“Exorcist” by James Ng
BASICS ABOUT THE CREATIVE PROCESS
... CHAPTER 1
STEAMPUNK ART AND MAKING
“Old Hat”? Steering Clear of Clichés: Goggles, Gears . . . and Clockwork Insects
Pursuing the New: Diversity, Realism, Biotech, and More
Finding Inspiration: Tips from Artists and Makers
Hands-on Handicraft: The “DIY” Ideal
Developing Your Steam-era Skills
Meeting Challenges: The Methodical versus “Happy Accidents”
Advice for New Artists and Makers
Projects:
Creating the Chai Cycle by James MacIntyre with Toni Green
Making Steampunk Magnets from Used Bottle Caps by Catherine Cheek
Building a Steam-powered Orrery by William Francis
Making a Collaged Steampunk Stand-up Greeting by Ramona Szczerba
Thomas Willeford’s Steam-powered Mecha-Penguin by Scott Miller
Dadd, Richard: Fantastic Victoriana by Jess Nevins
... CHAPTER 2
STEAMPUNK DESIGN: FASHION, ARCHITECTURE, AND INTERIORS
How Retro-futurism Is Influencing Fashion, Architecture, and Interior Design
Original Illustration by Molly Crabapple
Reuse. Reenvision. Repeat: Retro-futurist Fashion by Katherine Gleason
Three Rings Interior—Because We Can
Truth Coffee Shop Interior—Haldane Martin
The Future of Steampunk Fashion and Design: In with the Old and the New
Finding Inspiration: Tips from Designers
Steampunk Fashion and Design: A DIY State of Mind
School for Steampunks: Mastering Hands-on Skills
From Pattern to Product: The Working Process
Steamarama: The RetroFuture Home of Yesterday and Tomorrow by Bruce and Melanie Rosenbaum
Project:
Crafting a Rococopunk Jacket from Found Materials by Megan Maude
Reade House: Fantastic Victoriana by Jess Nevins
... CHAPTER 3
STEAMPUNK STORYTELLING
Steering Clear of Clichés and Pursuing the New
Kraken vs. Airship: Battle Scene by Richard Preston and Jeremy Zerfoss
Objects as Narrative: Jake von Slatt’s Fake Machines
Original Artwork by Ivica Stevanovic
Illustrating the Steampunk Story by Irene Gallo
Writing Exercises: Repurposing Art by Matthew Cheney
Detroit Installation: Fantastic Victoriana by Jess Nevins
... CHAPTER 4
STEAMPUNK MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE
Exploration and Adventure: Steampunk’s Central Story
Anna Chen’s The Steampunk Opium Wars
Bringing Steampunk to the Stage
“Building a Utopian Playland”: Steampunk and Performance by Diana M. Pho
Steampunk Music’s Past and Future: Steering Clear of Clichés
DIY for Musicians and Performers
Finding Inspiration: Tips from Musicians and Performers
The Art of Found-Percussion by Eric Farber
Learning the Basics: The Steampunk Musician’s Tools
The Creative Life: A Working Process for Musicians and Performers
Collaboration with the Audience
Reproduction and Adaptation: A Steampunk Story from Page to Performance by Nancy Hightower
Advice for Aspiring Musicians and Performers
Project:
Making a Bonebox and Canjo by Matt Lorenz
... CHAPTER 5
RETRO-FUTURE FANTASIES AND STEAMPUNK DREAMS
Big Ideas from Artists and Makers
. . . from Designers and Fashionistas
. . . from Musicians and Performers
