The Steampunk User's Manual--It's Release Week!

This is the release week for the follow-up to The Steampunk Bible: The Steampunk User's Manual, written by Desirina Boskovich and me--along with a ton of other contributors of images and text. What's different this time around? Well, the emphasis is on the act of creation. Through examples, instructions for projects both small and large, and interviews with top creators, you get an inside look at how to get started creating your own Steampunk visions. But if you're not into creating the book's also full of amazing finished shots of current Steampunk works--along with their tips and insights into their work habits.(An example of a "finding inspiration" section, with quotes from top creators.)Some of the exclusive highlights only available in the book include:--A Steam-powered mecha-penguin created by Thomas Willeford (you can get a sense of how to build your own 100-foot-tall one based on the conversations between engineers in the book)--A two-page spread of original artwork by Ivica Stevanovic, the artist whose Wonderbook art appeared in the Spectrum award anthology--A two-page spread by Wonderbook genius Jeremy Zerfoss based on Richard Ellis Preston, Jr's Steampunk novels--Wonderful new extended "alternative history" Encyclopedia of Fantastic Victoriana entries by Jess Nevins, in unique and beautiful layouts by the amazing John Coulthart.--Steamarama Retrofuture Home diagrams and descriptions by Bruce and Melanie Rosenbaum--Tor art director Irene Gallo providing an overview of the creation of classic Tor Steampunk book covers--Original Steampunk fashion sketch by Molly Crabapple--Nancy Hightower's feature on the Swedish puppet theater production of award-winning author Karin Tidbeck's Steampunk story "Beatrice," complete with behind-the-scenes photographs.--A feature on Anna Chen's Steampunk Opium Wars--Images from the Irish theatre production of my novella "Dradin, In Love"--Essays and articles by Diana M. Pho, Katherine Gleason, Matthew Cheney, and more--Projects by a wide variety of steampunk creators, including fashion, collage, making musical instruments, and much more.(John Coulthart layout for Jess Nevins' encyclo entry.)If you want to support the book, here are some of the things you can do to help.–Walk into your local bookstore and buy a copy.—Buy Acceptance now from your preferred online bookseller, and recommend your preferred sales link to friends on social media. Direct links include Indiebound, Powell's, Amazon, B&N, and Book Depository--or order direct from the publisher.—Review the book. Blog, review site, or on social media. Any mention, especially noting whatever you really liked about the book, helps immensely.—Review it on sales site you bought it from. Tell other readers what you liked about it. A quick and easy way to help get the word out and create interest. Online reviews at B&N, Amazon, and elsewhere do help.—Request it from your local library.—Spread the word through twitter and facebook. Tell people about the book through social media, using your favorite link about the book.