'To stereotype all 'furries' as sexual fetishists is to ignore the prevalence of anthropomorphic animals in human culture, from cave paintings to animated movies to graphic novels and newspaper comic strips. This is indeed a remarkable book about a remarkable fandom, lovingly assembled by a remarkable man - even if he did choose a picture that makes me look fat.' - Dr. Joe combines his own recollections with those of dozens of other 'greymuzzles' to tell the story of how a ragtag bunch of special interest groups unwittingly awakened millions of people to their own inner animals. Painstakingly researched, it follows the evolution of Mankind's fascination with anthropomorphics from its earliest roots in history (and pre-history) to the worldwide phenomenon that we know today. 'This is the most comprehensive history of Furry Fandom that has ever been written. 'A lively and personal account of this new evolving species.' - Thomas Thwaites, author of GoatMan: How I Took a Holiday from Being Human

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Furry Nation offers an honest, candid glimpse into all aspects of American furdom. Furs will be thrilled with an accurate, positive portrayal of their subculture by one of their own and regular humanoids like me will be treated to a colorful history of a community unlike any other.' - Nicole Guappone, sex writer and essayist previously published by The Rumpus, Glamour, and others

'Here is a vital and encyclopedic resource for all who are interested in the anthropomorphic fandom.