manubik

Arrogance that goes back to the Buffalo Bill Wild West Shows in the 1880s. Yup, pop music has risen to a new low.

Manny Rettinger

Great article! Hey, maybe we could get the City to subsidize our artists, sculptors, musicians, visual artists and creative folk of all ages to build our own Steampunk Dirigible Airship. A showcase for the Underground Arts movement and a showpiece at the Balloon Fiesta....Hmmm.....

For those interested in the literature of Steampunk, check out the early works of K.W. Jeter, James P. Blaylock and Tim Powers. Back in the day, this trio of young writers, who hung out together, pioneered their own individual mashups that influenced Steampunk. In fact, it was Jeter who coined the term 'Steampunk' in the 80's, as a response to the 'Cyberpunk' movement. Intriguingly, they spent a lot of time with Philip K. Dick, in his last decade, who encouraged them as a mentor and colleague.

Publishers Angry Robot (Jeter's 'Morlock Night' and 'Infernal Devices') and Subterranean Press (Blaylock's 'The Adventures of Langdon St. Ives') have these writers in print as well as e-books. They are offering their e-book prices at $4.99 or less, a wise move.

Tim Powers' books have evolved into mashups of fantasy, the supernatural, conspiracies and alternate history. A few of his titles: 'The Drawing of the Dark' , 'Three Days to Never' , 'The Anubis Gates'

Newer writers are emerging, such as Dexter Palmer, mentioned in the article. Also of note is Felix Gilman ('The Half-Made World' , series 'Thunderer' and 'Gears of the City') and check out Cherie Priest (series 'Boneshaker', 'Clementine' and 'Dreadnought')