Founded in 1983, Rowrbrazzle was a highly influential and near-legendary fanzine, or more accurately, an “APA” – Amateur Press Association.* In the pre-internet era the by-invitation-only publication was a prestigious outlet for high-profile furry artists and later, furry authors and critics. With thousands of furry artists sharing their work online today, Rowrbrazzle, while still being published with a much smaller roster of contributors, is no longer the “only game in town” for furry artists.
* In an APA, only its contributing members receive a copy of the finished publication containing their own and their fellow contributors’ work. Its tiny “members-only” distribution added to Rowrbrazzle‘s mystique.
Illustration (c) Greg Bear
"Vootie" (the magazine on the wall rack evidently being used in lieu of toilet paper) was the very first "funny animal" fanzine. Its demise set the stage for "Rowrbrazzle"'s birth.
Illustration (c) Mike Kazaleh
Illustration (c) Jim Groat
Illustration (c) Dan Flahive
Illustration (c) Peter Stoller
Illustration (c) Joe Strike
This illustration was my comment on the heated "flame war" taking place at the time within "Rowbrazzle" over differing political opinions. "X" out this caption to note my comment below the illustration.
Illustration (c) Timothy Fay
Illustration (c) Timothy Fay
Illustration by Robert Ailey
Illustration (c) Timothy Fay
Illustration (c) Kjartan Arnorrson
Illustration (c) William Faust
Illustration (c) Joe Strike)
Illustration (c) Joe Strike
My parody of one of the most famous comic book covers ever to be published - that's right, "The Amazing Spider-Man" No. 1. 😛