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Extraordinary Devices and Ingenious Contraptions from the Leading Artists of the Steampunk Movement- Regular price
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Dive into the world of Steampunk where machines are functional pieces of art and the design is only as limited as the artist's imagination.
Details
Details
| Pages | 144 |
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| Publish Date | 2011-08-01 |
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| Size | 7.5" x 8.95" x 0.375" |
| Author | Art Donovan |
Reviews
Reviews
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ego from Victorian times and live the character in full costumed array. Steampunk becomes a lifestyle for the artist, one fully displayed on these pages.
I really enjoyed this book. From the costumes, to the artifacts this book held my interest. I wanted to see and touch each design personally. This book allowed me to experience the art form visually while informing me of the entire lifestyle. Well written and photographed, this book is the definitive of the art form that is Steampunk.
" The Art of Steampunk" by Art Donovan is one
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...It will make an excellent coffee table book and should generate some interesting discussions. I really enjoyed it and I give it 4 1/2 top hats and goggles out of 5.
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...It will make an excellent coffee table book and should generate some interesting discussions. I really enjoyed it and I give it 4 1/2 top hats and goggles out of 5.
... it looks awesome. The eye
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3 double pages. This was the only issue I had with the book.
Even reading this on my laptop the quality of the pictures and art was amazing and I look forward to adding this to our collection of art books.
I liked the layout of this art book. The opening was very informative. It gives the history of the steampunk movement; from written words to artwork and fashion inspired by them. My favorite was the artist section. From the clocks, jewelry, and modern technology to the less practical(my 6 yr old asked if Dali had created one of the pieces) each piece brought you further into the world of steampunk. There is a bio and examples of all seventeen artists that were part of the London exhibition. Some of the artists only got their bio and then one example of their work where others got 2
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3 double pages. This was the only issue I had with the book.
Even reading this on my laptop the quality of the pictures and art was amazing and I look forward to adding this to our collection of art books.
I liked the layout of this art book. The opening was very informative. It gives the history of the steampunk movement; from written words to artwork and fashion inspired by them. My favorite was the artist section. From the clocks, jewelry, and modern technology to the less practical(my 6 yr old asked if Dali had created one of the pieces) each piece brought you further into the world of steampunk. There is a bio and examples of all seventeen artists that were part of the London exhibition. Some of the artists only got their bio and then one example of their work where others got 2
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era geegaws and zeppelins. This is a great collection of imaginative work by artists doing their own takes on the steampunk genre, from jewelry to sculpture to artifact zap guns.
If you like steampunk, prepare to be inspired. If you don't know steampunk, page through and find out more about the alternate historical world of Victorian
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character descriptions, references and annecdotes by the various featured artists. It really helps you get into the Steampunk mindset if this is your first contact with the subculture. It is even more effective than the introduction to Steampunk at the beginning of the book, which is very consciese and well done.
Oh, and I almost forgot: If you have visited Steampunk exhibitions in the past, you may recognize a few pieces featured in the book, since many of them have been or are on display.
All in all this is an excellent book. It serves as an introduction for the newcomer and as an inspiration and fuel for creativity for everybody.
Since the book is not yet finished I am not going to grade it here but from what I can see so far it is heading towards the full reinforced squadron of ten out of ten Zeppelins!
Many Steampunks are creative folk. Welding, soldering, sewing, knitting and other arts and crafts are well established in our community. I have myself dabbled in jewelry
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even if you wouldn't read a word from the book, the pictures alone are worth it. One of the artists is Richard Nagy who most steampunk lovers probably know from the steampunkified laptop.
Recommendations and rating
I recommend this book for everyone interested in steampunk. Great for a beginner and a great addition for your collection even if you live in a zeppelin.
Rating 5/5
My Review
This was the first book I received through netGalley, and this review is a bit overdue.
The Art of Steampunk is a collection of detailed, sharp images of engrossing steampunk devices and trinkets. It's a great cavalcade to watch and I devoured the book rather quickly even though I only saw it on my computer screen. NetGalley won't do justice for this book
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even if you wouldn't read a word from the book, the pictures alone are worth it. One of the artists is Richard Nagy who most steampunk lovers probably know from the steampunkified laptop.
Recommendations and rating
I recommend this book for everyone interested in steampunk. Great for a beginner and a great addition for your collection even if you live in a zeppelin.
Rating 5/5
My Review
This was the first book I received through netGalley, and this review is a bit overdue.
The Art of Steampunk is a collection of detailed, sharp images of engrossing steampunk devices and trinkets. It's a great cavalcade to watch and I devoured the book rather quickly even though I only saw it on my computer screen. NetGalley won't do justice for this book
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fiction intro to Steampunk that I've ever read.
Synopsis: The Art of Steampunk seeks to celebrate the world of Steampunk: a world filled with beauty and innovation. A world in which steam power and technology intertwine to create machines that are not only functional and practical, but unique and striking.
Inside, you will find the fantastical and stunning artwork of Steampunk artists from around the world. The 17 artists featured on these pages, among the frontrunners of the Steampunk genre, have had their work displayed at an exhibition at The Museum of History of Science at the University of Oxford, UK and have attracted the media attention of BoingBoing, one of the world?s largest blogs. Their artwork consists of everything from clocks and watches to light fixtures and jewelry, but every piece demonstrates hours of painstaking work and devotion from its creator. You will find that the artists themselves are just as unique and colorful as their masterpieces. Fully embracing Steampunk ideology, many have adopted a Victorian alter ego?a mad scientist persona to match the complicated intricacies of their artwork.
Review: An absolutely gorgeous introduction to Steampunk for those just getting into it. Also, if you're looking for costuming or jewelry ideas, or just art ideas in general, this is a really good source for those ideas. Just looking at some of these pieces made me drool a little.
Welcome to the Steampunk movement. Educate yourself with this book, because it's the best non
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century Britain technology, art and world view, though from an outsider perspective. Popular items such as goggles and airships are on display, but the variety is wide.
One of my favorite parts of this book was the artist photos in each individual section. They framed the point of view of the artists beautifully.
If you are new to steampunk, this book provides a good primer as to what it is. If you are an artist looking for inspiration, the photographs will have your juices flowing.
Even before seeing this upcoming title, I had become interested in this field through the literary endeavors in it, and I'm thrilled to see such high quality, inspirational material to fuel my writer's imagination.
The Art of Steampunk by Art Donovan (August 2011, Fox Chapel Publishing) is a window into a wonderfully creative genre of art today
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century Britain technology, art and world view, though from an outsider perspective. Popular items such as goggles and airships are on display, but the variety is wide.
One of my favorite parts of this book was the artist photos in each individual section. They framed the point of view of the artists beautifully.
If you are new to steampunk, this book provides a good primer as to what it is. If you are an artist looking for inspiration, the photographs will have your juices flowing.
Even before seeing this upcoming title, I had become interested in this field through the literary endeavors in it, and I'm thrilled to see such high quality, inspirational material to fuel my writer's imagination.
The Art of Steampunk by Art Donovan (August 2011, Fox Chapel Publishing) is a window into a wonderfully creative genre of art today
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century Britain technology, art and world view, though from an outsider perspective. Popular items such as goggles and airships are on display, but the variety is wide.
One of my favorite parts of this book was the artist photos in each individual section. They framed the point of view of the artists beautifully.
If you are new to steampunk, this book provides a good primer as to what it is. If you are an artist looking for inspiration, the photographs will have your juices flowing.
Even before seeing this upcoming title, I had become interested in this field through the literary endeavors in it, and I'm thrilled to see such high quality, inspirational material to fuel my writer's imagination.
The Art of Steampunk by Art Donovan (August 2011, Fox Chapel Publishing) is a window into a wonderfully creative genre of art today
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dimensional art pieces up close and in person, but the photographs still portray enough of the pieces to leave you with a sense of wonder and appreciation for the art.
My recommendation? Have this on hand for when you need a point of reference while reading Westerfeld's Leviathan or Pullman's The Golden Compass. Or just keep it on your coffee table to tickle the imagination of guests.
The world's first exhibition of Steampunk art was held at The Museum of History of Science at the University of Oxford from October 2009 to February 2010. It was a success and drew large crowds of visitors to the museum. This catalog is the result of that exhibition, now in a form where it can be owned, admired, and instructive to those who were not able to make it to the actual event.
In The Art of Steampunk, Donovan attempts to give a summary definition of Steampunk in this catalog, which is meant to appeal to both Steampunk enthusiasts and the layman who knows nothing of the genre and is experiencing it for the first time through the exhibition. We also get a short history of the genre, and samples of work and bios of many of the artists currently creating Steampunk art.
The typography and page layout of this book really worked to compliment the art shown in the photographs, which made the catalog much more appealing to readers and evocative of the idea of steampunk. Nothing can replace the experience of viewing these 3
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I hope that all your readers enjoy it as much as I did!
This is an exceptionally beautiful book that will feed your imagination every time you open it!
This book is an absolute feast for the eyes and imagination!
When I first asked to view this book, I had minimal knowledge about Steampunk
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conceived design.
Art Donovan has new book coming out soon that promises to be a very informative look at the Steampunk art community. "The Art of Steampunk: Extraordinary Devices and Ingenious Contraptions from the Leading Artists of the Steampunk Movement" will soon be available on Amazon.com and I highly recommend you take a look at it when it arrives. More information about Art Donovan can also be found at his blog "Art Donovan: Steampunk Art + Design."
This month's featured creative is Art Donovan of Donovan Design and curator of "Steampunk: Devices + Contraptions Extraordinaire" at the Museum of the History of Science at the University of Oxford, UK whose new book "The Art of Steampunk: Extraordinary Devices and Ingenious Contraptions from the Leading Artists of the Steampunk Movement" is available on Amazon.com
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fi. Items are beautifully crafted, often from other pieces including watch gears or old machines but functionality is important. It's essentially an aesthetic distinction.
The devices in The Art of Steampunk book are amazing but equally fascinating are the stories of the artists. They are a particularly talented bunch of wizards and mad scientists with one foot in history and one foot in the future. They are, put simply, not of this world, and that's just the way they like it. Some create wearable items, others concoct machines or imagine mythical landscapes. The hallmarks of steampunk are intricacy and invention. It's all deeply amazing and for those of us who weren't able to view the exhibition this book chronicles it's a great way to see the full depth of steampunk genius.
Today I had the chance to check out a book written by my friend Art Donovan. He's a good example of both an entrepreneur and a person who combines passion with business sense. He's run a successfullighting design company for years but he got bitten by the steampunk bug a few years back. He's gone on to create both his own steampunk masterpieces as well as to curate several steampunk shows. Steampunk is a fantasy version of Victorian England mixed with technology, it's one part history, one part sci
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it will be well worth it
When I first saw the listing for The Art of Steampunk on NetGalley, I thought to myself, well there's something that might interest my readers. After all, I read and review a fair amount in the steampunk genre. Featuring an art compilation of steampunk designs is only a logical next step, particularly since I'm an enormous fan of art books.
The Art of Steampunk compiles the work of seventeen artists whose creations were originally displayed at Oxford University's Museum of the History of Science during a steampunk exhibition. Art Donovan, the author, acted as the curator.
To be honest, there's not much for me to say about this book except wow. It's absolutely gorgeous, from the layouts, to the backgrounds, to the images themselves. Even the text is delightfully appropriate to the subject matter. Fox Chapel's production team has done an amazing job of presenting this collection in the most visually appealing way possible.
Of course, that wouldn't mean anything if the featured projects didn't live up to expectation. But oh, do they. These artists are truly talented. The objects they create are detailed and beautiful. But not only that
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hard steampunk enthusiast or new to the scene this book is an essential addition to your library. And with the ranks of talented steampunk artists and designers ever increasing, one hopes Mr. Donovan writes a second volume soon.
When I received the review copy of The Art of Steampunk in the mail, I set it on the top of the "To Do" pile on my desk and made a mental note to remember to offer the book as a freebie giveaway here on the GeekMom blog.
Two weeks and several reads later I've decided you can't have it. No giveaways here folks. It's all mine. The good news is you can get your own copy for just $19.95; a price I find astonishingly affordable especially considering the incredible thought and care that went into not only the design, but the quality of printing for this slender volume.
One hundred twenty seven pages of glossy full color steampunk eye candy, the book features seventeen notable steampunk artists, makers and designers. Authored by Art Donovan, the same artist/designer that curated the now legendary Steampunk exhibit at the Museum of the History of Science at Oxford University, the book serves as slim yet meaty primer to steampunk art and design. All of the artists included in the book were also featured in the Oxford exhibit, so if you were unable to attend in person, Donovan's book is the next best thing.
With creations ranging from the delightfully decorative (jewelry and accessories) to the impressively functional (clocks and engines) every page features something to inspire. And don't worry, if you're new to steampunk you are in good hands; a Steampunk 101 guide by scene historian G.D Falksen can be found on page thirty.
Whether you are a die
