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Furries Among Us
Are they human, or are they beast?
Over the past several decades, the world has seen a new phenomenon on the rise, a group of people identifying as "furries."
They have appeared in the news and popular TV shows as adults wearing fursuits and participating in sex parties, but what are they really?
This collection of essays on the furry fandom reveals furries through their own eyes, with bestselling novelist Kyell Gold, award-winning artist Rukis, the International Anthropomorphic Research Project, and so many more, covering topics from anthropomorphic art to fursuiting to conventions and the psychology behind furries. Some of the essays are comical and playful, while others are serious and academic.
On the one paw, this is a work for non-furries to get a glimpse into the anthropomorphic world. On the other, this is a chance for furries to hear from many of their favorite furries celebrities.
Over the past several decades, the world has seen a new phenomenon on the rise, a group of people identifying as "furries."
They have appeared in the news and popular TV shows as adults wearing fursuits and participating in sex parties, but what are they really?
This collection of essays on the furry fandom reveals furries through their own eyes, with bestselling novelist Kyell Gold, award-winning artist Rukis, the International Anthropomorphic Research Project, and so many more, covering topics from anthropomorphic art to fursuiting to conventions and the psychology behind furries. Some of the essays are comical and playful, while others are serious and academic.
On the one paw, this is a work for non-furries to get a glimpse into the anthropomorphic world. On the other, this is a chance for furries to hear from many of their favorite furries celebrities.
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178 pages, Paperback
First published July 4, 2015
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August 21, 2015
It's been my week for reading uneven books.
In this case, it's totally to be expected and forgiven since the book's about collecting different points of view.
Kyell Gold (misspelled on the back cover)is probably the best Furry invention since I recovered enough to rejoin the Fandom. So, it was fun and educational to read, especially the point about Furry having a lot of adult titles and yet many of these adult labels are slapped on with an ease and zeal that wouldn't exist for the same scenes and issues in the mainstream market.
It explains my ongoing headbutting with my fellow Metamor Keep writers. My PG-13 is not their PG-13 it often seems.
I was a little let down by Fred Patten's chapter. The Furry Publishing history was just that and gave me a lot of information. I happen to think Fred himself, and his fan activities in particular, is more interesting than any one else in the book. Every other writer, including the IARP writers, put a bit of themselves in the book. I was looking forward to seeing Fred's POV as the Furry publishing grew. Mind you, I enjoyed the article but I was looking forward to the story.
Overall, this book helped me understand this fandom better. Thank you for it.
In this case, it's totally to be expected and forgiven since the book's about collecting different points of view.
Kyell Gold (misspelled on the back cover)is probably the best Furry invention since I recovered enough to rejoin the Fandom. So, it was fun and educational to read, especially the point about Furry having a lot of adult titles and yet many of these adult labels are slapped on with an ease and zeal that wouldn't exist for the same scenes and issues in the mainstream market.
It explains my ongoing headbutting with my fellow Metamor Keep writers. My PG-13 is not their PG-13 it often seems.
I was a little let down by Fred Patten's chapter. The Furry Publishing history was just that and gave me a lot of information. I happen to think Fred himself, and his fan activities in particular, is more interesting than any one else in the book. Every other writer, including the IARP writers, put a bit of themselves in the book. I was looking forward to seeing Fred's POV as the Furry publishing grew. Mind you, I enjoyed the article but I was looking forward to the story.
Overall, this book helped me understand this fandom better. Thank you for it.
December 19, 2025
definitely a book about furries not to confuse with fuhrers
September 17, 2017
A good and refreshing look at the fandom. Good enough that I bought book two!
June 24, 2017
I really enjoyed this book! In addition to several accounts of the furry fandom from actual furries, there are several academic papers from professional psychologists who give a scientific explanation of the fandom. Most media portrays furries in a negative light and it's more than a little refreshing to hear about them from actual members and doctors!
October 24, 2023
The book gave me whiplash. Some of the essays were really well-sourced and professional; others... weren't. If I had no knowledge about the furry fandom, I think this would confuse me. However, for someone well acquainted with the general concept of furries I think this book helps you understand the history and sociology of the fandom better.
July 14, 2018
Better than expected, a reasonable look at the community.
August 22, 2016
This was a very excellent book about the furry genre. containing a multitude of essays from various members of this unique niche of society. I know many folks who partake and was glad to see this modern take on this frequently misunderstood genre that many may still see as part of the nerd and geek world. Done very professionally with nice art to match. Well worth the read if you are curious about the furry world and its cosplayers or even a part of the genre yourself.
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