recorded September 4, 2024

Asia has always had a rich tapestry of cultures that are often a mystery to western audiences. Add to that the embrace of the steampunk aesthetic and you may have discovered SilkPunk. Writer Ken Liu coined the term as a multicultural Steampunk label. Let's chat about it!

the Dandelion Dynasty - Ken Liu

The SEA Is Ours: Tales of Steampunk Southeast Asia - Nghi Vo

Gunpowder Alchemy - Jeannie Lin

the Windup Girl - Paolo Bacigalupi

Tales of the Far West - Gareth-Michael Skarka

Jani and the Greater Game - Eric Brown