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Furry Planet by Joe Strike
From a veteran furry comes an immersive entry into the world of furries and furry fandom, with a colorful look at an amazing subculture, the timeless human instinct to identify with animals, and a wealth of photos and illustrations showcasing fursuits and furry art. Furries are the creative subculture of people who identify with animals. You can find them at furry conventions, furfests, worldwide—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 connecting with one’s animal side and encouraging others to do the same. In Furry Planet, long-time furry and a media staple for commentary on the culture, Joe Strike—a certified “greymuzzle,” as older furries are known—dives deep into this compelling subculture to share its appeal and rewards. Strike addresses stigmas and misconceptions head on and traces the history of the culture from forty thousand-year-old lion-man figurines through sixteenth-century legends of monkey kings to modern day television and movies starring anthropomorphized animals living human lives. He shares how furry fandom began in the United States but has spread across the globe and delves deep into the various iterations of the culture today, in the process covering events, media, art, storytelling, community resources, costume creation, and advice for newcomers. An unprecedented in-depth look at this intriguing, offbeat world, Furry Planet is complemented by colorful images throughout and is sure to inform and excite fans of the culture, as well as anyone who has ever been curious about it. Inside you’ll find: - Insight into the natural impulse to anthropomorphize animals and the joys of furry culture - A fascinating history of furry culture - A thorough guide to furfest conventions, fursuit costume creation, and resources for furries - A wealth of colorful photographs from furfests and of superb fursuits - Gorgeous furry artwork - Much more!"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
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781954641105 |
| ISBN 10 | 1954641109 |
| Title | Furry Planet |
| Author | Joe Strike |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Apollo Publishers |
| Year published | 2023-10-12 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Prizes | Runner-up for Ursa Major Award 2023 (United States) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |