Furry Fandom Conventions, 1989-2015
Download or Read eBook Furry Fandom Conventions, 1989-2015 PDF written by Fred Patten and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2017-02-03 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Fred Patten |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 259 |
| Release | : 2017-02-03 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781476626888 |
| ISBN-13 | : 147662688X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (88 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Furry Fandom Conventions, 1989-2015 by : Fred Patten
Book excerpt: 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 animal costuming. This study of the furry subculture presents a history of the oft-misunderstood group and lists all conventions around the world from 1989 through 2015, including organizers, guests of honor and donations to charity.
