Interested in Steampunk anyone?

[Blaze]

Is there anyone else that is interested or more so fascinated by the subculture of Steampunk?
I find that not only the clothing, artistic styles, old innovated with the new, antiques mixed with modern, all of these beautiful crafted and witty minds and manners are combined to create a fascinating culture.
Steampunk has always been first and foremost a literary genre, or least a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy that includes social or technological aspects of the 19th century (the steam) usually with some deconstruction of, reimagining of, or rebellion against parts of it (the punk). Unfortunately, it is a poorly defined subgenre, with plenty of disagreement about what is and is not included.
It has also been explained as this: What is Steampunk by the way?

Well, if you are not familiar with the term, it refers to a genre of fiction where steam power, spring gadgets and modern marvels of the 20th century are thrown back to Victorian aesthetics. Technology in a Neo-Victorian setting. The term has spread on to include not just books, but any real mashing up of technology with more classical style, where Verne-esque and Wellsian science is a reality. Some post-apocalyptic elements rise up on occation, depending on the portrayal.

The definitions across the internet vary quite a bit, but that is the general gist of it. Regardless of what your definition of steampunk, welcome to Steampunk Lab, home of all manner of inventions of a curious sort.
No matter how it is explained, everyone has an opinion on it, and most will argue that theirs is more of the truer statement. I tend to think that all views are exceptional and fascinating... Anyone have an interest? Or photo's to share?


http://www.photoshopcreative.co.uk/users/491/thm1024/steampunkprincess4.jpg
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[Tawse]

absolutely love it!

There's a growing population of steampunk enthusiasts at DragonCon every year - and vendors have some wonderful items they sell there as well.

I can't craft - so all I can do is oogle.

I do however have a page on my pinterest dedicated to steampunk... not much there right now... but I'm picky.

Tawse's Steampunk Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/tawse/steampunk/)

[Linus]

I happen to admit liking the clothing style and steampunk type novels (Cherie Priest being one of my favourites). I actually find it hard to find decent steampunk authors/novels. You can find compilations but whole novels are somewhat more of a challenge. I think for me, as a geek, it ties my love for Victorian era stuff (think Sherlock Holmes) with a taste of modern tech but with a Mousetrap (think the game) feel.

I'm actually contemplating doing a steampunk outfit for the Reunion. :cheesy:

[JustJo]

I like the fashion....haven't really been captured by any novels...

I do know that if I owned this dress I'd wear it to Reunion!

http://www.yourpshome.net/attachments/f2/16446d1340975624-ladies-fashion-ideas-post-em-here-steampunk7.jpg

[Blaze]

absolutely love it!

There's a growing population of steampunk enthusiasts at DragonCon every year - and vendors have some wonderful items they sell there as well.

I can't craft - so all I can do is oogle.

I do however have a page on my pinterest dedicated to steampunk... not much there right now... but I'm picky.

Tawse's Steampunk Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/tawse/steampunk/)

Awesome Tawse! Absolutely fantastic pinterest page! Being picky is what makes every piece count! Thank you so much for sharing. Now I'm going to oogle, lol. Sometimes Ebay and Amazon has really good art pieces that I stare at also, right now I have been watching Oddities and many of their shows have been dipping into Steampunk parties that I just heart over. I am very interested in the clothing choices lately. And I am not one that usually likes clothes unless it's during the mid evil era so for me to be so infatuated lately is different for me. I also love the photography gadgets that have been shown lately. Thanks again for sharing!

[pajama]

yeEI-hh3MG0

Why yes, yes I am.

I've liked the style from afar for some time, but have recently started researching the culture as well a bit. I've found this website (http://www.thesteampunkempire.com) has alot of cool info in their forum. They have one forum dedicated solely to steampunk literature, others to music, and my favorite-Fashion.

Subscribing....
A

[Linus]

This is one place I've contemplated buying an outfit from. http://www.steampunkemporium.com/steam.php

[Blaze]

I want this chopper
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1g_kHFje7gQ/TLLiT12GLdI/AAAAAAAADCk/6Mw86Ytc8iw/s1600/black-widow-steampunk-chopper.jpg

But I wouldn't mind paddling this around either!

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p3ptif4BjQw/TeFmfpo76PI/AAAAAAAABPA/GWivjYOplks/s1600/372152426.jpg

[Spirit Dancer]

http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p563/DFbothma/isteampunk/12.jpg

http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p563/DFbothma/isteampunk/screenshot_27.jpg

[pajama]

I want this chopper
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1g_kHFje7gQ/TLLiT12GLdI/AAAAAAAADCk/6Mw86Ytc8iw/s1600/black-widow-steampunk-chopper.jpg

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As I was driving around today, I was thinking that after I get all my "big expenses" out of the way over the next couple of years, that I want to get a bike and steampunk it.

[Blaze]

yeEI-hh3MG0

Why yes, yes I am.

I've liked the style from afar for some time, but have recently started researching the culture as well a bit. I've found this website (http://www.thesteampunkempire.com) has alot of cool info in their forum. They have one forum dedicated solely to steampunk literature, others to music, and my favorite-Fashion.

Subscribing....
A

Now I will be trying, and I said it right, trying to sing that song, perhaps I should stick to humming or more so whistling that tune. Thanks for sharing this awesome Youtube clip... Go back to paddling your yak, let me revel in my new found excitement lmao

[pajama]

Now I will be trying, and I said it right, trying to sing that song,

Give my sincerest apologies to Doll. :D

[Blaze]

Another great link for clothes http://www.medievalcollectibles.com/s-104-steampunk-clothing.aspx

[dixie]

Loooovvvve steampunk! I already have an outfit geared up for cabaret night! Very similar to these, with a few other twists and turns thrown in. ;)

http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/45458277458302049_kAusmSYj_f.jpg
http://media-cache-ec3.pinterest.com/upload/248260998178277550_9j67Br2r_f.jpg


I like more than just the fashion though. Would love to have this...

http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.datamancer.net/steampunklaptop/datamancerlaptop-open.jpg&sa=X&ei=9P34T-7QCI2o8QTd1_nqBg&ved=0CAwQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNG-kE4wusQduysqf4r7tSFdGOGkoQ

[Blaze]

What I love most about Steampunk, they don't only cater to small size costumes, they have links to Plus size Woman and men. This is what life is all about, it's a fit for everyone!
http://xerposa.com/plus-size-steampunks-unite
You can also log onto etsy
or you can look under Plus size steampunk and they have many listings.
http://www.designfloat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Steampunk-Art-by-Catherinette-Rings-Steampunk.jpg

[Bleu]

As I was driving around today, I was thinking that after I get all my "big expenses" out of the way over the next couple of years, that I want to get a bike and steampunk it.

That bike is shit hot!

[Blaze]

I just have to share this picture that Spirit Dancer left on my page, She's right, I could get away with this look! I was going to go for the typical rose colored goggle look but I love this look she picked! She said I favored this image. My friend knows me well...

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z111/ronnie_ishier/steampunk_gunslinger.png

[pajama]

I just have to share this picture that Spirit Dancer left on my page, She's right, I could get away with this look! I was going to go for the typical rose colored goggle look but I love this look she picked! She said I favored this image. My friend knows me well...

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z111/ronnie_ishier/steampunk_gunslinger.png

You know they use nerf guns to make the cool guns. There's tons of youtubes on how to do it. :)

Being helpful 'cause I wanna see you in this too!

[always2late]

I haven't read the novels, but I am fascinated by the fashion!

www.steampunktrheads.com

http://www.fashionodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Steampunk-fashion-11.jpg

[Blaze]

This is a must have piece

http://www.odditycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Steampunk-animals2.jpg

[dark_crystal]

I like the books!
The ones that started it all:

http://i2.listal.com/image/120/600full-the-diamond-age-cover.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/TheDifferenceEngine(1stEd).jpg/240px-TheDifferenceEngine(1stEd).jpg

Gibson and Stephenson= swoooon

[pajama]

This is a must have piece

http://www.odditycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Steampunk-animals2.jpg

I no can seez. :(

Okay, so here's a tip if you didn't already know it....yard sales are the bomb for finding this stuff. I have 80% of the upcycled supplies for my persona (for probably less than $35, including leather material). I found an old catcher's chest protection for $1. I'm going to try spray painting it like a gunmetal color and using corcksrewy tacks to attach...ummm....I don't know, something, to the front. And if it doesn't work, I'm out $1. If it turns out like it looks in my head....it'll be pretty cool.

You've got to think outside the box. DE-CONSTRUCT everything (purses, pants, watches, cameras, belts, toys, car parts) and then put it back together however YOU want it to look. And that's steampunk. ;)

A

[Blaze]

http://www.thexrocket.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ghostbuster-steampunk2.jpg
These guys are cool

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8150/7447530766_e7482067cd.jpg
One of my favorite looks

[pajama]

http://www.thexrocket.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ghostbuster-steampunk2.jpg
These guys are cool

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8150/7447530766_e7482067cd.jpg
One of my favorite looks

I love the backpack/rocketpacks. I will probably work on one at some point. But that's too ambitious for the reunion, plus it doesn't suit my persona. Maybe I'll do an airship character with a rocket pack some time.

[Blaze]

I love the backpack/rocketpacks. I will probably work on one at some point. But that's too ambitious for the reunion, plus it doesn't suit my persona. Maybe I'll do an airship character with a rocket pack some time.

I have so many idea's... I want to make so many things lol. I loved that you shared the Youtube steampunk guns videos with me. Now I just have even more idea's. So much to do, so little time!
Yes the backpack/rocketpacks are awesome... Today I was at Goodwill looking for a trench coat or something that would work for me, but to no avail, as usual I can't find things I am looking for, and when I don't need them, they are seen in sets of 3's... I was also rummaging in the kids section trying to find armor,or Halloween things lol. Then I was searching for belts and then Doll looked at me, with the eyes that said, ENOUGH! Lets go, to which I dragged my feet and pouted on the way out...
Note to self... Go after work so you can search for the treasures!

[Blaze]

Love this pic also... Her hat is beautiful!

http://steampunksweetheart.com/media/wysiwyg/steampunkgirl.jpg


Oh my ~thud~ guns and a pipe :wine:


http://cn1.kaboodle.com/img/b/0/0/120/e/AAAACzO0V7gAAAAAASDkjQ/35-steampunk-neo-victorian-costumes-outfits-for-women.jpg?v=1295452519000

[pajama]

I have so many idea's... I want to make so many things lol. I loved that you shared the Youtube steampunk guns videos with me. Now I just have even more idea's. So much to do, so little time!
Yes the backpack/rocketpacks are awesome... Today I was at Goodwill looking for a trench coat or something that would work for me, but to no avail, as usual I can't find things I am looking for, and when I don't need them, they are seen in sets of 3's... I was also rummaging in the kids section trying to find armor,or Halloween things lol. Then I was searching for belts and then Doll looked at me, with the eyes that said, ENOUGH! Lets go, to which I dragged my feet and pouted on the way out...
Note to self... Go after work so you can search for the treasures!

I don't know if your GW is the same, but we have one day a month where EVERYTHING in the store is 50% off. You just gotta keep going. It'll come along, the perfect thing. And they may put more jackets out toward the end of the summer.

I went yard-selling a couple of weeks ago and scored all my guns for like $1.50. I got enough to screw up the first one and then make my favorite one look right, and a couple more.

Oh my ~thud~ guns and a pipe :wine:


http://cn1.kaboodle.com/img/b/0/0/120/e/AAAACzO0V7gAAAAAASDkjQ/35-steampunk-neo-victorian-costumes-outfits-for-women.jpg?v=1295452519000

THUD!

[weatherboi]

http://d16rdsjyxf6oae.cloudfront.net/files/images/steampunk_porter.preview.jpg

delicious!

[Tawse]

I believe this is the Nerf Magnum - one of the most popular guns to SP... I did this one, so that means it's VERY easy because I'm about as creative / talented as a piece of dirt. Seriously...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/BearTawse/10528_154000377189_1974966_n.jpg

[dreadgeek]

I like the books!
The ones that started it all:

http://i2.listal.com/image/120/600full-the-diamond-age-cover.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/TheDifferenceEngine(1stEd).jpg/240px-TheDifferenceEngine(1stEd).jpg

Gibson and Stephenson= swoooon


I came to Steampunk through the Difference Engine which I read because my *god*, William Gibson, had written it. (This was after the Sprawl trilogy (Neuromancer and following) and before the Bridge trilogy (Virtual light and following) ) and while it's interesting it hasn't grabbed me like cyberpunk did.

The Diamond Age, I find a fascinating setting and, in fact, a brief snippet early on the book where Finkle-McGraw is talking to Hackworth about what went terribly wrong at the end of the last century planted the seed of a sci-fi novel I'm slowly but surely slogging my way through writing.

Cheers
Aj

[pajama]

http://1800recycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/rusty.jpg

http://1800recycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/9_beginning1.jpg

Good morning Airship Captains and pirates alike. ;) Some whimsical notions to brighten your day.

[Blaze]

This may not be a very comfortable ride but sure is cool...

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc340/funnyroadsigns/weird%20bikes/bike9.jpg

I like this one also http://newautosblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/steampunk-2dmotorcycles-2d2.jpg[/IMG]

[Blaze]

http://www.liquiwork.com/punkshoesboots/jpg/11405091.jpg

[Blaze]

http://cdn.walyou.com/wp-content/uploads//2011/05/Leather-Steampunk-Trooper-Motorcycle-Mask-2.jpeg

[Blaze]

https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.svpply.com/large/552317.jpg?1339545889

[pajama]

Apparently there's a new Steampunk TV series coming out. (http://lanterncitytv.com/lantern_city.php)

[canmarielan]

Love this pic also... Her hat is beautiful!

http://steampunksweetheart.com/media/wysiwyg/steampunkgirl.jpg


Oh my ~thud~ guns and a pipe :wine:


http://cn1.kaboodle.com/img/b/0/0/120/e/AAAACzO0V7gAAAAAASDkjQ/35-steampunk-neo-victorian-costumes-outfits-for-women.jpg?v=1295452519000


DROOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Blaze]

http://www.yumimodal.com/SY01.jpg

[Blaze]

http://www.beautifullife.info/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/17/Rhino09.jpg

[Blaze]

Emporio Armani Gents Round Case Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

http://www.brassgoggles.co.uk/brassgoggles/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/suekichichiefwatch1.jpg

[MaggieBluIze]

I hope to one day have this in an actual print ...
As well as many others ... :)

http://api.ning.com/files/e5lO5o5xt4kk6u-g2S8RAIR2vyLuqeiMfk-jxXGn3SwWwvSnGenxZxgfzz1bqMdXSSv0Pa-rHct8sZ1uOXZEGtMFkLJrDfWG/Steampunk_Lara_Fairy_by_fairyfreakster.jpg

[nycfem]

Here's a link to a project I'm wrangling on the PenPal thread:

http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=625715#post625715

If interested, please sign up on the Penpal thread. I, for one, love STEAMPUNK jewelry!

[Jess]

The term "steampunk" was only introduced to me in the past day or so, while watching one of my favorite films, Perfect Creature. It is def a genre I love. Visually, beautiful and creative and the use of cogs/ wheels fans/ steam is both brilliant and desperate in its conception.
There always seems to be an impoverished refinement to everything I have seen in this genre, which to me, could very well be what the future does hold.

Fun thread!

[Bleu]

The term "steampunk" was only introduced to me in the past day or so, while watching one of my favorite films, Perfect Creature. It is def a genre I love. Visually, beautiful and creative and the use of cogs/ wheels fans/ steam is both brilliant and desperate in its conception.
There always seems to be an impoverished refinement to everything I have seen in this genre, which to me, could very well be what the future does hold.

Fun thread!

Damn well said, Jess.

[Tawse]

mmmhmmmm

Steampunk Ironman (http://media.techeblog.com/images/steampunk_iron_man.jpg)

[Kätzchen]

http://www.rippin-kitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/sp_fashion.jpg

[Kätzchen]

http://handmadeartists.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/BEE-ON-TIME-STEAMPUNK-PENDANT.jpg

[Blaze]

I Like'eth!

http://steampunkdistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/steampunk_watches.jpg

http://www.crunchwear.com/wp-content/uploads/royale-accordion-opera-watch.jpg

[nycfem]

Loved your memorable Steampunk look on cabaret night! Fantastic!

[Gemme]

Loved your memorable Steampunk look on cabaret night! Fantastic!

Bleu looked fantastic, didn't she????

I don't know if I could pull it off but I love the look of it. It's so 'fuck you' but in a nice way.

[macele]

never heard of the word, ... steampunk. not until this thread. this is like in the movie wild wild west with will smith. that's cool. i do, i do, ... i like it.

[Blaze]

Love these posters

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H4DA33geTCw/UA8M2SyjDBI/AAAAAAAACLE/q-Jj_ENRdNU/s640/steampunk+johnny+depp+0+1.jpg
http://i3.squidoocdn.com/resize/squidoo_images/250/draft_lens18539565module153470825photo_1316550194s teampunk1.jpghttp://blog.costumesupercenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/steampunk2.jpg

[Blaze]

http://www.deviantart.com/download/166906786/Steampunk_Wedding_by_lone_momo.jpg
http://lh6.ggpht.com/g9QHg5tJQnXfXuUZr8ug_xrLuIS-_VhphLmAGz8eUKjVia4SRICVqnCSXkFkW_0hTeKeBSBnRgiM2V fukb9ajB1U=s900

[Kätzchen]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P66GvATBBlY/TMsrv9dx-3I/AAAAAAAACio/Z7txWEQE5VI/s1600/Steampunk+bracelets.jpg

[Kätzchen]

https://neverlight.com/~madame.s/Steampunk/41ed05.jpg

[Kätzchen]

http://cdn.indulgy.com/72/O5/D/071a142ee5333e857f45b8e4e284d426d53k477.jpg

[LaneyDoll]

I am loving this thread. I have a photo shoot in a few weeks and the photographer said to me, "I have a Steampunk outfit I want to take pics of, I know it will fit you, are you interested?"

Needless to day, my reply was an excited "yes!"

I am finding lots of ideas here, so thank you!!!

:sparklyheart:

[ScandalAndy]

ooooh, just started poking around in here as my halloween costume was meant to be a victorian/steampunk female version of the penguin. I had to pop the gear out of my monocle because it kept hitting my eyeball, but I'm planning on modding it so it can be an eyepatch instead. That, or putting the gears along the edge, not sure yet. Thanks for the thread!

[Linus]

I Like'eth!

http://steampunkdistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/steampunk_watches.jpg

http://www.crunchwear.com/wp-content/uploads/royale-accordion-opera-watch.jpg

Where'd the picture for the bottom one come from?

[Linus]

Actually, nevermind. I found it. At $1.2 million it's a tad out of my price range.

[Bleu]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4lQQyoQe3jw/Sk5gJxOn1cI/AAAAAAAABxk/dftVrTDlojQ/s400/steampunk01.jpg

Linus,
This one is a fraction of the cost of the other one at $220K.
Maybe you like it better anyway?
~Bleu

[Linus]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4lQQyoQe3jw/Sk5gJxOn1cI/AAAAAAAABxk/dftVrTDlojQ/s400/steampunk01.jpg

Linus,
This one is a fraction of the cost of the other one at $220K.
Maybe you like it better anyway?
~Bleu

That's actually very cool!

[Bleu]

That's actually very cool!

I'd have to study the manual as it looks seriously confusing to me.

But it is shit hot.

~Bleu

[Kätzchen]

http://img.loveitsomuch.com/uploads/201210/09/ow/owl%20octopus%20necklace%20victorian%20monster%20t he%20owlctopus%20half%20owl%20half%20octopus%20rus tic%20brass%20original%20des-f72671.jpg

[Kätzchen]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzpbn85bB41qbi5v6o1_500.jpg

[Kätzchen]

http://img.loveitsomuch.com/uploads/201209/15/bl/blouse%20papillon%20black%20lace%20victorian%20ste ampunk%20aristocrat%20historical%20gothic%20somnia %20romantica%20by%20marj-f46625.jpg

[Kätzchen]

http://www.omega7red.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Cycle_1.png

[Kätzchen]

http://www.zjebc.cn/bmz_cache/6/646e44cabf8158950a7af731a60e441f.image.340x255.jpg

[Kätzchen]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m110aeFAqg1r2yagso1_500.jpg

[Kätzchen]

http://cdn-s3-3.wanelo.com/product/image/2153290/original.jpg

[MaggieBluIze]

I hope to one day have this in an actual print ...
As well as many others ... :)

http://api.ning.com/files/e5lO5o5xt4kk6u-g2S8RAIR2vyLuqeiMfk-jxXGn3SwWwvSnGenxZxgfzz1bqMdXSSv0Pa-rHct8sZ1uOXZEGtMFkLJrDfWG/Steampunk_Lara_Fairy_by_fairyfreakster.jpg



I just received her in the mail today!!!!!!!!!
(and all because of this post being seen ... wow)
OMG!!!! She's gorgeous!!!!!
It was the most amazing surprise!!!!!
:heartbeat: her!!!!!

[Kelt]

This one's for Linus!

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18bpn367q4mjvjpg/original.jpg

[Linus]

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/6952803584/hF102CB6B/

[Linus]

One of my latest discoveries is a steampunk cigar (it even comes with it's own gear): Foundry Cigars and Michael Giannini at 2012 IPCPR in Orlando - YouTube

I also got one of this recently: http://img3.etsystatic.com/014/0/6040661/il_570xN.416911835_palb.jpg

[Bleu]

http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2010/07/03/shotgun-shell-wall-clock_382rt_24431.jpg
I think this is too cool. Clever.

[Kätzchen]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/de09f41185f039d601aef50b71cbf569/tumblr_mkji2nhqro1rwrnz4o1_500.jpg

[Kätzchen]

http://www.malltop1.com/UpLoad/Pro_Images_02/o_Steampunk-Style-Overbust-Corset-N4395_33_37_310.jpg

[Kätzchen]

http://alamedapointantiquesfaire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/VFF-FW12-postcard1-550x878-440x702.jpg

[MaggieBluIze]

Adore Steampunk and want want want this ..............
http://i.imgur.com/jRZ0Y.jpg

[always2late]

Adore Steampunk and want want want this ..............
http://i.imgur.com/jRZ0Y.jpg

The woman who made this piece, Susan Beatrice, is from New Jersey and she has a Facebook page and website called All Natural Arts. Check it out...her "pocketwatch" pieces are incredible!!

[Bleu]

http://i2.wp.com/seejanepublish.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/bigstock-steam-punk-girl-with-typewrite-40513939.jpg?fit=1000%2C1000

[easygoingfemme]

Oh boy, I need book recommendations!
My daughter, 14 years old this summer, loves her some steampunk.
We are always looking for recommended reads.
Qualifiers: Like I said, she's just about 14. Not keen on romance/sex, can tolerate some violence. Pretty high level reader, can read adult books easily so long as content isn't offensive to her.

Happy to hear recommended readings!

[~baby~doll~]

i love this skirt.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/rebelsmarket_production/images/28599/original/lk03060.jpg?1364488612

[Bleu]

Oh boy, I need book recommendations!
My daughter, 14 years old this summer, loves her some steampunk.
We are always looking for recommended reads.
Qualifiers: Like I said, she's just about 14. Not keen on romance/sex, can tolerate some violence. Pretty high level reader, can read adult books easily so long as content isn't offensive to her.

Happy to hear recommended readings!

Hi there easygoingfemme,

Check out kc dyer: http://www.kcdyer.com :glasses:

I am not sure if it's the exact right age group but I do believe her books are marketed toward 8-14 year olds.

Although I do not think they have a specific Steampunk theme, they do deal with time travel.

I met kc at a writer's convention in Surrey, BC. Lovely human being.
I have not read her books, but cheek them out. They might fit the bill.

~Bleu

[~baby~doll~]

The Steampunk Bible: An Illustrated Guide to the World of Imaginary Airships, Corsets and Goggles, Mad Scientists, and Strange Literature by Jeff VanderMeer and S. J. Chambers
This is available on Amazon in hardcover for like $11.
Hugs

[easygoingfemme]

Thank you for the recommendations!
She's had that steampunk bible out of the library about a hundred times. Think it will be one she needs to own.

[Scots_On_The_Rocks]

Is there anyone else that is interested or more so fascinated by the subculture of Steampunk?
I find that not only the clothing, artistic styles, old innovated with the new, antiques mixed with modern, all of these beautiful crafted and witty minds and manners are combined to create a fascinating culture.
Steampunk has always been first and foremost a literary genre, or least a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy that includes social or technological aspects of the 19th century (the steam) usually with some deconstruction of, reimagining of, or rebellion against parts of it (the punk). Unfortunately, it is a poorly defined subgenre, with plenty of disagreement about what is and is not included.
It has also been explained as this: What is Steampunk by the way?

Well, if you are not familiar with the term, it refers to a genre of fiction where steam power, spring gadgets and modern marvels of the 20th century are thrown back to Victorian aesthetics. Technology in a Neo-Victorian setting. The term has spread on to include not just books, but any real mashing up of technology with more classical style, where Verne-esque and Wellsian science is a reality. Some post-apocalyptic elements rise up on occation, depending on the portrayal.

The definitions across the internet vary quite a bit, but that is the general gist of it. Regardless of what your definition of steampunk, welcome to Steampunk Lab, home of all manner of inventions of a curious sort.
No matter how it is explained, everyone has an opinion on it, and most will argue that theirs is more of the truer statement. I tend to think that all views are exceptional and fascinating... Anyone have an interest? Or photo's to share?



Been actively doing and being a steampunk for several years now. I frequent a local to me convention geared specifically for (haha, look at me with the puns) steampunk called Steamcon (will be happening this year on October 25th-27th in Bellevue, WA).

I recommend that if you are able, you should look into going....it is a blast.

[Blaze]

Been actively doing and being a steampunk for several years now. I frequent a local to me convention geared specifically for (haha, look at me with the puns) steampunk called Steamcon (will be happening this year on October 25th-27th in Bellevue, WA).

I recommend that if you are able, you should look into going....it is a blast.

This is fantastic information. Thank you for sharing, good to meet you.

[Scots_On_The_Rocks]

This is fantastic information. Thank you for sharing, good to meet you.


Hey, no worries.

There are a few conventions out here around the Pac NW. I'll have to get links for them all....but will post them here as I get them.

Steamcon's link: Here (http://www.steamcon.org/steamcon_v/index.php)

Victoria Steam Expo's link: Here (http://www.victoriasteamexpo.com/) (they need to update the site tho)

GearCon's link: Here (http://pdxgearcon.com/)

[Kätzchen]

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3182/2296405900_5f7e4c1040.jpg

Something special to give my Honey-Sugar-Bear-Santa,
on our first anniversary (in July). Hopefully I can find something like this soon.

[Kätzchen]

http://www.vassconsult.com/images/Alchemy2011/B&W_Quality/BlackQuality/Clocks/AAP7.jpg

:::> sigh <::::

:blush:

[Blaze]

omg, omg.... Trust me I love, love, love Steam Punk items...... Well.
. Bèsame got me the most[ awesome, and I mean awesome steam punk watch
.wish I could show a picture
But... imagine..... floating numbers, beautiful black leather band... as well as being able to see my wrist under all the rotating gears...
Now she knows how to make her guy strut.

[Angeltoes]

I like Victorian and gothic styles and Steampunk seems related to that. Some of it is really cool.

[Kätzchen]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/27/f6/86/27f68664f836834588dd504c566a5858.jpg

[Bèsame*]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/27/f6/86/27f68664f836834588dd504c566a5858.jpg

I love that! Octopuses are huge in this house!

[Esme nha Maire]

Good afternoon, gentlefolk. I am a Professional* Navigatrix and Amateur Retrophrenologist. I once brought the sailing ship "The Wanton Strumpet" safely into dock at Ulan Bator in thick fog - I was only let go because Captain Ceri had actually wanted to dock at Shanghai, but she did say I made a good job of the docking though. I was then in the employ of the Blue Star airship line, mostly on the run from New Victoria to Chalons in the Belgian Coprates on Mars, but also took part in the Syrtis Minor expedition, as I hold a Lieutenancy in HM Naval Reserve.

Currently resting between jobs. Please send offers of employment to:

Ms Esme nha Maire, c/o Mrs Throckmortons' Guest House, 47 Albert Boulevard, New Victoria, Western British Territory, Mars.

Yours sincerly, etc.

---------------

*(in my mind, though I do actually know some basics of aerial naviagtion)

[Kätzchen]

a friend of mine made a pair of copper wire spider earrings for me, and a copper-wired spider web with a spider. :stillheart:

https://img1.etsystatic.com/019/0/7362462/il_570xN.502047413_etp1.jpg

https://images.folksy.com/aXRlbXMvMzUyMTczLzIwMTIxMDExLzExOTU5NjA1NzA-Q-N/main