recorded September 4, 2024
Asia has always had a rich tapestry of cultures that are often a mystery to western audiences. Add to that the embrace of the steampunk aesthetic and you may have discovered SilkPunk. Writer Ken Liu coined the term as a multicultural Steampunk label. Let's chat about it!
the Dandelion Dynasty - Ken Liu
The SEA Is Ours: Tales of Steampunk Southeast Asia - Nghi Vo
Gunpowder Alchemy - Jeannie Lin
the Windup Girl - Paolo Bacigalupi
Tales of the Far West - Gareth-Michael Skarka
Jani and the Greater Game - Eric Brown