About this item
From formal outfits to costumes crafted for the stage, from ensembles suited to adventure to casual street styles, steampunk fashion has come to encompass quite a few different looks. But what exactly is steampunk? Originally conceived as a literary genre, the term “steampunk” described stories set in a steam-powered, science fiction-infused, Victorian London. Today steampunk has grown to become an aesthetic that fuels many varied art forms. Steampunk has also widened its cultural scope. Many steampunk practitioners, rather than confining their vision to one European city, imagine steam-driven societies all over the world.
About the Author
Katherine Gleason is the author of more than thirty books. She has written on many topics - from art to origami, from archeology to witchcraft. Her short stories have appeared in a number of literary journals, and she has written articles for the Boston Globe, Connoisseur, and Women's Feature Service.
