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!
I have to say movies. Getting lost in the screen for 2hr is just the best.
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Comedy…make me laugh!
ZOMBIES or anything dealing with ZOMBIES… Tv shows movies books and comics . Beautiful design and series …. Great luck to everyone and God bless
Love the Biblical Themes
Books, historical novels.
Angels and demons, gold and silver, have been around since the beginning of time !!!
Science Fiction …. The Matrix
Military history and crime dramas, for both books and movies.
I love the sci-fi genre
Tough question. I’m a fan of sci-fi, but I’d say my favorite is anything related to exploration, weather it be non-fiction like Lewis and Clark, or fiction like space exploration. I’m a fan of the unknown and characters who seek it.
I’m a big fan of fantasy and sci go though also love history.
I like the angels more than the demons
American history. Particularly, the founding fathers and the revolutionary war. It would be cool to see a Flags of the American Revolution series.
STEAMPUNK
says it all
B Rated Horror all the way lol , zombies vampires, werewolves, the crappier the better
There are several genres that capture your imagination. For me, it’s mid evil and pirates. Both Tera’s are very romanticized and are very popular with historian coin coin collectors. Steam punk adds that touch of fiction to make it even more interesting! Would love to win this coin!
My favorite genre, is ancient history.
My favorite of the series were all the Steampunk Angels.
Got to love anything vampire.
I love Pirates, skulls, midievel fantasy genres. Can’t pin it down to just one
80s hair bands
I like the Psalms in the Bible.
Comedy- my way of escaping everyday issues
Anything but superhero’s. Talk about over saturation. Every week a new movie, more TV shows, marketing everywhere.
Would love a series on ancient civilizations. Greek, Roman, Aztec etc.
i don’t own any of these but i would if i could. i love period pieces especially in regards to the Victorian era. i also have a thing for angels and collect them when i can. the design looks beautiful on all coins in this series.
I’ve always loved sword and sorcery, especially Robert E. Howard stuff!
Action sci- fi for I.
I love Science Radio like Coast to Coast A.M. which deals in all types of Paranormal , Aliens , Ghosts , Time Travel , inventors , inventions ,God , the Universe, different types of energy and the Spirit World . There programs allow me to dream and opens my mind to what is possible .
This nonth is colder than usual. I like docunentaries Especially the ones about SILVER! Even in my old age I still learn things from them!!!