Thanks to Booklist Online for this week’s review of CLOCKWORK FUTURES! Booklist is a book-review magazine that has been published by the American Library Association for more than 100 years, and is widely viewed as offering the most reliable reviews to help libraries decide what to buy and to help library patrons and students decide what to read, view, or listen to. It comprises two print magazines, an extensive website and database, e-newsletters, webinars, and other resources that support librarians in collection development and readers’ advisory.
From November 3rd: “Schillace’s ambitious study of the history of steampunk is sure to appeal to a wide range of readers, from SF fans to readers of Victorian history (much of steampunk is set during the Victorian Era). Steampunk, the author notes, is a difficult term to define, and it’s easy to see why…” Read more of David Pitt’s review here.