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The Steampunk Bible: An Illustrated Guide to the World of Imaginary Airships, Corsets and Goggles, Mad Scientists, and Strange Literature

 

by Jeff VanderMeer  

 

Whoever you are, you must have seen or heard about Steampunk, but hold up! What is Steampunk? – A lot of people, who really are into the Sci-fi influenced Victorian aesthetics, will tell you that its hard to define the Steampunk essence, and that it very well could be a number of things that attract people to the genre.

 

The culture is indeed a mysterious one, that will let itself be defined by how you experience it, yet there is a consensus of what it is when you break it down and read the fine print. This piece of fine reading is filled with pages of illustrations and photographs, something that undoubtedly will appeal to aficionados and novices alike as author Jeff VanderMeer explores the amazing ride through the clockwork corridors of Steampunk in past, present and future. Envision a world where time stood still, long enough for technology to catch up to humanity’s need for fuel. There are Steampunk books and Sci-Fi books, that will open a world of inspiration and innovation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The world in the Steampunk Books, is one where problems are overcome in a functional, yet beautiful manner. Dim lighting sets the atmosphere and everything you can imagine is possible, through the brilliant minds of Steampunk enthusiasts. Whether its machines powered by intense heat and energy in form of steam, or a piece of amazing artwork that quite simply blows everyones collective minds. This subculture is one that celebrates the inventor as an amazing artist and a conquering hero, both re-envisioning and constructing retro technologies, such as antiquated airships and steam-powered robots. The Steampunk aesthetic has now leaked into movies, comics, fashion, art and more. It has given a distinct flavor to iconic events such as Maker Faire and the Burning Man festival. The Steampunk Bible is the first book of its kind, a fully illustrated compendium tracing the roots and history of this subculture. A true guide of the Steampunk books, and overall one of the great Sci-Fi books. 

 

From the work of its godfathers Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, to the key figures who coined the word that would spawn a literary genre, to the vast community of craftsmen and artists. The same artists who translated that spark into a lifestyle with clothing and accessories such as goggles, corsets, pocket watches, and with an attitude to match. Definitely a must have for the Steampunk enthusiast, its a means of information, inspiration and entertainment, and at the same time, it’s the best source when explaining Steampunk and what it is.

 

 

 

 

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