Silkpunk is a sub-genre of science fiction and fantasy. It is inspired by the history and cultures of East Asia. Its technologies are often based on bamboo and silk with qualities of suppleness and flexibility.[1] It also includes elements of magic and draws from the mythology of China and other Asian cultures.
The term silkpunk has been used by author Ken Liu to describe his own work[2]. It has also been applied to the writings of JY Yang[3] and Lian Hearn[4].
References edit
- ^ Misra, Ria. "Author Ken Liu Explains "Silkpunk" to Us". io9. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ Lin, Jessica May. "Q. and A.: Ken Liu on Science Fiction and Chinese History". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "J.Y. Yang's New Silkpunk Novellas Have Some Of The Most Gorgeous Covers We've Ever Seen". Gizmodo. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "Review of The Tale of Shikanoko Series Books 2–4 by Lian Hearn". Every Day Should Be Tuesday.