Reviews

Anatomy of Steampunk: The Fashion of Victorian Futurism by Katherine Gleason, Diana M. Pho, Katherine A. Gleason

inkstndfngrs's review

4.0

Gorgeous photos! A few tutorials on simple projects, but nothing you couldn't have found online. If you're just interested in the fashion of Steampunk, both male and female, I would recommend for a page through, but don't throw money down on it; get it from a library.

mzdeb's review

4.0

One cannot learn about the Steampunk science fiction genre without learning about the Steampunk culture that has grown and continued the genre’s popularity. Gleason profiles the various designers, inventors, craftsmen and performers that have made the community as rich and diverse as it is. I'm sure those deep in the community will gossip about who was worthy of getting into the book, and who was not.

I've tried making a corset and other steampunk essentials before, and failed pretty spectacularly, so when I say the outfits are well-crafted and amazing, it means they're well-crafted and amazing. And the props are ingenious. There are DIY tutorials for making your own steampunk clothing staples (goggles, spats, gun, etc.). If you want to make your own costume one day, this book is definitely an inspiration!

kayladaila's review

5.0

I may be a bit biased in my love for this book, because I have a whole bunch of friends in it, but it's awesome. The photographs are gorgeous, the people photographed are actually steampunks and not paid models, and the companies in the book are actually respected in the community. This book was clearly made by someone who loves the aesthetic. I also love that there's cute little how-to's in there. They're basic and leave people room to be creative but definitely help create an overall look. A+ gorgeous gear filled book.