What is steampunk?
Q: What is steampunk?
A: Steampunk is a style of fiction that takes place in a semi-fictional world where old machinery from the Victorian 19th century is still being used. Technologies such as steam power, clockwork or electricity are important themes in steampunk.
Q: Who are some influential authors for steampunk?
A: Authors like Jules Verne and H.G. Wells have had a big influence on the development of steampunk.
Q: What other genres does steampunk often cross over with?
A: Steampunk often crosses over with Goth and vampire themes in modern novels.
Q: What activities do people who identify as “steampunks” participate in?
A: People who identify as “steampunks” often dress up in costume and attend meetings or conventions, spending time sewing their own outfits or collecting accessories such as hats and goggles. They also take part in the Maker movement, creating contraptions that serve either an artistic purpose or pretend to have a function.
Q: What types of objects do Makers create?
A: Makers create small items such as clothing and accessories, large objects like locomotives (trains) or machines that haven't been invented yet, like airplanes.
Q: How does culture from the 19th and early 20th centuries factor into steampunk?
A: Culture from the 19th and early 20th centuries influences many aspects of steampunk, including both small items like clothing and accessories, as well as larger objects such as locomotives (trains).
