TWIK002: Steampunk Origins

Steampunk. What is it? Where did it come from? What’s with all the goggles?

First of all, I’d like to thank Professor Elemental for his permission to use his song, Steam Powered, in the episode intro.

This episode covers the origins of steampunk as a literary genre, and the growing importance of the ‘punk’ element of the name.

Links:

K.W. Jeter’s note to Locus magazine, wherein he coins the term ‘steampunk’
Steampunk Hands Across the World
Beyond Victoriana
Steampunk India
K.W. Jeter on Facebook
William Gibson
Bruce Sterling
Alyson Grauer
The Difference Engine on Amazon (Affiliate Link)

Future episodes will cover specific steampunk topics in greater depth, including steampunk music, the contemporary DIY maker culture, and the mainstream attempts at commercial exploitation.

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