Combining futuristic technology and Victorian romance, the influence of the steampunk style extends from literature and film to art and fashion. This one-of-a-kind CD-ROM and book compilation from Dover's vast archives offers more than 500 images that range from dirigibles and sea vessels to corsets and pocket watches. A gallery of original art completes the volume.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Danno
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Format:Paperback
"Steampunk Sourcebook" is a Victorian/Edwardian-themed clipart collection + CD ROM. The graphics are saved at various JPG resolutions and are the sort of thing you'll like if you do digital scrapbooking, making collages or are involved in some sort of retro-themed project. Despite the Steampunk title, these are really more like the images Terry Gilliam used in his Monty Python animations (although perhaps the plethora of geared pocketwatches and guns speak otherwise). If you've got a penchant for surrealism, you'll get a major kick out of this book and the graphics ought to inspire you. It's definitely a niche market but I think I fall into that niche.
It's amazing how creepy and weird these graphics are when divorced from what their original contexts were, and as an armchair art historian I wish that Dover included some of this context in this book. However, I was happy to see that Dover included some truly odd assemblages and collages made from these graphics. Again, this edges closer to what (to me at least) looks like late 1960s psychedelic collages but since I like that look a lot I am not complaining. The included collages, to my eyes, are quite beautiful and surreal.
True, you're essentially paying for public domain images but good luck tracking these down in their original sources and then verifying their status as free-to-use! I'd rather be spared the effort by buying this book.
It's amazing how creepy and weird these graphics are when divorced from what their original contexts were, and as an armchair art historian I wish that Dover included some of this context in this book. However, I was happy to see that Dover included some truly odd assemblages and collages made from these graphics. Again, this edges closer to what (to me at least) looks like late 1960s psychedelic collages but since I like that look a lot I am not complaining. The included collages, to my eyes, are quite beautiful and surreal.
True, you're essentially paying for public domain images but good luck tracking these down in their original sources and then verifying their status as free-to-use! I'd rather be spared the effort by buying this book.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I just got this book today feel it provides a good starting point as far as reference photos go for developing a good steampunk illustration. I was kind of hoping for more pictures of victorian gadgets and fashion but still feel the book worth the money I paid for it. I don't need to worry about copyright issues at least and have a much better idea of what items I might want to research both in my local library and on the internet for further reference material.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you're doing any sort of print project like a program, brochure or booklet, this is a great starting point for ideas and even illustrations. The book is chock full of a variety of steampunk and victorian imagry and is available at both high and low resolutions on the accompanying disk. I have not seen anything else out there with this variety and quality of images.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Sourcebook
It was what I expected. Nice addition of a DVD to use for what I need it for. Right price.
Published 1 month ago by Judith P. Beattie
4.0 out of 5 stars
great idea source reference
great for visual ideas and concepts relating to steampunk art and design, good quality photos and page quality, will add to collection
Published 1 month ago by Daniel J. Muellerleile
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good product.
This book was a gift and the person was really happy with it, that's why I'm giving it 5 stars. I haven't really looked at it a lot, but if the person that got it likes it, that's... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ana
5.0 out of 5 stars
Steampunk Junkies
Besides the great stuff from Dover - it's got some great "works of art" by others that show great use of the clip art.
Published 2 months ago by S Carter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great source Book!
I have been working on making some cards of this type, but couldn't find clipart I liked. This sourcebook is full of just what I was looking for. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Debra W. Bergner
5.0 out of 5 stars
get it
You'll learn from the best in the genera about how to source steam punk items and make your own steam punk gadgets!
Published 4 months ago by Neal LaFrance
4.0 out of 5 stars
An artist's gift
i gave it to my daughter [a steampunk artist] for Christmas and she was totally delighted with it. i have to say I also wished to steal it. It is a great resource.
Published 4 months ago by INGA M HUNTER
5.0 out of 5 stars
Anything you want
This book/CD ROM had every steampunk picture you would ever need. Thousand of pictures to choose from in black and white so you can leave as is or color in as you wish. Read more
Published 15 months ago by caroleeon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Steampunk Sourcebook Review
A very good starting point for using old illustrations for Steampunk collages.
I appreciate the variety and I am happy with the quality of the digital files on the cd.
I appreciate the variety and I am happy with the quality of the digital files on the cd.
Published 17 months ago by KatReadzAlot
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent value
I think this book is an excellent value. As well as the CD of all the images with some basic editing tools, you receive 500+ images and 28 color examples done by a variety of... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Robert Anderson
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