I believe that Steampunk is more than just brass and watchparts. It's finding a way to combine the past and the future in an aesthetic pleasing yet still punkish way. It's living a life that looks old-fashioned, yet speaks to the future. It's taking the detritus of our modern technological society and remaking it into useful things. Join me as I search for items for my house that combine the scientific romanticism of the Victorians with our real present and imagined future.
Monday, September 10, 2007
A Birthday Extravaganza: Jules Verne and 20,000 Leagues
It's my birthday!
To celebrate, I'm kicking off a week of Jules Verne and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea themed Steampunk Home posts! (My gift to you.)
I've got houses and rooms galore inspired by Verne's 20,000 Leagues (and the ensuing Disney movie and ride), shopping lists of things to build or buy to get that 20,000 Leagues look, and some links to other resources to inspire you.
To go along with our visual feast, here is the whole book, online.
What's that? What could you do to help celebrate? Why don't you drop a short note in the comments to this post -- tell me where you're reading from, perhaps -- to make me feel all warm and fuzzy.
Jules Verne Extravaganza Posts (so far):
The Jules Verne House
Casa Battló
Interior of the Nautilus
Tom Scherman's Apartment
Three Ring's Nautilus Offices -- an update
Submarine Playroom
Get the Look
Bappy Hirthday, Sara!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to VerneFest.
- Sally J. (The Practical Archivist) enjoying your blog from Madison, Wisco, USA
Happy Birthday -- what a wonderful way to celebrate. Looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! What an awesome theme to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteiyi ki doğdun (that's Happy Birthday in Turkish)
ReplyDelete-Cristi C (keeping up with your posts from Istanbul, Turkey)
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