
Spiderman stands in the kitchen, taking a container of milk from the fridge. Scroll through the gallery to see more images from Thurstan Redding's "Kids of Cosplay" series.

A professional manicurist dressed as Mystique from "X-Men." In Redding's book she is quoted saying that cosplay allows her "to let go of any worries or stresses and just have fun."

A selection of Wonder women.

A cosplayer dressed as Himiko Toga, from the Japanese anime series "My Hero Academia."

Though Redding doesn't cosplay himself, he appears in the book dressed as a Stormtrooper (center).

Redding's photos placed the cosplayers in seemingly mundane situations.

A retail worker dressed as a "Star Wars" Resistance pilot. In a photo caption in Redding's book, she explains that cosplay helped her embrace her "true self" while undergoing gender transition.

A hospital receptionist by day, this cosplayer transformed into Ursula from "The Little Mermaid."

A group of lighting technicians assume the role of multiple Batmen.

An exam invigilator and baby massage teacher by day, one of Redding's subjects assumes the character of the Wicked Witch of the West from "The Wizard of Oz."

Japanese anime and manga provide inspiration for cosplayers around the world, with one of Redding's subjects dressed as the antagonist from the manga series "Kakegurui -- Compulsive Gambler."

Characters from "Star Wars," including humanoid robot C-3PO, make several appearances in the photos series.


