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The Past and Future of Steampunk: An Illustrated Journey Through the Art, Invention, and Imagination of Victorian Futurism.
Paperback
Series: Imagined History & Digital Futures, Book 1
ISBN13: 9786598718800
Publisher: Gargoyle Collective
Published: May 9 2025
Pages: 188
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.51 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Step into a world where steam powers dreams and brass gears turn the wheels of imagination! The Past and Future of Steampunk is a beautifully illustrated journey through the art, invention, and imagination that define this beloved genre. Whether you're a longtime gearhead or just steam-curious, this book is your passport to a realm where Victorian elegance meets fantastical technology.
- The literary roots of Steampunk-from Jules Verne to today's boldest storytellers
- Airships, automata, and retro-futuristic gadgets galore
- The fashion, philosophy, and rebellion behind the goggles and corsets
- Global interpretations from Japan, China, Korea, Europe, and the Americas
- Hundreds of captivating illustrations to fuel your inner inventor or artist
- More than just a history, this book explores why Steampunk still inspires artists, writers, makers, and dreamers around the world. It's a love letter to an alternate past-and a blueprint for imagining better futures.
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