Steampunk

I have lately been intrigued by Steampunk. For those of you who don't know what Steampunk is, though I'm sure you're familiar with some of the things related to it, here is a general description.

Steampunk is a sort of science fiction genre based on fashions, inventions etc. of the 19th century. It is Victorian or Edwardian style, with some technology that didn't actually exist then, but what the culture may have envisioned. An alternate-history. The trend started to become popular around the 1980's and 90's; author K.W. Jeter came up with the name for the genre. H.G. Wells and Jules Verne books are great examples of the kind of imaginary machines and inventions that classify Steampunk. The time Machine, (Wells), Journey to the center of the earth(Verne), 20,000 Leagues under the Sea(Verne) are a few examples. A few Steampunk styles movies you may know include, Sherlock Holmes('09), Wild Wild West(Will Smith), Stardust, Atlantis: The lost Empire(Disney), The Prestige, and so on.

 Stardust

Wild Wild West

The Prestige

The fashions aren't generally seen on an every day basis(although I'm sure there are die-hard, 24/7 Steampunkers) but more for costume party or convention type settings. If you have ever been to Disneyland on "Bat Day" (unofficial goth day), you've probably seen some people with Steampunk inspired clothes or jewelry(and umbrellas!).

I wouldn't mind some boots like that!

Think mad scientist, extreme inventor, explorer, engineer, captain, clocks, robots, springs, goggles, trains, gadgets, levers, gears, steam(duh), and all kinds of cool stuff! I've been working on a couple of Steampunk inspired softies, so one of these days when I make one I like I'll share it on here...

"Requiem for Industry" Kazuhiko Nakamura

As a disclaimer on this post, I am interested in certain things, like the clothes and gadgets, but not so much the philosophies and beliefs that go along with it. There seems to be this emphasis on human power and accomplishment that tries to push God out of the picture. I've picked up on this and other evolutionary, modernism kind of influences in some of the books and movies I've mentioned. The only reason we have the abilities and talents to imagine, invent, and learn is because of God, the ultimate Creator and Designer.