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Rent Steampunk
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Format: Quality Paperback
Publisher: Tachyon Publications
Published: May 2008
Genre: Fiction - Science Fiction - Short Stories
Retail Price: $14.95
Pages: 400
Synopsis
Replete with whimsical mechanical wonders and charmingly anachronistic settings, this pioneering anthology gathers a brilliant blend of fantastical stories. Steampunk originates in the romantic elegance of the Victorian era and blends in modern scientific advances—synthesizing imaginative technologies such as steam-driven robots, analog supercomputers, and ultramodern dirigibles. The elegant allure of this popular new genre is represented in this rich collection by distinctively talented authors, including Neal Stephenson, Michael Chabon, James Blaylock, Michael Moorcock, and Joe R. Lansdale.
Reviews
As with most short story anthologies, there are some tales I like better than others. Overall, however, I really enjoyed the various stories. I hadnt really been exposed to steampunk before reading this, and it was quite nice to get general exposure and an understanding of the genre. I will definitely be reading more of some of these authors!