Book Review: Furtannia: The History of the Furry Fandom in the United Kingdom by Tim Stoddard

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#/

Furcationland Surprise Contest

It seems right around Furrydelphia Furcationland let loose with a surprise contest. All you had to was follow a simple set of rules and you would be entered in to a contest where you could win FREE Registration for the next Furcationland

So far the winner has not been announced

FURCONZ (New Zealand) Update

With the recent update to their site FURCONZ presents us with some rather interesting news.

1st up is a camping event they will be holding on May 3 to 6, 2024

The second is that they are planning for their 1st hotel convention which will take place sometime in 2024 as no date has been set only the city has been announced and that would be Auckland, NZ

More info https://furconz.org.nz/

MFF 2023 Reg Open

MFF Reg is finally open for it’s 2023 convention, as you know prices for some cons are up. MFF is no exception.

Standard Membership

$80 – through November 21, 2023
$90 – at the door

Purchasing a Standard Membership includes:

  • A themed badge printed with your name
  • Lanyard (while supplies last)
  • Access to our Dealer’s Den, Artist Alley, Art Show, Game room, and more!
  • Admittance to our extensive programming, including the Main Stage events, a wide variety of panels, and dances
  • Access to our digital program guide

Up by how much Regular just $15, Sponsor $15, and Super Sponsor $25

Remember if your going to do a regular badge get your before Nov 21 before the price goes up.

https://www.furfest.org/attend/register

Tails and Tornadoes Fur Con Update

The 2024 date has been set Aug 30-Sept 1, 2024