Books like Steampunk by Ann VanderMeer
Steampunk is a genre that combines the romance of the Victorian era with contemporary scientific advancements, represented in this anthology by notable authors.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Ann VanderMeer
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