Desirina Boskovich & Jeff VanderMeer 
Steampunk User’s Manual [EPUB ebook] 
An Illustrated Practical and Whimsical Guide to Creating Retro-futurist Dreams

This comprehensive guide to Steampunk creations of all kinds offers inspiration and practical tips for bringing your own retro-futuristic visions to life.Whether you’re a newbie to the world of Steampunk, or a long-time enthusiast of airships, goggles, and mad scientists, The Steampunk User’s Manual is essential reading. The popular subgenre of science fiction has grown into a cultural movement; one that invites fans to let their imaginations go wild. In this volume, Jeff Vander Meer-the renowned expert in all things Steampunk-presents a practical and inspirational guidance for finding your own path into this realm. Including sections on art, fashion, architecture, crafts, music, performance, and storytelling, The Steampunk User’s Manual provides a conceptual how-to guide on everything from the utterly doable to the completely over-the-top.