Works of fiction have always been prevalent in pop culture, fueling our imaginations and filling our lives with a sense of adventure. Over the past few decades, the steampunk genre has been gaining popularity among writers, filmmakers, costumers, and other hobbyists. But what is steampunk?
Steampunk reimagines the Victorian time period and culture as science fiction. The industrialized 19th century saw the rise of mechanized manufacturing and increasing urbanization. Steampunk expands on this notion by imagining more modern technologies in the steam-powered setting of the Victorian age. Steam engines are used in new forms of mass transit like airships, and other machinery drives advances in science and business.
Within the steampunk genre, you’ll see characters like aviators, mechanics, explorers, monster hunters, military figures, gunslingers, and aristocrats. These archetypes are generally seen wearing period clothing, with the addition of steam-powered gadgetry. For instance, you might find an explorer who wears a mechanical prosthetic leg or a scientist who wears a mechanized magnifying headset. These characters inhabit a futuristic version of our actual history. The appeal of steampunk is wide-ranging—from those who enjoy the clothing of the Victorian period to those who are drawn to the genre’s reimagining of modern technologies within the confines of 19th century machinery.
Want a better taste of what steampunk embodies? Watch our video—featuring the Angels and Demons Steampunk Series—to see the genre’s aesthetics.
If you enjoyed that, perhaps you’d like to win a FREE silver round from the series!
Tell us about your favorite genre—whether books, movies, TV shows, or comics—to enter our giveaway. Commenting below will serve as your entry for our April giveaway. But remember to keep it classy; inappropriate comments will be deleted and disqualified. Submit your comment (one comment only please) by April 22, 2018. One winner will be randomly selected on April 23, 2018 to receive a Madelyn 1 oz vintage silver round from the Angels and Demons Steampunk series.
Good luck to all of our entrants!
My favorite genre are zombies and have several complete sets of the Zombucks series. That’s what got me to start stacking!
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My favorite genre is action-mystery.
Like the books series by cherie priest. Boneshaker was good
Video is the best for me. Because I am a visual learner
I am an avid book reader which sometimes inspires me in my coin collecting.
My favourite “genre” is not actually cultural or technologically related: What I simply enjoy the most are walking along beautiful beaches , hiking in forests, or mountains, fishing in the lakes of the great Sierra Nevada Mountains. Laughing at my best friend’s silly jokes, or sharing a special occasion wirh my family.
The steampunk round would look great on my computer desk where i play my steampunk games!
Selected USN submarines ie Virginia class, LA class maybe some boomers.
Not a big steampunk fan as comedy is my go to genre but the coin design is nice and unique as is most steam punk
Game of Thrones genre still rules!
I love anything sci-fi themed
These rounds are cool but I’m more Star Trek than Steampunk.
Y’all should do a Star Wars series. There are 9 movies you could choose characters from. Thanks for the interest!
Thanks for the chance, I like the classic styling of US Mint coins the best!
I have always been fascinated by serial killers. Books, movies, tv shows….any and all of these will do. Dexter was amazing, of course, but non fiction is just as interesting. I’ve always wanted to go to school for criminal profiling. The twisted mind that it takes to do such things is far from normal, and that is what intrigues me.
This would be perfect!!! Our Daughters name is Madelyn !!!
April makes me think of Spring, BLUEBONNETS in TX- but most of all my Husband Mark! His Birthday is April 7 ❤️
Apocalyptic
Horror is my favorite. I love a good thrill that gets my heart pumping.
I fantasize finding a chest full of antique coins in the Nevada wilderness.
books!
Adventure!
(Some of these may have already been done before, so forgive me for not knowing)
Mobsters from the prohibition era
Gladiators from Ancient Rome (scenes of different Colosseum events, chariots, etc.)
Horror icons (Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Jaws, Leatherface, etc.)
Walking Dead (characters from the show and/or comic)
Zombies (again). Redo the Zombuck series for those newer stackers who missed out the first go around.
Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul
Civil War (prominent figures, battles, etc.)
WWII (prominent figures, battles, events, etc.)
Wild West (Outlaws and lawmen – think Tombstone)
Wonders of the World
Famous cities/capitals of the world
Garbage Pail Kids
Just read a great book the Weekend Millionaire, by Mike Summey.
Thanks
I would have to say, comic books! They are a great escape from reality into a world of myth, legend and fantastic superhero’s. I have collected comics since I was a kid. There are a lot of great story writers and exceptional artists. I love getting lost in the pages!
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Comics were my first introduction to the world of steampunk, wonderful adventures, tying in of the times and mechanics of it all is fascinating!
My favorite Genre is historical drama such as the movie Gladiator starring Russel Crowe and other similar movies, another favorite Genre would be sci-fi, such as The Alien trilogy,edge of tomorrow,oblivion,predator,and the x-men movies among others,and lastly, my third genre would be Western,from the Clint Eastwood movies to young guns,to the hateful 8, and don’t mind a good ol western mixed with sci-fi such as Cowboys and Aliens.
I really enjoy action/adventure when it comes to books. The more suspenseful the better with lots of twists and turns in the plot.
Wild Wild West, was my Steampunk movie of choice. This movie was set in the old West, with futuristic weapons and gadgets. It was full of excitement from start to finish. Go steampunk!