Book Review: Vintage Tomorrows:
A Historian And A Futurist Journey Through Steampunk Into The Future of
Technology by James H. Carrott and Brian David Johnson: Publisher- O'Reilly:
ISBN- 13: 978-1449337995
For
me Vintage Tomorrows: A Historian And A Futurist Journey Through Steampunk Into
The Future of Technology is the first indulge with Steampunk. Book is written very lucid manner and throws
in very real alternate reality.
James
and Brian combined experience and dedication makes book memorable and presents
a brand new perspective.
Book
covers history as well as future in seamless manner which make reading very
smooth and pleasurable. Book
Vintage
Tomorrows is in my recommendation list.
Disclaimer: I did not get paid
to review this book, and I do not stand to gain anything if you buy the book. I
have no relationship with the publisher or the author. I got electronic format
of book from publisher for review.
Further reading: There are several books on similar topic. The Steampunk Bible: An Illustrated Guide to the World of Imaginary Airships, Corsets and Goggles, Mad Scientists, and Strange Literature (http://www.amazon.com/The-Steampunk-Bible-Illustrated-Scientists/dp/0810989581), and Steampunk (http://www.amazon.com/Steampunk-Ann-VanderMeer/dp/1892391759) are interesting.
One
can get more information about book and related topics from:
- Book’s web presence http://vintagetomorrows.com
- Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Tomorrows-Historian-Steampunk-Technology/dp/1449337996
- Publisher -- Oreilly http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920026631.do
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