Kelly Link and Gavin J. Grant are firm
believers in the do-it-yourself ethos that powers the steampunk
movement. They started a zine, founded an independent publishing
house, own two letterpresses, and edited the fantasy half
of The Year’s Best Fantasy & Horror for five
years.
Kelly Link is the author of three acclaimed short story collections
and a collection for young adults. Her stories have appeared in
several anthologies, including The Restless Dead, and
have won the Hugo, Nebula, Locus, Tiptree, British Science Fiction,
and World Fantasy Awards.
Born in Scotland, Gavin J. Grant moved to the U.S. in 1991. He has
written for the Los Angeles Times,
Bookslut, and Time Out New York, is still a zine
reviewer for Xerography Debt, and has published stories
in several literary magazines. He and Kelly Link and their daughter
live in Northampton, Massachusetts.
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)
In a genre based upon the re-imagining and reinvention of history,
these authors manage to take their characters-and readers-to bold
new frontiers.
—The Horn Book
All the stories are of consistent excellence, with surprises
galore… Steampunk! will appeal to teen—and adults—for its
originality of execution, variety of settings and the pure panache
displayed by its 14 authors and artists.
—Shelf Awareness for Readers
Steampunk! is excellent anthology that showcases a fantastic genre.
In fact, the majority of these stories are enthralling, and the
characters are intriguing and usually easy to relate to. Overall,
this is a rich and captivating collection.
—SLJ Teen (a SLJ newsletter)
With a host of various heroes and villains-"scientists and
schoolgirls, fair folk and Romans, intergalactic bandits, Utopian
revolutionaries, and intrepid orphans” among them-Steampunk! would
be a fine starting point for anyone curious about this genre as
these popular authors more than live up to their reputations.
—BookPage
Each story challenges the boundaries of the steampunk aesthetic,
while standing on its own as thoughtful, insightful works of short
fiction...For those not so pedagogically inclined, it’s got my vote
for the best collection of steampunk I’ve seen so far, not only as
steampunk tales, but as damn fine short stories in their own
right.
—Tor.com (Barnes & Noble Bestseller's Picks)
The anthology is geared to a YA readership, but I think adults who
are fans of steampunk will enjoy many (or all) of the tales
presented here.
—GeekDad (a Wired blog)
Hot, hot, hot. Each of the stories is it's own unique little
gem.
—Someday My Printz Will Come (SLJ blog)
This collection of short stories, including two graphic shorts, is
a crazy cool compilation of the hybrid genre that is steampunk. The
blending of historical and science fiction is flawless and the
graphic shorts with detailed illustrations are a nice addition.
—Library Media Connection
From wish fulfillment to neo-noir, there's a story in this
collection for everyone, newcomers and genre devotees alike.
—San Francisco Book Review
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