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Steampunk'd
Edited by Jean Rabe
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Martin H. Greenberg
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Average Score:
66(5)
Steampunk can be defined as a subgenre of science fiction that is typically set in an anachronistic Victorian or quasi-Victorian setting, where steam power is prevalent. Consider the slogan: "What the past would look like if the future had come along earlier." The stories in this all-original anthology explore alternate timelines and have been set all over the world, running the gamut from science fiction to mystery to horror to a melding of these genres.
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Book Details
Fantasy
Paperback,
320 Pages
Published
by DAW on November 02, 2010
ISBN-10 0756406439
ISBN-13 978-0756406431
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Reviews
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Boomtron
| dragonwomant
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Review Rating: 80
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It was a blast to read, and I know that there are several of these stories that I'm going to want to revisit time and time again, hoping beyond hope that they might be expanded into longer pieces sometime down the road.
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SFRevu
| Drew Bittner
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Review Rating: 80
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...stories that range from classic scientific romances to Wild West style high adventure. They've chosen a great selection...
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SF Reader
| Joshua Palmatier
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Review Rating: 70
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Overall, this anthology is rather good, with some interesting stories and takes on the idea of steam tech taking over the world.
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Stephen Hunts SF Crownest
| Gareth D. Jones
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Review Rating: 60
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It's an enjoyable collection that begs for you to suspend your disbelief and enjoy the anachronisms and flights of fancy.
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Fantasy Literature
| Marion Deeds
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Review Rating: 40
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This collection showcases many creative talents with lots to offer, but too few of them achieve the necessary melding of ... key elements.
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