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 is definitely Comedy!
I would go with sci-fi, got to love supernatural.
Of course The Bible is my favorite
As far as fiction goes, The Silmarilion is my best read.
The old West with stories of western characters such as Bat Masterson, Doc Holiday, Wild Bill Hickock, Calamity Jane, etc,
I love Superhero Genre particularly Marvel and more specifically the X-Men.
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Comics
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I’m a sucker for a good thriller/sci-fi
My favorite genre is science fiction. This genre embodies what a possible future could be and how humanity can improve.
My favorite genre would have to be History. For those that don’t know it are doomed to repeat it.
I’ve always liked the concept of fictional “supernatural” characters just being a common part of society without any “supernatural” powers at all, e.g. a vampire just being anemic, pale and reclusive, a werewolf just being bi-polar disorder with epileptic seizures. There are so many ways that you can imagine how society of any given timeline would react to and interact with, those individuals
I am 50 years old, and have been a RUSH fan since the late 1970’s. Their last two tours were Time Machine, and Clockwork Angels. Both were heavily influenced with steampunk, and I thought both concerts were AWESOME! Check out one of the most talented 3-man Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bands that have rocked for over 40 plus years. Thank you.
I enjoyed the Piecing the Darkness series of books Frank perritti did..
And the Gospel of John movie..
Peter says to JESUS If when I follow you…
What are going to do…Jesus replays we are going “to change the world”
Nothing truthfully on TV..ex international house hunters
Don’t have cable no more
And best comic books
Are Chick Tract booklets
Favorite genre; Sci Fi movies, DUNE
Mid 20th century – Andy Griffith Show – Simple life
I think my favorite genre or theme from movies and books is cyber punk. I love the dystopian future and the stories associated with it.
I prefer fantasy books, movies, etc. Books like the dark tower series or the matrix movies. These examples make you think outside of yourself and have the ability to put you in their stories. The possibility of a higher place or being or a more aware mind is fantasying.
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I must admit that I have not read anything recently—or perhsps ever—in the “STEAMPUNK” genre. But I can certainly see the adventurous stories that could be conjured up introducing current tech with the antiquated, prim & proper Victorian era. Brings to mind Jules Verne’s “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Also, “Around the World in 80 Days”. And to some degree “Back To The Future”
Anyway, I am a reader of history and bio’s and auto bios. I should try some Sci-Fi reads but am locked in to History and can’t seem to break out of it.
Speaking of HISTORY—where is it better depicted than in various worldwide coinage.
You just can’t beat the historical and artistic depictions on so many worldwide gold and silver coinage.
My favorite genre is mystery. I enjoy mysteries from Sherlock Holmes to current writers. Happy Spring!
I believe the Rush album Clockwork Angels was meant to be based around this steampunk idea. Not sure if I get this SP thing, but Clockwork Angels was a great album. Anyhow to answer the question – gotta love the Marvel movies, looking forward to the Deadpool sequel!
Such an interesting time period
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Love the Freedoms Fall and Slow Burn books by Texas author Bobby Adair are awesome reads
Lord of the rings
I am a fan of Neal Stephenson’s books. Two of my favorites are snow crash and cryptonomicon! Currently reading one of his latest books called seveneves—it’s a long read but very interesting nonetheless. Another of my favorite writers is Charles Stross. If you like really thinking out of the box I recommend accelerando and if you like comedy with a secret agent meets Buffy the vampire slayer sci-fi spin you will laugh out loud reading the laundry files series!
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I would say fantasy and mystery are my favorite. Treasure Island and Robin hood are my favorite books.
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