Steampunk Selection
By TRISTAN SHULER
SNN STAFF WRITER
A lesser-known trend in the world of fashion and entertainment is the concept of steampunk. Steampunk is a mix between Victorian England style of dress and the gears-abundant Industrial Revolution. While it has struck a mark in the world of conventions - and with people who dress up in costumes who attend them - it has also been felt in the world of media entertainment. The following is a list of the best of entertainment in Steampunk.
Video Game: Bioshock Series
Noted for its remarkable morale based gameplay, game-changing powers called “plasmids” and signature antagonists “Big Daddies”, giant, hulking, drill-wielding guardians of “Little Sisters”, the Bioshock series has made a huge splash with each successive title starting with Bioshock in 2007, Bioshock 2 in 2010 and the widely anticipated Bioshock Infinite in 2013. New players to the series can look forward to intense survival gameplay and a riveting storyline.
Book: Leviathan Trilogy – Scott Ripley
These books are set in an alternate universe during World War I in which the Central Powers are referred to as Clankers due to their use of steam-powered, iron-clad war machines and the Allies are Darwinists, so called for their bio-engineered animals of war. The story follows the paths of the prince of Austria-Hungary, Aleksandar Ferdinand, and brilliant airman Deryn Sharp, who is disguised as a man to serve in the British Air Service. With brilliant imagery, riveting re-imaginings of the events that transpired during The Great War, and a stellar plot, the Leviathan Trilogy is a shining example of steampunk’s involvement in modern day media.
CD: Clockwork Angels-Rush
The legendary prog-rock band Rush’s only concept album to date. Clockwork Angels features a return to Rush’s earlier hard-rock sound. With lyrics telling the story of the travels of a young man in a world run by the stern Watchmaker this album is both an excellent example of Rush’s musical talent and how steampunk can influence even the most prominent of icons.