An anthology focusing on newer elements of steampunk, one which deconstructs the staples of the genre and expands on them, rather than simply repeating them, with a greater spread both in terms of location and character. This is steampunk with a modern, post-colonial sensibility. Contributors include: Jeff VanderMeer, Caitlín Kiernan, Mary Robinette Kowal, Jay Lake, Cherie Priest, Cat Rambo, Catherynne M. Valente, Genevieve Valentine and many more.
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"."..sure to satisfy even the most jaded steampunk fans and engage newcomers and skeptics... Each story exemplifies steampunk's knack for critiquing both the past and the present, in a superb anthology that demands rereading."
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Over 30 tales of extraordinary airships, clockwork automatons, intrepid adventurers, corsets and goggles from the best steam punk writers.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Briefly; there are 30 short stories running to 485 pages; for authors and titles see the "look inside" option on the product page.
This is a slightly thinner volume than the "Mammoth" anthologies I`ve previously perused, but it's not a bad little collection; all the usual clichés are present and correct; alternative historical worlds, goggles, airships, strong female characters - and a few lesbians (not complaining, mind) - automatons and scientists all featured in various combinations and permutations.
There are no real stand-outs here; there are a couple of stories that are a little tenuous for the Steampunk category, about three stories I found dull and uninspired, but largely I found it to be an enjoyable collection, quite a reasonable introduction to the genre if you haven`t already discovered it.
Not great literature, but entertaining, amusing, often well-researched or just plain daft; that description could of course apply to any science fiction collection, but this is the Steampunk variety. Worth a shot at its current price.
This is a slightly thinner volume than the "Mammoth" anthologies I`ve previously perused, but it's not a bad little collection; all the usual clichés are present and correct; alternative historical worlds, goggles, airships, strong female characters - and a few lesbians (not complaining, mind) - automatons and scientists all featured in various combinations and permutations.
There are no real stand-outs here; there are a couple of stories that are a little tenuous for the Steampunk category, about three stories I found dull and uninspired, but largely I found it to be an enjoyable collection, quite a reasonable introduction to the genre if you haven`t already discovered it.
Not great literature, but entertaining, amusing, often well-researched or just plain daft; that description could of course apply to any science fiction collection, but this is the Steampunk variety. Worth a shot at its current price.
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By A. Smith
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If you are into Steampunk, you should like this collection, I'm about half way through and like to dip in to it as the mood takes me.
Some of the story's are a good read some are not so good and can be a bit strange.
Some of the story's are a good read some are not so good and can be a bit strange.
By val reilly
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This is a really great compendium of stories
Great for someone who might want to get into the genre or fans of fantasy writing
Great for someone who might want to get into the genre or fans of fantasy writing
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Great to get a mixture of styles.
Big book! I do not read fiction very often but love 'Steampunk' so thought i would give this a try. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Hakkattack
3.0 out of 5 stars
Book of short stories
A book of short stories by various authors and with various degrees of success. Sadly there were more Misses than there were Hits among the stories.
Published 4 months ago by The Caring Carer
1.0 out of 5 stars
Welcome to cliche corner
I must have misunderstood steampunk in the few very good novels I've read because I thought I knew what it was.
But this collection of stories has set me straight. Read more
But this collection of stories has set me straight. Read more
Published 8 months ago by M. King
4.0 out of 5 stars
Really very entertaining
I am not a steampunk fan and bought this because it was cheap. What a bargain! There was only one story I really disliked and one other I found boring. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Robert
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good stories
An enjoyable collection of stories, some of them mildly thought-provoking. Still not sure I understand what steampunk is, but I would recommend this book to anyone curious.
Published 13 months ago by pavanne
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