Review by Jason Barnard
Steampunk – Back to the Future with the New Victorians is a new tome on Steampunk by Paul Roland. As a key force in shaping what is now known the Steampunk music scene, Paul is the perfect person to trace the history of the whole movement.
He aptly depicts that the influence of Steampunk permeates culture much wider than the growing band of the dedicated. Along the way he debunks some myths such as its tenuous links with HG Wells and Jules Verne. In its place he undertakes revealing interviews with key artists such as Cherie Priest, Chaz Kemp and Mark Hodder.
Overall it provides an essential guide to all key elements of Steampunk. It is a must read for those who want to delve deeper into this cult phenomenon: http://www.oldcastlebooks.co.uk
