Like Clockwork: Steampunk Pasts, Presents, and Futures

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Rachel A. Bowser and Brian Croxall present cutting-edge essays on steampunk: its rise in popularity, its many manifestations, and why we should pay attention. From disability and queerness to ethos and digital humanities, Like Clockwork offers wide-ranging perspectives on steampunk's history and its place in contemporary culture, all while speaking to the "why" and "why now" of the genre.

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"A lively, engaging collection of essays about the past, present, future (and alternate versions thereof) of steampunk culture, literature and meaning, ranging from disability and queerness to ethos and digital humanities."Boing Boing

"Covering an impressive range of topics, from steampunk cities to how steampunk addresses disabilities and identity, the essays are scholarly and full of solid examples and research yet remain accessible."CHOICE

"There are layers of irony and of ironic irony here that would keep a critical Lyell occupied for decades."Science Fiction Reviews

Author Bio

Rachel A. Bowser is associate professor of English at Georgia Gwinnett College.

Brian Croxall is digital humanities librarian at Brown University.