Steampunk! An Anthology of Fantastically Rich and Strange Stories
Steampunk is hot at the moment in literature, art and fashion: This collection taps into the ethos without ever seeming topical or transient, thanks to contributions rich with much more than just steam and brass fittings. . . . An excellent collection, full of unexpected delights.—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Veteran editors Link and Grant serve up a delicious mix of original stories from 14 skilled writers and artists...Chockful of gear-driven automatons, looming dirigibles, and wildly implausible time machines, these often baroque, intensely anachronistic tales should please steampunks of all ages.—Publishers Weekly (starred review)Within these pages, there's a little something for everyone...This exceptional anthology does great service to the steampunk subgenre and will  do much to further its audience.—School Library Journal (starred review)Editors Link and Gavin treat fans, old and  new, to an array of fantastically rich stories in this polished, outstanding  collection...the result is an anthology that is almost impossible to put down... From rebellious  motorists to girl bandits, the characters in this imaginative collection shine,  and there isn't a weak story in the  mix; each one offers depth and delight.—Booklist (starred review)It is  about time that steampunk short stories really got a focused and creative  exploration in YA lit, and this anthology of fourteen pieces is an excellent start.—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)