The publisher employs "a dose of humor" in their work,[1] the founders stating that they are "dedicated to the small-press ideals of finding fresh, urban voices ignored by the conglomerates.

"[2] Featherproof Books started in March, 2005 using funds raised from the sale of Zach Dodson's car.

The small size makes them suitable for commuters,[4] and the editors aimed to combine both the "free and easy distribution" provided by the internet with their "love of paper" and the physicality of books.

[3] Featured stories have "navigated such diverse topics as failed love, competitive familial golf games and vampires in graveyards".

[7] Contributors have included:[8] Ambrose Austin, Kate Axelrod, Kyle Beachy, Blake Butler, Tobias Carroll, Pete Coco, Brian Costello, Elizabeth Crane, Mary Cross, Paul Fatturoso, Jeb Gleason-Allured, Abby Glogower, Laura Bramon Good, Amelia Gray, Mary Hamilton, Andrea Johnson, Rana Kelly, Heidi Laus, Ryan Markel, Jonathan Messinger, Anne Elizabeth Moore, Kerri Mullen, Susan Petrone, Jay Ponteri, Samia Saleem, Kevin Sampsell, Fred Sasaki, Timothy Schaffert, Patrick Somerville, Zach Stage, and Scott Stealey.