What is steampunk?
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Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction and speculative fiction, that came into prominence during the 1980s and early 1990s. The term denotes works set in an era or world where steam power is still widely used ? usually the 19th century, and often Victorian era Britain ? but with prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy, such as fictional technological inventions like those found in the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne, or real technological developments like the computer occurring at an earlier date.
Other examples of steampunk contain alternate history-style presentations of "the path not taken" for such technology as dirigibles, analog computers, or digital mechanical computers (such as Charles Babbage's Analytical engine).
Steampunk is often associated with cyberpunk and shares a similar fan base and theme of rebellion, but developed as a separate movement (though both have considerable influence on each other). Apart from time period and level of technological development, the main difference between them is that steampunk settings usually tend to be less dystopian than cyberpunk.
Various modern utilitarian objects have been modded by individual artisans into a pseudo-Victorian mechanical "steampunk" style, and a number of visual and musical artists have been described as steampunk.
Other examples of steampunk contain alternate history-style presentations of "the path not taken" for such technology as dirigibles, analog computers, or digital mechanical computers (such as Charles Babbage's Analytical engine).
Steampunk is often associated with cyberpunk and shares a similar fan base and theme of rebellion, but developed as a separate movement (though both have considerable influence on each other). Apart from time period and level of technological development, the main difference between them is that steampunk settings usually tend to be less dystopian than cyberpunk.
Various modern utilitarian objects have been modded by individual artisans into a pseudo-Victorian mechanical "steampunk" style, and a number of visual and musical artists have been described as steampunk.
Lemon lime. That was very.... wiki-like of you.
Lol. This thread is already basically over.
Let the picture posting commence!!!
Lol. This thread is already basically over.
Let the picture posting commence!!!
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:2lcVC5mW7oC5SM::s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff175/DustDevil75/Motivational%2520Posters/?action%3Dview%26current%3Dsteampunk.jpg%26sort%3Dascending&t=1&usg=AFrqEzc2XWM8oNo_bBJ4SourH8I89ffY-g
That is steampunk. That, but maybe with more dials/valves.
Also, Wild Wild West.
That is steampunk. That, but maybe with more dials/valves.
Also, Wild Wild West.
Use wikipedia next time...
It's a description term for a literary genre. Generally, it's all about steam and steam-derived technology, very often completely unrealistic and impossible. Very often it's set in the Victorian era, when steampower was well-spread, and can be found in historical fiction and fantasy.
To simplify things, just imagine a world where everyone dresses up like it's 1800s, suits, dresses, monocles and add super high-tech shit that works on steam. Like steam-operated robots, for example.
Steampunk is as much about steam as cyberpunk is all about cybernetics and modern technology.
It's a description term for a literary genre. Generally, it's all about steam and steam-derived technology, very often completely unrealistic and impossible. Very often it's set in the Victorian era, when steampower was well-spread, and can be found in historical fiction and fantasy.
To simplify things, just imagine a world where everyone dresses up like it's 1800s, suits, dresses, monocles and add super high-tech shit that works on steam. Like steam-operated robots, for example.
Steampunk is as much about steam as cyberpunk is all about cybernetics and modern technology.
Answers from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SteampunkL3m0n_L1m3 said:
If you're interested, read the article.
And also, at the OP here, if you're wondering what it is, why not simply Google it? The first result that comes up is Wikipedia, why not just look what it is instead of coming on here, making a thread, and waiting for a reply? It surely takes less effort. To say that you don't feel like Googleing it takes the term 'lazy' to a whole new level.
Thank you! And I blame this infernal iPod keypad for the ninja thing. That's why the image was a link, I couldn't find the damn things. Found 'em now though...JRCB said:
How about we now discuss our favorite steampunk works?