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The Past and Future of Steampunk: An Illustrated Journey Through the Art, Invention, and Imagination of Victorian Futurism.

Ziggy Quinete

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The Past and Future of Steampunk - A Stunning, Illustrated Celebration of Retro-Futurism!

Step into a world where steam powers dreams and brass gears turn the wheels of imagination! The Past and Future of Steampunk is a beautifully illustrated journey through the art, invention, and imagination that define this beloved genre. Whether you're a longtime gearhead or just steam-curious, this book is your passport to a realm where Victorian elegance meets fantastical technology.

Inside, you'll discover:
  • The literary roots of Steampunk-from Jules Verne to today's boldest storytellers
  • Airships, automata, and retro-futuristic gadgets galore
  • The fashion, philosophy, and rebellion behind the goggles and corsets
  • Global interpretations from Japan, China, Korea, Europe, and the Americas
  • Hundreds of captivating illustrations to fuel your inner inventor or artist
  • More than just a history, this book explores why Steampunk still inspires artists, writers, makers, and dreamers around the world. It's a love letter to an alternate past-and a blueprint for imagining better futures.

Perfect for fans of art books, cosplay, speculative fiction, and anyone who believes the past deserves a second chance (with a bit more steam)!

Book Details

  • Publisher: Gargoyle Collective
  • Publish Date: May 9th, 2025
  • Pages: 188
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 11.00in - 8.50in - 0.63in - 1.98lb
  • EAN: 9786598718831
  • Categories: • Science Fiction - Steampunk

About the Author

Quinete, Ziggy: - "Ziggy Quinete is a writer and journalist, and the founder of the Gargoyle Collective - a consortium of artists devoted to the celebration and expansion of art, history, and literature.In his latest series, Imagined History and Digital Futures, Ziggy explores the defining speculative movements of the 20th century through a bold new lens. This visionary trilogy - encompassing Steampunk, Cyberpunk, and Dieselpunk - reimagines the past, critiques the present, and questions the role of emerging technologies in shaping the future of these genres."

Praise for this book

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Spot on!

A truly fascinating look at SteamPunk, or Victorian futurism.Each segment of the book is expertly described and explained, taking the time to explain the evolution of the culture and the influences that shaped it. The author Quinete stimulates contemplation in an invitational manner, encouraging reflection, rather than inserting opinions.

One compelling visual after another awaits you, sure to evoke emotion.

Highly recommended, changed my appreciation for this genre!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Comprehensive History of Steampunk with Top Notch Illustrations

This was a very comprehensive history of Steampunk and its artwork. The artwork was top notch with designs on every page with white text over it

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Amazing Work, Simply Amazing.

The Past and Future of Steampunk, a book by Ziggy Quinete is a masterful dissertation on the subject of the genre of Steampunk in fiction and film. The overall definition of Steampunk includes the sub-genres of Cyberpunk and Dieselpunk. Most impressively is the amazing artwork depicting the subject. The plethora of gears, top hats and corsets are overshadowed by the dirigibles floating overhead.