Simon, like many of us, had never heard the term steampunk until recently, although had loved elements of it's style for a long time. (I find explaining steampunk to be hard, but not nearly as hard as trying to explain my desired style without having the benefit of a "genre" or "subculture" to help.)
He's done a great job with his home even without the benefit of the word. I can't wait to see what he does now that he knows what steampunk is!
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.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
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OMG I love his coffee table! From what I can see of it, the dinning room looks pretty spiffy too
Hey Steampunk,
I am very pleased that you posted my coffee table on your blog! I would love to have other readers visit my site www.antiquefactorycartcoffeetables.com for more info on how they can purchase such a cart at a great price. You may contact me (Michael Gamotis) at 251-591-7669 for more info... I will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. mgamoits@gmail.com
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