Is That Steampunk, or Did You Just Glue Some Gears on Your Hat?

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Friday May 12, 2017 - 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm


Inspired by the works of H.G. Wells and Jules Verne steampunk has taken on different forms of storytelling. Some say steampunk as literature has plateaued and morphed into something less definable. So, what distinguishes “real” steampunk from its retro-futuristic surface appeal? Is it a genre, an aesthetic, or can it be both? Join a discussion of the literary aspects of steampunk and where it’s going.


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