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
The Jules Verne House
In France, in the town of Amiens in Picardy, is the home of Jules Verne. This house was occupied by Verne from 1882-1900.
I love the checkboard flooring in the winter garden.
Verne's office has great, rich green wallpaper and curtains. The furniture is pretty great too -- daybed, 2 part desk, globe and lamp.
The above photos are all part of this set. The one below is from this site. Both have many more, so go check it out.
The science fiction mural and the top of the observation tower are recent additions by François Schuiten.
You can also see 360 degree tours of rooms in the house on this website.
Index for the Jules Verne Week Extravaganza.
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