Day: September 9, 2023

I have always been a fan of furry history ever since I dived head 1st into the primitive days of the early fandom. My own collection of furry fanzines, what I could find that is still online and what pdf and jpeg files.

Early days of conventions can be a bit weird. As those who been around for a while namely MFF and Anthrocon seem to handle those early days differently. One openly talks about it, while the other one doesn’t.

Having a chance to interview Tim Stoddard was a delight for me. To learn someone put there heart and soul in to those early days was a delight. Of course his choice to cover was in the UK, but I really would like him to do something on American fur cons.

But with that out of the way, why should you get his book. Because the UK seem to have even a more interesting history than any other place you can name. For example Eurofurence got started by the British and their 1st con was in the Czech Republic. Or that in the days since they started the UK has more failed furry gatherings than you would believe. That in some cases it was pure luck of the very ones we know about were even successful in the very beginning.

This book has 100s of stories like that. Each in detail and names named.

Ever hear of Fred Patten? You would be stunned at the number of British cons he co founded. Frankly I wish he was still alive so I could do a follow up interview. Still think I might try and track down the others.

If Furtannia is one thing, it is very surprising. You don’t just don’t have to be a fan of furry history to buy this book. If you love surprising stories, that are true about the fandom.

This book is for you.

I want to give a 10 out of 10. But that might be a bit much, so instead I am giving it 9.7 out of 10

Really a MUST BUY for anyone who wants to know more about the fandom.

https://www.unclebearpublishing.com/furtannia.html#/