Chapter 7. Digging Into the Past

With a firm start James pushes deeper into the past and the future. Following a fascinating talk with world renowned author Scott Westerfeld we end up in the audience of a particularly good discussion at Seattle’s Norwescon where steampunk is defined, debated, and redefined. Next James explores the real history behind steampunk, revealing the shocking similarities between the late 19th century and our contemporary Information Age.

The Past Is About 75 Feet Deep, Depending on the Season

James H. Carrott (Seattle, WA)

Mark Thomson (we’ll spend time with him in Chapter 10) begins his brilliant Henry Hoke’s Guide to the Misguided with a pair of quotes that has become one of my favorite statements on how we perceive ...

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