There are a lot of people worldwide who are into Steampunk, and almost as many ways of describing it. Wikipedia says Steampunk is "a subgenre of science fiction that incorporates retrofuturistic technology and aesthetics inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery. " As we find out in this episode, Steampunk is a form of creative expression among people who enjoy crafting, sculpting, painting, dressing and otherwise expressing themselves creatively. Its 19-century themes are enhanced by 21st-century sensibilities. And there's no one who knows more about the history, practice and sheer fun of Steampunk than Stephen Beale, a career journalist whose authoritative website https://steampunk-explorer.com/ is the first and last word on the subject. Join us for a fascinating chat!

Video version

TK Books LLC
Contemporary fiction and science fiction; ebooks, softcover, hardcover and audiobooks.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Support the Show.