Furry Planet: A World Gone Wild: Includes History, Costumes, and Conventions

Joe Strike

Oct 2023 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Kevin T. Collins

About this audiobook

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. 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. Furry Planet is sure to inform and delight the furry fandom and anyone who has ever been curious. 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

About the author

Joe Strike is a long-time furry and an expert on the subculture. Professionally, Joe is a writer and producer who has spent his career immersed in comic books, cartoons, and sci-fi and fantasy worlds.

Kevin T. Collins is a New York actor and director who can be seen Off-Broadway, on television, and in films. An Audie Award-winning audiobook narrator, he has narrated over 225 titles.