Reviews
Ursa Major Awards, Best Non-Fiction Work, Second Place "A fascinating introduction to a much-misunderstood community." - New York Post "Easily one of the best hats-off to our fandom, Furry Planet is a book for both the outsider curiously looking in and the longtime fur that's fully immersed! Strike's clever and amiable writing style is a perfect reflection of the fandom's spirit! He pulls you along in the coolest way through the furry timeline from its humble and endearing beginnings through to the present, but still-ongoing, evolution. " --NIIC the Singing Dog, furry musician and influencer "Rather like playing Pokémon Go in which you are exploring the world and Strike's book serves as your mobile phone through which you are able to discover interesting creatures to capture . . . Furry Planet is an enjoyable read, full of discoveries and surprises." --Dogpatch Press "A very solid 10 out of 10!" --Furry Times, "A fascinating introduction to a much-misunderstood community." - New York Post "Easily one of the best hats-off to our fandom, Furry Planet is a book for both the outsider curiously looking in and the longtime fur that's fully immersed! Strike's clever and amiable writing style is a perfect reflection of the fandom's spirit! He pulls you along in the coolest way through the furry timeline from its humble and endearing beginnings through to the present, but still-ongoing, evolution. " --NIIC the Singing Dog, furry musician and influencer "Rather like playing Pokémon Go in which you are exploring the world and Strike's book serves as your mobile phone through which you are able to discover interesting creatures to capture . . . Furry Planet is an enjoyable read, full of discoveries and surprises." --Dogpatch Press "A very solid 10 out of 10!" --Furry Times
Synopsis
From a veteran fur comes an immersive entry into the world of furry fandom, with an inside look at an amazing subculture, the timeless human instinct to identify with animals, and color images of furry costumes, art, and conventions. Furs are the creative subculture of people who identify with animals. You can find them at furry conventions, furfests, around the world--tens of thousands of people donning their most elaborate fursuit. In costume, at conventions, with friends or alone, furries unleash the animal within, letting their inner beasts roar and their inner cats purr, aware of the power--and joy--to be found in bringing forward one's animal side and encouraging others to do the same. In Furry Planet, long-time furry Joe Strike dives deep into this compelling subculture to share its appeal and rewards. Strike and a wealth of interviewees trace the history of the subculture and its various iterations today, in the process covering conventions, media, art, storytelling, community resources, costume creation, and advice for newcomers, and addressing stigmas and misconceptions head on. An unprecedented in-depth guide, Furry Planet is sure to inform and delight the ever-growing furry fandom and anyone who has ever been curious about it. Inside you'll find: Insight into the natural human impulse to anthropomorphize animals A fascinating history of furry fandom A detailed look at furcons around the world Inspiration for fursuit costume creation Color images of costumes, art, and conventions Much more!, Furs are the creative subculture of people who anthropomorphize animals, taking on an animal identify and often attending furfests, wearing fursuits, and embracing fur-friendly media and art. In Furry Planet, longtime fur Joe Strike dives deep into this compelling subculture to share its appeal and rewards. Strike and a wealth of interviewees trace the history of the subculture and its various iterations today, in the process delving deep into conventions, media, art, storytelling, community resources, costume creation, and advice for newcomers, and addressing stigmas and misconceptions head on. An unprecedented and captivating entry into an offbeat world, Furry Planet is sure to inform and excite devotes of the subculture, as well as anyone who has ever been curious about it. Inside you'll find: Insight into the impulse to anthropomorphize animals, A guide to conventions, costumes, and resources, A fascinating understanding of furry culture, Color photographs from furfests and of superb fursuits, Interviews with influencers of the subculture, Gorgeous furry artwork Much more!, Audience demand: . Proven market appeal: , published by Cleis Press, which has sold 2,000 copies. This new book will be far more thorough, have a color photo insert, and receive proper support to reach its endemic audience and all those who've heard of furries and are curious to better understand. Expert author: , Slate, CNN, and a wide range of other outlets. He is also well-known in the subculture, as a staple attendee to furcons. His reputation as well as his connections in the industry perfectly position him for wide publicity and sales. Compelling text and color images : Strike's rich narrative covers everything from the incredible history of anthropomorphizing animals to the wide interest in doing so today, as well as the rewards of the subculture and its conventions, community, and costumes. The text will engage and the rich color photo insert will intrigue and inspire. Growing cultural obsession with book topic , and a wealth of other outlets. This book answers the questions of what the furry movement is all about and why it proves so appealing. New territory in an exploding market : Concurrent with the growth of Comic-Con NYC and similar conventions embracing fantasy and role playing, the furry industry has grown exponentially in recent years. In a space where some spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on costumes and other furry-related products, this book will be the first authoritative text for readers to learn about furry culture and can be promoted to hungry audiences worldwide.
