Steampunk is a term not a lot of people understand, but for those that do, it is an exciting new genre that brings together modern technology, steam-powered engines and Victorian literature in one seamless package. The actual word was coined by K.W. Jeter in a letter to Locus Magazine when trying to describe Victorian fantasy as a one-word term that would interest more people in these types of novels.
There are several recent authors that have become part of the steampunk scene: Gail Carriger, Neal Stephenson, Cherie Priest, China Miéville, Jay Lake, and Alan Moore, who find themselves in great company of the early authors who blazed the way. Who would have thought that Jules Verne or H.G. Wells would have been considered leaders in this movement all those years ago when we were starry-eyed kids reveling in the adventures of Captain Nemo or going along on a wild time-travel ride to the land of the Morluks, Eloi and Weena? ABC Libraries has added a few new titles to the system for your perusing pleasure.
There are several recent authors that have become part of the steampunk scene: Gail Carriger, Neal Stephenson, Cherie Priest, China Miéville, Jay Lake, and Alan Moore, who find themselves in great company of the early authors who blazed the way. Who would have thought that Jules Verne or H.G. Wells would have been considered leaders in this movement all those years ago when we were starry-eyed kids reveling in the adventures of Captain Nemo or going along on a wild time-travel ride to the land of the Morluks, Eloi and Weena? ABC Libraries has added a few new titles to the system for your perusing pleasure.
Brand new to the catalog are:
Steampunk Emporium: Creating Fantastical Jewelry, Devices and Oddments from Assorted Cogs, Gears and other Curios by Jema Hewitt
The Steampunk Bible: An Illustrated Guide to the World of Imaginary Airships, Corsets and Goggles, Mad Scientists and Strange Literature by Jeff Vandermeer
Steampunk-Style Jewelry: Victorian, Fantasy and Mechanical Designs, Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings by Jean Campbell
Metalwork Jewelry: 35 Step-by-Step Projects Inspired by Steampunk by Linda Peterson
Steampunk!: An Anthology of Fantastically Rich and Strange Stories edited by Kelly Link and Gavin Grant.
1,000 Steampunk Creations: Neo-Victorian, Fashion, Gear & Art by Dr. Grymm with Barbe Saint John
All Men of Genius by Lev AC Rosen
Steampunk Gear, Gadgets and Gizmos: A Maker's Guide to Creating Modern Artifacts, by Tab Books
All Men of Genius by Lev AC Rosen
Steampunk Gear, Gadgets and Gizmos: A Maker's Guide to Creating Modern Artifacts, by Tab Books
Also, these are some other titles that you may be interested in checking out:
Infernal Devices: A Mad Victorian Fantasy by K.W. Jeter
The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson
The Iron Council by China Mieville
Dreadnought by Cherie Priest
Mainspring by Jay Lake
Worldshaker by Richard Harland
Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
Anno Dracula by Kim Newman
The Peshawar Lancers by S.M. Stirling
Corsets & Clockwork: 13 Steampunk Romances edited by Trisha Telep
The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross
The Half-Made World by Felix Gilman
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Here are a few other links that may pique your interest from the Steampunk world:
-There is going to be a Steampunk ball on Friday, November 11, 2011 at the Launchpad, starting time is 9:00 PM. It's called Captain Lionel Gearpunk's Steam-Powered Ball and will feature local bands, steampunk crafts, and a costume contest!
-The Steampunk Tribune A great site related to all things Steampunk since 2007
-Steampunk Tales An online website of Steampunk stories and you can even read them on your iPhone!
-Steampunk Week and Beyond from Tor Books
There are also several Facebook pages relating to Steampunk which you can find from a link on The Steampunk Tribune website.
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