What Is Steampunk?

Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction that imagines an alternative path for humanity, where steam engines and mechanical technology have been perfected. Typically, steampunk is styled after Victorian England (the second half of the 19th century) and the era of early capitalism, featuring distinctive urban landscapes and stark social contrasts.

The “punk” aspect of steampunk emphasizes the “lower human nature,” driven by base passions such as lust, anger, vanity, greed, and envy. The overall style of steampunk often appears cynical (bluntly honest) and pessimistic (dystopian). However, thanks to the comedic potential of retro aesthetics and alternative history, humorous and parodic themes are also widespread. Elements of steampunk style—like “antique” cars, locomotives, telephones, and so on, anachronistically placed in more (or less) “old-fashioned” settings, flying airship-blimps, and mechanical robots—are found even in simplified, fairy-tale-like, and openly children’s works.

Today, in society and popular culture, there are trends that allow us to talk about steampunk as an emerging subculture.

Steampunk Smoking Devices

Now, let’s smoothly transition to steampunk-inspired smoking devices.

Steampunk Wonderland Caterpillar Bong

Elite Mezzrow Pipe, Steampunk Edition

Thanks to Mezzrow, we can dive deep into the heart of steampunk artistry.

Pneumatic Steampunk Bong (by Pesco and the “Eccentric Genius”)

Steampunk bongs are like deadly weapons, crafted from ironically humming transformers, brass, and glass…

Steampunk Bong: Archimedes Reactor Concept No.1

Steampunk Bong “Gas Bart”

And finally, the lair of steampunk gadgets: