As for the silver pattern, I immediately thought AIRBRUSH lol. I was planning on getting one and taking lessons so the possibilities seems endless now.
Anyways, I bid you luck on finding materials, and can't wait to see finished product. Btw, do you have a Rush to accompany your David? XD
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Date: 2009-08-01 03:35 am (UTC)I was thinking screen printing... except I don't know how to do that either. XD Doesn't seem to be the sort of stuff to do at home anyway!
I don't have a
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Date: 2009-07-31 07:41 pm (UTC)Today Pez decided to gross me out with old fairy tales.
I didn't have lunch.
xoxo Eolo
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Date: 2009-08-01 02:03 am (UTC)Can you knit? Or ask someone to knit it for you?
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Date: 2009-08-01 03:38 am (UTC)The only thing I can knit are scarves!
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Date: 2009-08-03 02:51 pm (UTC)Good luck with your cosplay~ X3