What is Steampunk?
Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction and speculative fiction, frequently featuring elements of fantasy, that came into prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. The term denotes works set in an era or world where steam power is still widely used — usually the 19th century, and often Victorian era England — but with prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy, such as fictional technological inventions like those found in the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne, or real technological developments like the computer occurring at an earlier date. Other examples of steampunk contain alternate history-style presentations of "the path not taken" of such technology as dirigibles, analog computers, or digital mechanical computers (such as Charles Babbage's Analytical engine); these frequently are presented in an idealized light, or with a presumption of functionality.
Steampunk is often associated with cyberpunk and shares a similar fanbase and theme of rebellion, but developed as a separate movement (though both have considerable influence on each other). Apart from time period and level of technological development, the main difference between cyberpunk and steampunk is that steampunk settings usually tend to be less obviously dystopian than cyberpunk, or lack dystopian elements entirely.
Various modern utilitarian objects have been modded by individual artisans into a pseudo-Victorian mechanical "steampunk" style, and a number of visual and musical artists have been described as steampunk.
Steampunk is often associated with cyberpunk and shares a similar fanbase and theme of rebellion, but developed as a separate movement (though both have considerable influence on each other). Apart from time period and level of technological development, the main difference between cyberpunk and steampunk is that steampunk settings usually tend to be less obviously dystopian than cyberpunk, or lack dystopian elements entirely.
Various modern utilitarian objects have been modded by individual artisans into a pseudo-Victorian mechanical "steampunk" style, and a number of visual and musical artists have been described as steampunk.
That said....
We are going to re-do our main bedroom bathroom in such a style. It's going to be cool..really cool.
We are going to re-do our main bedroom bathroom in such a style. It's going to be cool..really cool.
Have you seen Sherlock Holmes? If you have...check out the style used in the rooms. Tin ceilings...kick ass wallpaper. Steam heat and wood.
We found an awesome old radiator at the fleamarket with the most beautiful scroll work in the metal. Against hardwood floors....yeahhh. 1st piece down
We were incredibly lucky to have met many people involved in this wonderful movement. We have attended the most fantastic New Years Masquerade Balls & gatherings. It's fun to dress in petticoats and see the men dressed in finery from another time.
I couldn't believe how many websites cater to petticoats & bloomers! I am a proud owner the most beautiful black petticoat.
My husband, Anthony, has found a use for the incredible amount of junk (sorry...treasure) that he has gathered for years. One wall of his workshop...aka "The Garage", is covered with the many guns he has created. Not to mention lamps, robots and assorted steampunk weapons. It's kinda cool.
Check it out......
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