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In this article dedicated to novices of the genre, we will see together:
- The different punk genres
- The difference between steampunk and cyberpunk
- The inspiration of these two universes
- The characteristics of cyberpunk and the world steampunk
Don't lose one more minute, let's go!
Presentation of punk literature
Before dwelling on world steampunk and the cyberpunk world , it is interesting to take stock of the literary currents of the punk style ! In addition to the Steampunk universe based on a world, as its name suggests, around steam machines, there are also other less known genres all sharing a common point: an alternative future . We can note the cyberpunk , which we will see in detail in this article, but also dieselpunk and biopunk for the best known. The nanopunk , the Atompunk , the Solarpunk or the Ecopunk will rather be classified as under -Genre of certain variants of the punk current ! Rest assured each of these genres will be entitled to their own explanatory article! Behind these names that can be scary, it is very easy to understand the center of their universe.
While steampunk highlights steam technology - steam meaning steam < /EM> - You will very easily guess the main resource of each universe thanks to their prefix. The suffix -punk, meanwhile, will define the futuristic era and the Progressive mentality (which we especially notice in the musical and dress style Punk!). < /p>
Now that this little introduction to the punk universe has passed, we see much more clearly! The fastest of you can now differentiate the Steampunk and Cyberpunk universe thanks to their etymology! For the most curious, let's see in detail the characteristics of these two universes by browsing their history and inspiration , the Description of their universe and end up with The characteristics of their dress style ! Let's start by describe the steampunk and the cyberpunk by making a small point on their origin and their date of appearance .
appearance of the Steampunk universe longer date than you think! And, as surprising as it may seem, the steampunk is represented in certain works by Jules Verne . It is even said that the French writer could be the pioneer of the steampunk ! With Voyage to the center of the land , from the earth to the moon or a tour of the world in 80 days , ... these novels From the 19th century will inspire a lot of literary and cinematographic works of our time. Besides, know that the 19th century is a very important time for the steampunk , but we will come back a little later. Subsequently, science fiction authors such as Albert Robida, H. G. Wells or Tim Powers will become modern writers of this style. With cyber for cybernetics, the genus Cyberpunk refers directly to a universe, and a much more recent operating mode! in a world where advanced technology reigns and everything is only digital, it is rare that it does not turn to dystopia. And, it is precisely the adjective that would define this literary style ! In the same way as the best of the worlds of Aldous Huxley, which can be considered as the precursor of Cyberpunk, this literary current will often rhyme with antihero , < Strong> excessive violence to the point where it will be trivialized. The Cyberpunk will be strongly democratized in the form of video games ( Cyberpunk 2077, for the best known ) but also in cinematographic works such as Blade Runner or The fifth element or other Role games . In literary works, we can note William Gibson with his famous neuromancian novel ! As said in the introduction, the interest in punk is to represent the future or, at least, to anticipate it. But as you would doubt it, steampunk and cyberpunk are the two most opposite currents . In fact, the steampunk is a completely apart style, by its origin dating from almost 200 years! When you think of Steampunk, you generally think of a retro-futuristic technology . A complex mixture between steam systems and modern technology is what creates a completely unique universe ! To simply describe the steampunk, just tell yourself that the oil and nuclear have been replaced by steam, exploited at its full potential , and that modern inventions will result directly from this mode of operation. This explains the countless steam machines , the piston systems , cogs based on energy produced by pressure water in the form of gas or liquid ! The reason for this technology is simply explained by the date of appearance of the steampunk current . Indeed, during the 1850s, the nuclear energy was not yet discovered and it was too early to discover the potential of fossil energy! < /Strong> The universe cyberpunk is very easy to describe! Indeed, the highlighting IT is explained simply by the time of publication of the cyberpunk : the 80s ! The 80s are mainly summed up in an exponential economic growth , as for the level of technological advancement with the appearance of video games, industry and Electronic music but especially internet birth . Thanks to the interconnected network, information sharing is instantly easier! But who says information says data and who says data says hacks! Very quickly, the idea of a future dystopian around cybercrime crosses the spirit of writers and transhumanism, through technological progress, will fascinate creatives. Cyberpunk is: The bad side of technological progresses pushed to the extreme where reigns the law of the strongest and where prostitution is more than frequent < /Strong>. Even if it is not the cyberpunk style, we can note the series Black Mirror which shares the same concerns, in a much closer future to the point where certain episodes of the series of dystopian anticipation agree with reality. Worrying, isn't it? After having depressed a certain part of our readers, let's stay between courageous people and let's see together the different dress codes in the Steampunk universe and the Cyberpunk!
The look steampunk is very easy to describe ! In fact, it is simply a Victorian style coupled with steampunk sauce . Well, said like that, it may not speak to many people ... the Steampunk sauce describes a kind of transhumanism operating on steam technology or different Accessories such as aviation glasses , gas masks and fire weapons from the 19th century like sawn cannons or rifles! While the Victorian style is explained by the way people dressed in the 19th century , aviator accessories are simply explained because Steampunk universe is full of a lot of flying islands and the transport system takes place either by planes or by flying boats! As for weapons and protections is explained by one era at war , just like the other punk currents, moreover ... The cyberpunk look is also very easily explained! Replace the Victorian era's clothes with clothes inspired by punk from the 70s like leather clothing , colorful hair And without limit , provocative outfits with transhumanism to Gogo ! As this is a perpetually violent world , it is customary to use modern firearms such as large caliber pistols, rifles with a researcher or projectiles in the form of a laser. Now, you are perfectly capable of differentiating the genus Steampunk and the Cyberpunk! We have seen together that their main differences revolve around technological advancement and the evolution of manners. While steampunk offers a rather optimistic universe, where steam technology has become the new energy resource, cyberpunk is much sadder, where the world is plunged into chaos, decadence and abuse of power. However, the punk genre is vast, very large, and is not limited to these two universes! As a steampunk enthusiast, it is essential to know the differences with dieselpunk , an equally interesting sub-genre. Differences between steampunk and cyberpunk
The date of appearance of the two genres punk
origin of steampunk
origin of cyberpunk
incomparable alternatives!
Steampunk universe
Cyberpunk universe
a radically opposite look!
Steampunk dress style
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