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Biography
Biography
Alex L. Mainardi is an author, podcaster, and activist living in Parma, Italy. Passionate about mythology and archaeology, they have been writing fiction since 2008. In 2018, they conceived, created, and currently direct Casa Ailus, a collective of fantasy artists with whom they publish illustrated books.
Living with a rare genetic condition, Friedreich's Ataxia, they have always combined their publishing work with a passion for Cosplay (begun in 2003) and activism for Independent Living.
They are the creator and host of the Cosplability movement and podcast, through which they break down stereotypes as well as physical and mental barriers across social media and nerd conventions —proving that autonomy and creativity have no limits... wheelchair included!
Awards
Awards
2010 March - "Premio Musa" awarded by Municipality of Parma
2012 March - "Personal Growth" category, the ToyP prize, awarded by the JCI section of Parma.
2012 May - "Personal Growth" category, at national level, awarded by the JCI Italy.
Interviews & Articles
Interviews & Articles
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CURRICULUM VITAE
CURRICULUM VITAE
Working experiences:
Working experiences:
2008-today - Self-publisher and author of fantasy, urban-fantasy, steampunk and sci-fi novels, author of illustrated books serie Mitologika and Le Creature di Mitologika
2010 - Freelancer/editor for Lines Infinite Edizioni
2011 - Published by Mattioli 1885
2013 - Published by Emmeci Edizioni (Rome)
2014 - Published by Nine9Art
2016-2017 - Founder and president of the cultural association Ailus Editrice
2018- today - Founder and author in the collective of artists Casa Ailus (indipendent publishing)
2024 - Founder & author of the project #Cosplability
Other experiences:
Other experiences:
2005-2009 - Creator, organizer and manager of the cosplay event 'Cos-Party - Parma'
2007 - Presenter of the cosplay contest at 'Hard-Rock Cos-Party - Turin'
2008 - Creator and organizer of the 'La Notte delle Fate' fashion show-event, promoted by the 'La Bottega delle Fate' shop (Parma)
2009 - Organizer, manager and presenter of the cosplay area at 'Parma Fantasy' event
2010-2011 - Organizer and co-manager of the cosplay area at 'Parma Fantasy' event
2011-2012 - Creator, organizer and manager of the cosplay event 'La Notte delle Stelle' (Parma)
2014 - Organizer and manager of the cosplay area at 'Nipponsai' event (Parma)
2014 - Creator, organizer and manager of the cosplay event 'La Notte delle Stelle' (Reggio Emilia)
2015 - Organizer, manager and presenter of the cosplay at 'SalsoFantasy' event (SalsoMaggiore Terme - Parma)
2008 - Now: Cosplay contests jury at: Fumettopoli, Lucca Comics, Cartoomics, Festival del fumetto (winter & summer editions at Novegro), San Marino Comics, Pavia Comis, CosMo, Mantova Comics, Modena Nerd and others.
2021- 2022 - Co-founder & Cosplayer of the animation cosplay group Famiglia Asgard
oggi - Creator and podaster of Cosplability: A volte anche i disabili si incazzano
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