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    The Art of Steampunk, Revised Second Edition: Extraordinary Devices and Ingenious Contraptions from the Leading Artists of the Steampunk Movement
    The Art of Steampunk, Revised Second Edition: Extraordinary Devices and Ingenious Contraptions from the Leading Artists of the Steampunk Movement
    The Art of Steampunk, Revised Second Edition: Extraordinary Devices and Ingenious Contraptions from the Leading Artists of the Steampunk Movement
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    The Art of Steampunk, Revised Second Edition: Extraordinary Devices and Ingenious Contraptions from the Leading Artists of the Steampunk Movement

    By Art Donovan

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    Welcome to the world of Steampunk: a unique fantasy version of nineteenth century Victorian England imbued with today's technology. Discover the captivating and dynamic world of this emerging genre through the creative vision of today's leading artists.
    "The Art of Steampunk is a visual treat that you can peruse time and time again, as well as proudly display on your coffee table for your guests to enjoy." -- NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS
    "The book wastes very little time getting to the good stuff..."
    -- WIRED MAGAZINE
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFox Chapel Publishing
    Release dateSep 1, 2013
    ISBN9781607650904
    The Art of Steampunk, Revised Second Edition: Extraordinary Devices and Ingenious Contraptions from the Leading Artists of the Steampunk Movement
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    Art Donovan

    Art Donovan is the owner of Donovan Design, a handmade lighting company with clients like Tiffany & Co, Bennetti Luxury Yachts, and Four Seasons Resorts. He also specializes in Steampunk-inspired lighting and artwork, and runs a blog devoted to the subculture at http://artdonovan.typepad.com/blog/. He's also a regular contributor on The Steampunk Home blog, and was the curator of the Steampunk Exhibition at the Museum of the History of Science at The University of Oxford.

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      The Art of Steampunk, Revised Second Edition - Art Donovan

      As presented by Oxford University’s Museum of the History of Science, Steampunk is rooted in the aesthetics of Victorian technology. Yet it is not a nostalgic recreation of a vanished past: its devices are both imaginative and contemporary. The Steampunk exhibition, curated by Art Donovan, revealed the many possible responses to Steampunk’s characteristic preoccupation with the historical and the contemporary, the mechanical and the fanciful. In imagining a Victorian future that has not come to pass, Steampunk artists cast an oblique light on the present. But their unrealized futures are more celebration than commentary. Steampunk revels in the ingenuity and absurdity of the mechanisms produced and the unqualified pleasure in creation. It is only fitting that the world’s first museum exhibition of genuine Steampunk art premiered at the Oxford University Museum of the History of Science, which houses the world’s greatest collection of important scientific artifacts and devices. Now Donovan is back with new artist profiles and a fresh look at what is happening in Steampunk today.

      © 2013 by Art Donovan and Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc., East Petersburg, PA.

      Foreword © 2011 by Dr. Jim Bennett

      Cover art:

      La Courtisane (courtesan), courtesy of Sam Van Olffen. Based on photos by Nadar.

      The Art of Steampunk, Second Edition, is a revised edition, first published in 2013 by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc., East Petersburg, PA.

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,

      or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording

      or otherwise, without prior permission of the copyright holder.

      All images were taken and provided by the artists unless otherwise noted, and were collected

      by Art Donovan.

      The following essay was printed with permission: Steampunk 101 by G. D. Falksen, page 70.

      The quote on page 4 originally appeared in the article "Steampunk Art and Design Exhibits

      in the Hamptons" by Eileen Casey, Hamptons.com. Reprinted with permission.

      eISBN: 978-1-60765-090-4

      ISBN: 978-1-56523-785-8

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Donovan, Art (Arthur W.), 1952-

        The art of steampunk / Art Donovan ; foreword by Jim Bennett. -- Second Edition.

            pages cm

        Includes index.

        Summary: Welcome to the world of Steampunk: a unique fantasy version of nineteenth century Victorian England imbued with today’s technology, resulting in devices and contraptions that seem to have sprung from the mind of a mad twenty-first century scientist. The steam refers to steam power - as in fire-breathing machines of antique locomotion. The punk is an important reference to an outsider attitude. In The Art of Steampunk, 2nd Edition, you’ll discover the captivating and dynamic world of this emerging genre through the creative vision of today’s leading Steampunk artists, all featured in the world’s first museum exhibit of Steampunk, held at The Museum of the History of Science at Oxford University in England. No longer satisfied with the plastic design of today’s mass-produced products, these artists are crafting a romantic new standard for modern goods by applying the characteristics of Steampunk. Their artwork consists of everything from jewelry and watches to light fixtures and clocks, every piece demonstrating hours of painstaking work and unlimited devotion. You will find that many of the artists are as unique and colorful as their masterpieces, often adopting alter egos of Victorian mad scientists and world explorers, allowing themselves to become fully immersed in the imaginative and exciting world of Steampunk. This expanded edition has added artist profiles and a look at what is happening in the world of Steampunk since the exposition. -- Provided by publisher.

        ISBN 978-1-56523-785-8 (pbk.)

        1. Art and technology--History--21st century. 2. Art, Modern--21st century--Themes, motives. 3. Technology in art. 4. Steampunk culture. I. Title.

        N72.T4D66 2013

        709.05'107442574--dc23

                  2013002273

      To learn more about the other great books from Fox Chapel Publishing, or to find a retailer near you,

      call toll-free 800-457-9112 or visit us at www.FoxChapelPublishing.com.

      Note to Authors: We are always looking for talented authors to write new books. Please send a brief letter describing your idea to Acquisition Editor, 1970 Broad Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520.

      eBook version 1.0

      Dedication

      With love, for my beautiful wife, Leslie Tarbell Donovan, without whose talent and vision, this exhibition and book would not have been possible.

      Acknowledgements

      I would like to acknowledge the generous support of the following individuals and organizations and thank them for their gracious support.

      Anne Surchin, American Institute of Architects

      The American Hotel

      Barber-Wilson Co, UK

      Bethany Peters

      Carleen Ligozio

      Cory Doctorow

      Deidre Woolard

      Dr. Jim Bennett, Director, Museum of the History of Science

      The Hamptons Antique Galleries

      Joanne Molina

      Laura Ashby, Museum of the History of Science

      Lauren Sloan Weisman

      Sam Van Olffen

      Sara Brumfield

      Sydney Padua

      Margaret Hauser, Museum of the History of Science

      Nick and Owen, Museum of the History of Science

      Nick Ottens

      The Sag Harbor Yacht Yard

      Whites Pharmacy

      Contents

      Publisher’s Foreword

      About the Author

      Foreword

      Introduction

      The Evolution of Steampunk

      Ann Pedro

      Anna Dabrowska

      Camryn Forrest

      Evelyn Kriete

      Filip Sawczuk

      Jessica Joslin

      Mikhail Smolyanov

      Sam Van Olffen

      Steampunk 101

      The Artists

      Amanda Scrivener (Professor Isadora Maelstromme)

      Thomas Willeford (Lord Archibald Feathers Featherstone)

      Cliff Overton (Mad Uncle Cliff)

      Daniel Proulx

      Eric Freitas

      Haruo Suekichi

      Ian Crichton (Herr Döktor)

      James Richardson-Brown (Captain Sydeian)

      Jesse Newhouse

      Joey Marsocci (Dr. Grymm)

      Jos de Vink

      Kris Kuksi

      Molly Friedrich (Porkshanks)

      Richard Nagy (Datamancer)

      Stephane Halleux

      Tom Banwell

      Vianney Halter

      Index

      PUBLISHER’S FOREWORD

      About five years ago, we started hearing buzz about Steampunk at the European bookfairs. Although new to us, we were intrigued by the concept of combining the literature, art, and science of the past with modern technology. We started researching the genre to determine how popular it was in America, sending Peg Couch, one of our editors, on an exploratory trip to the Steampunk World’s Fair. What we

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