This new release from Texan author J. R. Martin, combines Steampunk with traditional Western themes. Does the combination work? Watch and find out! BTW, the channel will on hiatus for the remainder of August but we’ll be back in September. We’ll keep you posted!
Liberty’s Daughter – Critique or Attack?
The title of this book, the setting, and the plucky teen heroine all scream “libertarian sci-fi.” But the author puts an unexpected spin on a venerable idea, the notion of creating a Libertarian society via “seasteading.” Is the result fascinating or infuriating? Watch my review to find out.
Guns, Germs, and Steel – Revisiting a Classic
In 1997, biologist Jared Diamond wrote a nonfiction book that won numerous awards and became a classic reference on the evolution of human civilizations. Does it deserve all the accolades? Or did ideology influence Diamond’s conclusions? https://old.bitchute.com/video/7b22LosAhAn4
Southwest Steampunk: David Lee Summers’ “Clockwork Legion”
Steampunk does not have to take place in London, Paris, or New York. Gears, guns, and goggles are just as appropriate in the dusty streets of Socorro or Tucson.
Merry Christmas!
Christmas has been around for 2000 years but for many years it was just another day on the church calendar. It was the Victorians who made Christmas the fabulous holiday we celebrate today. https://youtu.be/ZXXTdMfmXU0 https://www.bitchute.com/video/JNDtoeUfH6vI https://odysee.com/@SteampunkDesperado:d/ChristmasVictorianHeritage:c
Top Ten Greatest Steampunk Anime
Today’s episode of the Steampunk Desperado combines two of my passions – steampunk and anime (Japanese animation.) Our favorite historical genre is alive and well in the Land of the Rising Sun. Some of my picks may surprise you! Here for your reference is the Desperado’s list: 10. Steam Detectives9. Appare Ranman!8. Drifting Dragons7. Last […]
Eight Great Steampunk Comics
Steampunk appears in many forms, including the comic book or graphic novel. In today’s video, I look at eight outstanding examples of the genre in this oft-overlooked and maligned medium. See my video here. Summary of the list: 8. Steam Detectives (manga), Kia Asamiya 7. Clockwork Dancer, Jon Delarroz (art by Mary MacArthur) 6. The […]