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Turf · 12-19-2012, 04:54 AM

Avid reader of fantasy stuff but i find that i want to give steampunk a try but as i have ZERO clue about what the heck is good in that niche i would love some recommendations so i dont end up spending time reading total shit..

which books should i give a go and which should i just leave on the shelf for some other sucker to buy ?!

AutumnBH · 12-19-2012, 04:57 AM

CurrentlySober · 12-19-2012, 05:02 AM

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NetwErk GUrl · 12-19-2012, 06:08 AM

The Grand Elipse by Paula Volsky

Jesse1984 · 12-19-2012, 06:21 AM

Any of Cherie Priest's books: http://www.amazon.com/Cherie-Priest/e/B001IOFIHM

Some of China Mieville's books border on Steampunk i.e. Perdido St. Station: http://www.amazon.com/China-Mi%C3%A9ville/e/B001IQUN20

Jeff Somers Avery Cates series is a mix of steampunk / scifi / post apocalyptic tech integration, not so much steam but I know a lot of steampunk friends love the series and so do I: http://www.amazon.com/Jeff-Somers/e/B001IODGWQ

AllAboutCams · 12-19-2012, 06:28 AM

Never read any but will have to try some

Bill8 · 12-19-2012, 07:07 AM

Steampunk SF is actually a fairly short list - steampunk caught on more in graphic novels and television and anime.

A lot of people credit "The Difference Engine" by Gibson and Sterling as the original steampunk novel. It's okay, not great.

For a good novel with victorian and steampunk elements it's very hard to beat Stephenson's "the Diamond Age". The Barouque Cycle books are steampunky-ish. Anathem has some oddly steampunkyish qualities.

"Steamboy", the anime, is probably the classic example of steampunk imagery and plotlines.

Steampunk caught on as an art form because it's snarky and easy to make, easy to build video props and costumery for screen production.

CaptainHowdy · 12-19-2012, 07:15 AM

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1770411216

_Richard_ · 12-19-2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Turf

Avid reader of fantasy stuff but i find that i want to give steampunk a try but as i have ZERO clue about what the heck is good in that niche i would love some recommendations so i dont end up spending time reading total shit..

which books should i give a go and which should i just leave on the shelf for some other sucker to buy ?!

does the word 'Malazan' mean anything to you?

Turf · 12-19-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by _Richard_

does the word 'Malazan' mean anything to you?

If its stephen erikson then yes but i find his style longwinded and annoying to read - if its not him you are refering to then i am clueless

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Jesse1984 Web Viking Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 562	Any of Cherie Priest's books: http://www.amazon.com/Cherie-Priest/e/B001IOFIHM Some of China Mieville's books border on Steampunk i.e. Perdido St. Station: http://www.amazon.com/China-Mi%C3%A9ville/e/B001IQUN20 Jeff Somers Avery Cates series is a mix of steampunk / scifi / post apocalyptic tech integration, not so much steam but I know a lot of steampunk friends love the series and so do I: http://www.amazon.com/Jeff-Somers/e/B001IODGWQ

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Bill8 Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,901	Steampunk SF is actually a fairly short list - steampunk caught on more in graphic novels and television and anime. A lot of people credit "The Difference Engine" by Gibson and Sterling as the original steampunk novel. It's okay, not great. For a good novel with victorian and steampunk elements it's very hard to beat Stephenson's "the Diamond Age". The Barouque Cycle books are steampunky-ish. Anathem has some oddly steampunkyish qualities. "Steamboy", the anime, is probably the classic example of steampunk imagery and plotlines. Steampunk caught on as an art form because it's snarky and easy to make, easy to build video props and costumery for screen production.