What is Steampunk

Steampunk you ask? It's an adventure for all ages...
It's something different to almost everyone you ask but breaking it down, it is essentially a sub-genre of the fantasy culture. Here are some key words to describe it:

Victorian
Jules Verne & H. G Wells
Industrial revolution
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Tea Time
Clockwork Mechanics

Old inventions are re-invented as elaborate works of art and fashion. Imagine old Victorian England and then it taking a course into a different future universe. I like to use the term "Futuristic Victorian" actually when people ask me what steampunk is to me. 

In the last few years, Steampunk has evolved and has become integrated with music, fashion and design, film and even for some, a life style. People want to "steampunk" their gadgets, such as computers, phones, ovens, and even cars! It's a creative outlet that let's you explore and experience all the machines from literature from Jules Verne & H.G Wells and more. 

The "Guidelines of Steampunk"

*It should be based on the Victorian era
No matter how outrages your idea's are, or how far in the future you want your project to be, it should always hae a sold Victorian base.

*It should include moving mechanics or steam powered gadgets. It must be functional

*Goggles - for some reason or other this is the most frequently seen steampunk accessories. You can't be seen with out it. 

*It must be brown, tea stain or sepia in colour. Imagine old, faded Victorian photographs or old moving pictures. Seeing as this is just a rough guideline, you could how ever make it as bright as you wish, but always include some element of brown or earthy tone.



Oh my goodness, so many explanations when pictures really do say a 1000 words. 

Movies featuring Steampunk

*Wild, Wild West
*Back to the Future part 3
*City of Lost Children
*League of Extraordinary Gentleman
*Treasure Planet by Disney
*Sherlock Holmes - 2009
*Hellboy