Steampunk
Dust off your goggles, button up your waist coat, grab your fob watch, and get ready for adventure... with Steampunk!
What is Steampunk?
It is based on a world where steam power is still used, as well as anachronistic technology, gas-filled airships, clockwork automatons, and many other elements of Victorian influence. Originally, steampunk was set in Victorian England, but now, it can be any country, or even a far flung universe, or alternate reality.
The term was coined by K.W. Jeter in the late 1980's, but it can be traced back to Jules Verne, Mary Shelley, H.G. Wells and other 19th century authors.
Here are some current Steampunk books to check out:
Mortal Engines by Phillip Reeve
After the Sixty Minute War, the world has been ravaged by a nuclear holocaust that causes a huge geological turmoil with earthquakes and active volcanoes. In a world deprived of natural resources, people must fight to survive, so Nicholas Quirke designs a system where entire cities become immense vehicles called Traction Cities. These Traction Cities consume other cities!
This is the first title in an exciting series called Hungry City Chronicles.
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Magic is dangerous, but love is more dangerous still. When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England during the reign of Queen Victoria. Something terrifying is waiting for Tessa in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets. Only the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons, keep order amidst the chaos. Kidnapped by the mysterious Dark Sisters, members of a secret organization called The Pandemonium Club, Tessa soon learns that she herself is a Downworlder with a rare ability: the power to transform, at will, into another person......this is an enthralling beginning to a new series!!!
Airborn by Kenneth Oppel
Matt Cruse, a 15 year old cabin boy finds life taking an exciting turn when the airship is attacked by pirates and he’s shipwrecked on a deserted island. This book has something for everyone, appealing characters humor, nasty villains and even romance!
Magic Under Glass by Jaclyn Dolamore
Nimira is a foreign music-hall girl forced to dance for mere pennies. When wealthy sorcerer Hollin Parry hires her to sing with a piano-playing automaton, Nimira believes it is the start of a new and better life. In Parry's world, however, buried secrets are beginning to stir. Then Nimira discovers the spirit of a fairy gentleman named Erris is trapped inside the clockwork automaton, waiting for someone to break his curse. The two fall into a love that seems hopeless, and breaking the curse becomes a race against time, as not just their love, but the fate of the entire magical world may be in peril.
And if you like the idea of Steampunk, why not really get into it and try out some clothing, gizmos and other ideas:
Steampunk Style Jewelry by Jean Campbell
Steampunk Emporium online clothing and assessory store
Steampunk Cut Out and Keep Projects
Check out this awesome Steampunk video called Eye of the Storm by Lovett. Then watch the making of the video for film or animation ideas.
There is also a brand new Jules Verne Steampunk Association of Halifax on Facebook!
Lots of Steampunk stuff out there!
Darcy
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