What does Steampunk mean to you?

[kinzel]

OK gang --

in the spirit of learning and sharing, let me ask you a few questions, with some caveats --

first, do not run to wikipedia to find out the answer.
second, this is based on your own knowledge, your own opinion, and your own recollection
three, please don't read other answers first. If you want to discuss points with people, do so after you've answered for you.

1: What is Steampunk?

2: When did Steampunk start?


Thanks for playing!

Comments

[cailleuch.livejournal.com]

Well let's see -- works set in worlds that rely heavily on steam or spring power and perhaps influenced by Jules Verne, Mary Schelley & HG Wells.

Term coined by Jeter if memory serves and this "officially" started in the 1990's but there are exceptions to the dating all over the place. Wild, Wild West the TV show springs to mind.

I'm particualry fond of the movies like The City of Lost Children and SteamBoy.

The music is fun as well and I see you are listening to Abney Park, one of my favorites.