A once-a-decade publishing event: “Mordrude’s Monster Manual”, for fursuit builders.
by Patch O'Furr
Enjoy Mordrude’s suit gallery – I’m partial to Totes McGoat!
For many years, there’s only been one Fursuit-making book in formal printed form fit for a reference shelf. That’s Critter Costuming, by Adam “Nicodemus” Riggs. Since it came out in 2004, the art has really raised it’s bar. (I can’t believe how appealing all the fluffballs at the cons are!)
Flayrah shared reviews of Critter Costuming here. It was considered basic (though very usable), and suitable for an update. I’ve actually asked around about funding a new edition; Nicodemus is warm to it, but says he lacks time. It’s a usual reason that niche interests don’t easily sustain themselves… the book has modest demand, but couldn’t repay much investment. Making any such book is a labor of love.
Now, Furstarter reports a new costume-making book is up for crowdfunding – “Mordrude’s Monster Manual”.