Scott Westerfeld is an American author of Young Adult science fiction novels. He was born in Dallas Texas and currently resides in both New York and Australia, calling himself bisummeral as he splits his time between 2 hemispheres thus avoiding winter. In addition to his work as a writer of Young Adult literature he has also written five science fiction novels for adults as well as the occasional work as a ghost writer.[1]
He has received numerous accolades for his work in Young Adult Science fiction. His novel So Yesterday was honored with Victorian Premier's Award and the novels Uglies and Pretties were both named among the ALA's Best Books for Young Adults 2006.
What if World War I happened in an alternate universe? Westerfeld explores this idea in his new Leviathan series, a story that considers how the first great war might have happened in a world where people are divided by the machines they use - mechanical engines powered by steam versus transportation devices "fabricated" from living creatures.
Watch the book trailer for Leviathan. World War I begins with an assassination, just as we know it, but everything else is another story...
Westerfeld and Steampunk
The Leviathan series is an example of the "steampunk" genre. Steampunk is the idea of steam-powered technology existing in the Victorian era. It is believed that the term was coined by a science fiction author in the 1980s, although steampunk's origins came from stories like those by Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and Mark Twain. Wikipedia has a good article that delves into the background of steampunk; you can read it here.
What does Westerfeld think of the steampunk elements in his new series? A 2009 interview with literary agent Joe Monti, found here gives us some insight.
Interested in steampunk? Check these out!
Books that Inspired Steampunk 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
The Time Machine by H.G. Wells
Classic Steampunk Novels Homunculus by James Blaylock
Infernal Devices by K.W. Jeter
Young Adult Steampunk Airborn by Kenneth Oppel
Mortal Engines Quartet by Philip Reeve
Don't forget Behemoth, the second installment of the Leviathan series by Scott Westerfeld!
Scott Westerfeld is an American author of Young Adult science fiction novels. He was born in Dallas Texas and currently resides in both New York and Australia, calling himself bisummeral as he splits his time between 2 hemispheres thus avoiding winter. In addition to his work as a writer of Young Adult literature he has also written five science fiction novels for adults as well as the occasional work as a ghost writer.[1]
He has received numerous accolades for his work in Young Adult Science fiction. His novel So Yesterday was honored with Victorian Premier's Award and the novels Uglies and Pretties were both named among the ALA's Best Books for Young Adults 2006.
Bibliography
Midnighters
Uglies
Peeps
Stand Alone Books
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Scott Westerfeld's Newest Series
Addition by Emily MillerWhat if World War I happened in an alternate universe? Westerfeld explores this idea in his new Leviathan series, a story that considers how the first great war might have happened in a world where people are divided by the machines they use - mechanical engines powered by steam versus transportation devices "fabricated" from living creatures.
Watch the book trailer for Leviathan. World War I begins with an assassination, just as we know it, but everything else is another story...
Westerfeld and Steampunk
The Leviathan series is an example of the "steampunk" genre. Steampunk is the idea of steam-powered technology existing in the Victorian era. It is believed that the term was coined by a science fiction author in the 1980s, although steampunk's origins came from stories like those by Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and Mark Twain. Wikipedia has a good article that delves into the background of steampunk; you can read it here.
What does Westerfeld think of the steampunk elements in his new series? A 2009 interview with literary agent Joe Monti, found here gives us some insight.
Interested in steampunk? Check these out!
Books that Inspired Steampunk
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
The Time Machine by H.G. Wells
Classic Steampunk Novels
Homunculus by James Blaylock
Infernal Devices by K.W. Jeter
Young Adult Steampunk
Airborn by Kenneth Oppel
Mortal Engines Quartet by Philip Reeve
Don't forget Behemoth, the second installment of the Leviathan series by Scott Westerfeld!
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