Furry Fandom Conventions, 1989-2015

by Fred Patten

Furry fandom--an adult social group interested in anthropomorphic animals in art, literature and culture--has grown since the 1980s to include an estimated 50,000 "furries." Their largest annual convention drew more than 6,000 attendees in 2015, including 1,000 dressed in "fur suits" or mascot-type animal costumes. Conventions typically include awards, organizations, art, literature and movies, encompassing a wide range of creative pursuits beyond...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476663815
• ISBN13: 9781476663814
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.8" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher