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corrinalaw

Creating a Steampunk World Not as Easy As It Might Seem

Mar 28, 2011 11:26

Note: I first posted this over at GeekMom for our steampunk week last week. But I stole it to put in my own blog too.

And, btw, if you haven't read our steampunk week, go to www.geekom.com. Steampunk books, craft, songs, and really cool stuff. Alas, the giveaway is already over.
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hawkfist March 28 2011, 15:36:13 UTC

You've probably already discovered them, but may I recommend that you head over to www.studiofoglio.com and read some of the Girl Genius graphic novels (all the material is online, and free)? Kaja Foglio is credited with the invention of "gaslamp fantasy", which is related to steampunk, in a way.

corrinalaw March 28 2011, 20:04:27 UTC

I hadn't found them as yet. Thank you!! :)

hawkfist March 28 2011, 20:12:03 UTC

Then are YOU in for a treat!

corrinalaw March 31 2011, 19:38:31 UTC

You were so right!

nutmeg3 March 28 2011, 20:08:48 UTC

I'm not a big steampunk afficionado or terribly knowledgeable or anything, so I've just enjoyed what I've read and not thought too deeply about it. Your analysis of its appeal was fascinating to read and made a lot of sense. (And you worked in the Vorkosigan books, for which you get major bonus points. *g*)

corrinalaw March 31 2011, 19:39:30 UTC

I try to work the Vorkosigan books in as much as possible. :)

I have the latest on my kitchen table. I won it in a tweeter contest. But I"m being mullish about reading because I've seen the end in stores. I just don't want to go there!

Ibiza_11 ibiza_11 June 21 2011, 12:28:59 UTC

I found the information very helpful. Thanks