I wrote a history book and people can buy it! · 9:36pm Jul 5th, 2023
That is correct. I've brought it up once or twice on this blog, partly to explain why writing chapters of Bluebird here has slowed.
Furtannia: The History of the Furry Fandom in the United Kingdom provides a unique perspective on Furries. As many people familiar with the fandom know, the origins of the modern Furry phenomenon can be traced to America--specifically, California--and eventually grew and spread to other countries. One of the first countries outside the United States to embrace Furry was the United Kingdom.
But the UK is not just a follower. Much of the literature and other media that inspired the modern-day fandom have their origins in England. After some history, you'll venture into Furry culture British style, as Stoddard relates the experiences of attendees at the housecons, the first furmeets in the UK, and Furry conventions like ConFuzzled and how they differ from American furcons. You'll learn about unique British Furry 'zines such as AnthropoMORPHINE, , and poke your snout into special events like Frantic Eufuria and the RBW.
Whether you're an American Furry and wonder what fuzzy life is like outside the United States, a Furry from a European or Asian country who wants a broader perspective on the fandom than just what you hear about the States, or you're a Brit who is tired of hearing about Furries on the other side of the Pond and want to learn more about the fandom in your own country, Furtannia is the book for you!
I'm a furry first and foremost, and a British one. It was more than five years ago that I noticed that whenever the subject of the furry fandom's history is brought up (and surprisingly it's brought up quite a bit) it's always been centred around the United States. As such, I started researching into any and all involvement in the fandom from the United Kingdom and found quite a bit.
So much so that I did a talk at the UK's largest furry convention, ConFuzzled, and got a positive reception. One of the audience members brought up the idea of writing a book, and I spent three years writing this book.
If you want to check it out, learn about the British furry fandom spanning over three decades, it's available on Amazon (Kindle and Paperback), Barnes & Noble,, Waterstones, as well as directly from the book's publisher Uncle Bear Publishing.
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It's great to see how your dedication to exploring the history of furry fandom in the UK has culminated in creating "Furtannia." Your book fills a significant gap in the broader understanding of furry culture and highlights the richness of the British contribution to this global phenomenon. I've also considered writing my own book, but I'm still learning and perfecting my writing skills. I use services like https://essays.edubirdie.com/assignment-writing-service to help with my studies while working with a tutor. I love your research on first meetings, conventions, and unique magazines. This is invaluable to enthusiasts worldwide who want to broaden their horizons beyond the US-centric narrative.