Steampunk: What might have been

Many people might have heard of Steampunk but have no idea what it is. There are two facets to it. Most visible is the ascetic and stylistic movement. Machines with wooden casings and brass fittings, neo Victorian costuming with clockwork accoutrement. These are steampunks most visible face. The inspiration for them comes from steampunk fiction. Stories ranging from The Difference Engine to “Lady Mechanica” that are often set in alternate realities where technology took a different path.
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