Tag Archives: Tim Powers

Steampunk Reading List

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Frances Gow

Finally, I have put together a list of books that I have come across along the way, during the course of my research. Many of these have been recommended to me by other readers/writers, who have enjoyed steampunk. Others, have … Continue reading →

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Camden Market

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Frances Gow

The place to find Victorian influence and hunt out steampunk fashion, has to be Camden Market. The Stables Market, part of the larger market, houses an eclectic mix of vintage clothing and paraphernalia. It dates back to 1854 and is … Continue reading →

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Crown and Anchor Tavern

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Frances Gow

Having focused on the theme of steampunk and London’s influence on the genre, it is clear through the sessions with Nick, one of our tutors, that I need to have a question to answer or a problem to solve. I’ve … Continue reading →

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London Bridge Dérive

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Frances Gow

Currently reading The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers, as part of my research into steampunk fiction. Most of the book is set in London 1810, but there is one section where the main character, Doyle, jumps back in time to … Continue reading →

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Steampunk

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Frances Gow

So, having decided on the focus of my research, I launch a shout out to my SciFi writer friends for resources and tweet my interest in steampunk. Interestingly, it often comes back to K.W. Jeter’s Morlock Night (1979), Tim Power’s … Continue reading →

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