Steampunk (eBook): Fantasy Art, Fashion, Fiction & The Movies (Gothic Dreams)
An incredible illustrated ebook in the Gothic Dreams series, for iPad and Kobo. Imagine a world where steam is the main source of power, but the attitudes are distinctly futuristic – the romance of the past meets the technology of the future. Steampunk is a subculture on the rise, an exciting mix of adventure and sci fi in a world full of cogs and rivets, goggles and corsets.
Influenced by the worlds created by H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, Steampunk has grown into a movement encompassing fashion, art, movies, literature and even music. Films such as The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen catapulted steampunk to the big screen, whilst events have sprung up all over the world in which fans create magnificent costumes and put steampunk twists on modern devices. As you read this exciting new book, enjoy a stunning selection of artworks portraying the ecstatic fantasy of steam-powered worlds.
Really nice overview, intro and history of the steampunk movement with plenty of art throughout,
The book is very nice in itself – well printed, good quality paper, nice cover – feels quality all round – especially nice if you get it on a deal. On every two page spread one full page will be an art item with some art being a two page spread and other smatterings of art snuck in throughout (as backgrounds, asides). There is literally nothing not-interesting about this.
The prose and discussion throughout is very relaxed but tells a good story of how steampunk came to be and where and how it’s influenced both subculture and popular culture. If you’re an author great ideas will abound from reading this, if you’re a reader there is an excellent who’s who of novels for the genre throughout.
So overall nice book.. very happy purchase 🙂
Good but could be better.,
sharp script and some truly fantastic artwork. Fiction,
section. I checked it out and was most interested. This book does just what it says on the tin. The book covers the rise and rise of the genre
coined ‘steampunk’. Think Victorian Britain as a science fiction type reality with steam the top dude {War Of The Worlds, Captain Nemo et al].
It’s all in here folks. Neat, sharp script and some truly fantastic artwork. Fiction, artwork, music, fashion and gatherings all covered. Recommended!