On the appeal of steampunk:
"Compared with an earlier and more thoroughly handcrafted era, a return to the late 1800s or early 1900s does not mean having to give up all the most basic modern conveniences. Most of these, including indoor plumbing, electric lighting and even air conditioning, had been invented and put into use by this time—in the main by the privileged, but then it is their lives (and not those of common men and women) that are the stuff of historical fantasy. Travel no longer meant riding in cramped stagecoaches over dirt roads or wind-and wave-tossed sailing vessels, but in luxurious automobiles and handsomely appointed cabins aboard trains and steamships."
Via Clockworker.
I totally agree, a return to 1870-1924 would answer many problems in today society. Not just for the enviroment, but social, political{localism-resil.communt.} educational, cultural, racial and economy wise. Too many, I am afraid, want only the present but with more money to spend, immature but true. As long as this is the outlook, Our society will continue its downward spiral. Thank you for this site, your time and effort.
Posted by: Yeo-Thomas | September 19, 2009 at 10:20 PM