Furry fiction
From WikiFur, the furry encyclopedia.
Furry fiction is an as yet unofficial term used to identify the genre of literature that focuses on talking and anthropomorphic animals. Also used for any piece of fictional literature that would be of interest to the furry community at large. Furry fiction is widely regarded as an anomaly among fictional genres due to its ability to cross into any other genre or style, simply by replacing human characters with animal characters. Otherwise it has none of the rules and boundaries that normally accompany a genre classification.
Spiritual, sociological or historical works of furry fiction often bear the literary classifications allegory or fable.
Erotic furry fiction is often, but not exclusively, identified as Yiffy.
Classic examples of furry fiction include Felix Salten's Bambi, George Orwell's Animal Farm, Richard Adam's Watership Down, Richard Bach's Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Tad Williams' Tailchaser's Song and Akif Pirinçci's Felidae.
[edit] Notable publishers
- Sofawolf Press, publisher of Kyell Gold's Pendant of Fortune, winner of the 2006 Ursa Major Award for Best Anthropomorphic Novel.
- Bad Dog Books, a print-on-demand publishing house founded by Alex Vance.
[edit] Notable sources
- SoFurry is a repository for thousands of stories, covering an astonishing array of genres and subject matter. Formerly known as Yiffstar, a name that implied that it was primarily for Yiffy stories, it was renamed in part to emphasize that it also encompasses works of a non-erotic cast.
- Mia's Index of Anthro Stories is a vast index of furry stories maintained by Miavir. Last updated in 2003, the site has fallen into disrepair.
- The Raccoon's Bookshelf, which serves as both a small-time press as well as an online repository.
- The "The Furry Novel List" Dan Lorey's Extensive list of furry novels (last updated June 2001).