From: john@ontek.com (John Alan Stanley)
Newsgroups: alt.fan.furry
Subject: In-Fur-Nation Volume 2 Number 3
Summary: the latest (mostly) furry news
Keywords: confurence furry information
Date: 12 Dec 92 02:45:11 GMT
Followup-To: alt.fan.furry
Organization: ConFurence- The Anthropomorphic Seminar/Convention

Summer comes, Summer goes... 

A sad announcement.  Deal Whitley, anthropomorphic artist and writer,
died at the age of 34 on August 30th, 1992, of congestive heart failure. 
Deal was the creator, writer, and artist of High Orbit (as seen in
Albedo), Opporknockitytoons (as seen recently in Zu ), and numerous
other fan projects.  He was at work on several projects at the time of
his death.  His passing was mourned by furry fen across the country.  A
portfolio of Deal's art is a possibility for the future. 

ConFurence 4 plans some special events to remember Deal by.  Please read
about them in the ConFurence Progress Report below. 

Charles "Deal" Whitley, 1956--1992

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On a happier note, the second book of the Mage Winds series by
ConFurence 4 GOH Mercedes Lackey, Winds of Change, has hit the stands in
hardcover from DAW Books.  The massive book features numerous
black-and-white illustrations by ConFurence 4 GOH Larry Dixon. 

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Nickelodeon formally announced in late September that John Krikfalusi,
producer, director, and co-creator of The Ren & Stimpy Show, has been
removed from that show.  The stated reason is that delivery deadlines
were not being met.  Bob Camp, Krikfalusi's former partner in Spumco
(the studio which produced Ren & Stimpy) has been named as the new head
of production.  Nickelodeon is currently attempting to create its own
studio (headed by Camp) to complete the remaining episodes for this
season. 

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Also of note is the new Ren & Stimpy comic book out from Marvel, with
none other than Mike Kazaleh as artist. 

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A new furry BBS has become available in the mid-west, called (wait for
it...) Furry BBS.  The number is (419) 35-FURRY, and the sysop is Scott
Guthrie of Bowling Green, Ohio.  Call the board for more information. 

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Catseye Agency, illustrated by Darren Frydendall and written by
ConFurence's own Jim Lomax, recently hit the stands from Rip Off Press. 
This "cyberpunk soap opera" involves a group of humans and furries
battling against sinister slave rings.  Look for it at a comic shop near
you.  Issues #1 and #2 are now available. 

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Speaking of which, writer Jim Lomax will be offering Catseye Agency
portfolios at ConFurence Four next January, featuring art by Darren
Frydendall, Kyla Littlejohn, and Masato Takahashi. 

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New stuff on the horizon from our old friends at MU Press includes
Furkindred Magazine #2: Renewal of Porpoise, Critturs: Hairballs from
Hell, A Very MU Christmas, and Rhudiprrt Prince of Fur #7.  Look for
them at your local comic store--and bug the owner if these titles don't
show up! 

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Recent furry sighting--Rocket Raccoon has been making guest appearances
in recent issues of She-Hulk.  Marvel can't seem to get away from
furries, try as they might... 

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Two new titles hitting the stands from Archie Comics are C.O.W.-Boys of
Moo Mesa (based on the Saturday morning show) and Sonic the Hedgehog
(based on the Sega video game). 

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Speaking of Archie: Bust-A-Gut is a new humor comic from Laugh-A-Minnit
Comics (an imprint of Silver Skull Studios).  It features two furry
titles in each issue--The Conservation Corps (who recently guested in an
issue of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures from Archie) and The
Sophistikats, a romantic comedy with an all-feline cast.  Should be
hitting your local comic shop soon. 

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The first issue of the new furry title Tall Tails by Daphne Lage,
originally scheduled to appear in Revelations from Golden Realms
Unlimited, has been delayed indefinitely.  Some preliminary copies of
Revelations will be available at conventions in the New York City area
in the near future.  Until that time, Daphne Lage is accepting
commissions by mail.  Her prices are:

       $20.00 for 8 1/2 x 11 B&W inked,
       $30.00 for color
       $25.00 for 11 x 14 B&W inked,
       $40.00 for color

Write to Daphne Lage at 32-19 54th Street, Woodside, Flushing, NY
11377-1927 for more information. 

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Furry and fantasy artist Kyla Littlejohn is also now accepting
commissions.  Prices are as follows:

       $15.00 for a pencil sketch on 8 1/2 x 11,
       $25.00 inked
       $35.00 for a pencil sketch on 11 x 14,
       $35.00 inked. 

Kyla can be reached at P.O.  Box 2313, Cottonwood, AZ 86326, USA. 

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Just hitting the stands now is Refractions, the Albedo Omnibus.  This
high-quality B&W fanzine offers material from Albedo creator Steve
Gallacci, as well as his fans, highlighting background information on
the Erma Felna, E.D.F.  universe.  Stories and articles reflect culture,
peoples, technology, and arts on many worlds seen in Albedo. 
Refractions is published bi-annually, and should be available at a comic
shop near you.  If not, first bug the owner, or try writing to the
editor, c/o Refractions, 5206 20th Ave.  NE, Seattle, WA 98105-3313 to
ask for more information. 

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From Avi Melman

Japanese animation, more commonly referred to its actual Japanese
pronunciation anime, has been a strong influence in furry fandom. 
However, a lot of "furry" anime doesn't make it into the mainstream (at
least outside of Japan).  This is about to change.  Dosu Productions, a
non-profit "fan subtitling" group, will be premiering at ConFurence 4 a
new OAV (original video animation) series by Project B4, called KO Seiki
BEAST Sanjuushi. 

KO Seiki BEAST is set in a future time, when violent changes have caused
the earth to split in two along the equator.  The northern hemisphere
became inhabited by "beasts", human-like people who could semi-change
into specific animal forms.  Many different tribes appeared: tigers,
dogs, mermaids, birds, etc.  The climate became tropical, too much for
humans to stand.  In order to survive, [humans] built a
climate-controlled flying city called Uranus.  The humans, under the
leadership of the Czar Master, believed that the beasts were driving
them out, and that the only way to regain control of the earth would be
to destroy the beasts.  The story revolves around four young warriors
from three very different tribes, who embark on a quest to unlock the
secrets of the super-computer Gaia, and stop the humans from destroying
all beasts. 

KO Seiki BEAST is a three-part trilogy, with the final episode to be
released on October 1st, 1992.  All three episodes will be shown
subtitled.  However, since this is a fan project, copies cannot be
purchased from [Dosu Productions]. 

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Numerous back-issues of hard to find furry and underground
comics--titles like Albedo, Xanadu, Omaha, Rhudiprrt, Xxxenophile, and
many others--and fanzines are available from Mailbox Books.  Write to Ed
Zolna (creator of Fran an' Maabl) for a catalog at P.O.  Box 1278,
Roslyn, PA 19001. 

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From Lia Graf:

Tigerwing Press says: "We ain't dead yet!" Premiering at ConFurence 4, 2
new Terrie Smith calenders, 2 new Terrie Smith portfolios, The Boudoir
#2, 2 new Lia Graf portfolios, and a few surprises! 

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Furplay #3 will be available starting November 20.  Price is $3.00, plus
$1.00 for postage, and it requires an age statement (18 or over). 
Artists in this issue include Shon Howell, Ted Sheppard, Jerry Collins,
Curt Wilcken, Jason Waltrip, and Sky Rigdon.  Mr.  Hirtes does not
currently have a contact address, so you might want to direct your
orders to Mailbox Books at P.O.  Box 1278, Roslyn, PA 19001. 

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Another sighting: Furry Fandom is among the fannish terms defined in
Roberta Rogow's new book FutureSpeak, a dictionary of fannish acronyms
and codewords from over the years.  Read it yourself and decide if the
Furry definition is complementary or not... 

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Important Note: If you still haven't gotten your copy of the Reed Waller
Benefit dance performance featuring "Omaha" Sternberg, now is the time! 
We are still accepting orders, but December 31, 1992 will be the last
date the tape will be available.  The tape is $17.00 including shipping
and handling, is VHS format, and requires a statement that you are at
least 18 years old.  Proceeds beyond production cost go to Reed to help
with his medical expenses.  Send orders to the ConFurence address. 

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Once again, several of the bits of information in this issue were
gathered by Jed Martinez of New York.  Our thanks to him.  In addition
to a furry watcher, Jed is a known puzzle fiend.  Here's an Olympic-year
brain teaser he's included for us...  [not included here- sorry. JAS]

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Advertising in In-Fur-Nation: Ads in In-Fur-Nation come in two sizes:
1/8-page "business card" size for $5.00 per issue, and 1/4-page size (4
1/2" tall by 3 1/4" wide) for $10.00 per issue.  Check should be made
out to ConFurence.  Send camera-ready art and text to P.O.  Box 1958,
Garden Grove, CA 92642-1958. 

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John Alan Stanley      ConFurence Four Art Show Coordinator
john@ontek.com         _Touch_ Staff Member
...!uunet!ontek!john   "Why don't you go out and see what's out there?"
                       "Well, I don't know if that's what's out there!"