tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711195880526876235.post7929336170999805258..comments2024-03-09T03:30:45.524-05:00Comments on Mad Hatter's Bookshelf & Book Review: Steampunk: The Spirit of the Time by Mark HodderThe Mad Hatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14135107584625716128noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711195880526876235.post-3543275062281453292010-10-07T15:11:41.489-04:002010-10-07T15:11:41.489-04:00I think another appeal of the steampunk movement i...I think another appeal of the steampunk movement is it's DIY nature. Most of today's technology relies on complicated machinery and lots of education to create. I think people are using long forgotten techniques to create things we rely on machines to make today. When you can etch an image into metal on your own with simple chemicals instead of a laser etcher or cnc machine, it creates a sense of empowerment. In a way it creates a new "middle class" between creators and consumers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14447377360569135271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711195880526876235.post-73830432151750201252010-10-07T00:12:03.416-04:002010-10-07T00:12:03.416-04:00Very well said, sir.
I agree, and I do think ther...Very well said, sir.<br /><br />I agree, and I do think there is a bit more to it than a desire to see technology when we are at a precipice of technology becoming invisible. There is also a level of ornamentation which is missing from a lot of modern technology. Technology, as it has become smaller and more obscure, has also become less personalized and more utilitarian in appearance.<br /><br />Steam Punk art and fashion items typically have that level of ornamentation. I for one find that aspect rather appealing.Robert C Romanhttp://www.robertcroman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711195880526876235.post-74529075994905888752010-10-06T22:52:48.510-04:002010-10-06T22:52:48.510-04:00so true. put the relevancy of steampunk into words...so true. put the relevancy of steampunk into words better than i could.<br /><br />looking forward to reading his work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com