Presents stories about mechanistic golems, infernal machines, airships, alternative histories, other planets, and how the genre has influenced movies, television, comics, and the Internet.
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The first and quintessential Steampunk anthology, this classic, illustrated volume of playful Victoriana presents some of the most enduring tales of mad scientists and mechanical wondersContributors include Neil Stephenson, Michael Chabon, Tanith Lee, William Gibson, Gail Carriger, Ted Chiang, Joe R. Lansdale, Michael Moorcock, and moreThis is a superb introduction to one of the most popular and inventive subgenres in science fiction.”Publishers Weekly, starred review2009 World Fantasy Award nominee, Best Anthology What is Steampunk?Steampunk is Victorian elegance and modern technology: steam-driven robots and space-faring zeppelins fueled by gaslight romance and mad scientists. Steampunk is trim corsets and brass goggles; The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, The Wizard of Oz, and The Golden Compass.Curated by the World Fantasy award-winning team of Ann and Jeff Vandermeer, this riveting anthology lovingly collects classic steampunk stories, pop culture-fueled discussions of steampunk, and essential recommended reading lists for the discerning—or new—steampunk fan.
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