Steampunk: Intersection of Technology and Romance...It is included in fashion, music and even home furnishing aesthetics.

The term Steampunk was originally used by the science fiction author K.W.Jeter to mock cyberpunk work in a letter to the science fiction magazine “Locus” back in 1987.

But what is steampunk?
Steampunk is a science fiction genre like cyberpunk. This kind of fictions started as being unpleasant and repulsive. But as this genre developed, it has taken a different course by adopting appealing utopian sensibilities of Victorian scientific romances.
The “steampunk” awareness is credited to the authors William Gibson and Bruce Sterling's 1990 novel “The Difference Engine” which brought great recognition among science fiction fans.
Worth to mention that “steamboy” is another great example of steampunk anime.
This genre has two categories: “Historical steampunk” usually uses real people and locals but changes certain technology facts. As for the “fantasy world steampunk” creates a whole new universe with fictional characters.

Nowadays, “steampunk” or “steam” is not just a science fiction genre, but also can be considered as a subculture and a lifestyle.
It is included in fashion, music and even home furnishing aesthetics.