Furry Planet

Joe Strike, a longtime member of the furry community, offers a detailed look at furry fandom, a creative subculture made up of people who identify with animals. He explores what draws people to the scene, what they get out of it, and the enduring human urge to see oneself in animal form.

Furry gatherings draw tens of thousands of participants worldwide, many of them wearing elaborate fursuits at conventions and furfests. Strike and a number of interviewees trace the subculture's history and how it looks today, covering conventions, media, art, storytelling, community resources, and the making of costumes.

The book also confronts common stigmas and misconceptions about the fandom, offers advice for newcomers, and includes full-color images of costumes, artwork, and convention life. It is aimed at members of the fandom and at anyone curious about it.