Steampunk Graphics: Visions of the Victorian Future

by Martín de Diego Sadabá

Following on  Steampunk Fashion and Steampunk Jewelry comes the serious survey that steampunk art merits Paradoxically, the astonishing flights of imagination resulting in the most memorable images of the steampunk movement have only been possible due to the advances in digital design packages of the last few years. The astonishing, mind-warping work of 30 of the best of these steampunk artists is featured, including Kevin Mowrer, Guillaume Dubois, Kazuhiko Nakamura, and Collette Ellis. Each has created a distinct series of worlds and aesthetics inspired by different aspects of the genre. An extended essay traces the source and development of steampunk imagery, while detailed biographies of each artist reveals their history and inspirations. For anyone into steampunk, professional or aficionado, this is a must-have volume, while the stunning quality of the images will also bring a new crowd of adherents to the genre.

Genres: Art, Steampunk

256 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2014

Reviews

[Centauri]

There were a lot of nice images, some of which got me thinking of stories that I could create. However, I still do not know what constitutes as "steampunk"

[Gail Button]

I love this book. I read and re-read it regularly. It cost me a packet but by god its worth it! There is some amazing artwork in here. As an artist myself, I find it a worthwhile study resource.

[Mary Catelli]

A collection of steampunk from various artists. Quality varied too, though most were very artistic.

Also ranged from the light-hearted and comic, to some that were actually kinda gruesome.

Liked most of them.