My last blog includes my recommendations for anyone interested in looking into steampunk. The following consists of online magazines, books, movies, music, and clothing that are worth looking up.
Online Magazines:
- The Steampunk Workshop - The Steampunk Workshop is mostly a do-it-yourself magazine, but also includes music and book reviews.
- Steampunk Magazine - Steampunk magazine is a free semi-annual magazine dedicated to the subculture of steampunk.
Books:
- The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (comic book)
- The Time Machine
- The Difference Engine
Movies:
- Castle in the Sky - Castle in the Sky is a movie written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki (Ponyo, Spirited Away).
- Steamboy - From the same director of Akira, Steamboy is set right in the steamage and includes a lot of futuristic elements similar to those in the movie Wild Wild West.
Music:
- Sunday Driver - Sunday Driver is probably the most unique of steampunk music. This band combines both British and Indian influences that include a sitar, harp, clarinet, tabla and even a pair of dessert spoons.
- Abney Park - Abney Park is probably one of the most popular steampunk bands. Their music includes Middle Eastern percussion, violins, and Tesla powered keyboards.
- Dr. Steel - Dr. Steel's unique sound is often described as an "industrial hip-hop opera".
- Unextraordinary Gentlemen - Unextraordinary Gentlemen's steampunk sound comes from a mix of post-punk, synth-pop, industrial, and experimental music.
Clothing:
- Clockwork Couture - This web site includes steampunk clothing for men and women. Not only you can expect to see designer steampunk clothing, but also diesel punk collections, and clockpunk costumes. The clothing can be expensive, but if you are looking for something cheaper, they still have great items for sale in their clearance section that is more affordable.
- Gentlemen's Emporium