I am probably one of those who have less time into the Steampunk scene, especially compared to writers of the genre, event promoters, artists, creators, and analysts who write on their blogs. I am part of that big number of persons brought by the emerging wave of the last 6 years; actually I have just about two years and a half reading and learning about Steampunk. But you can't blame me for "being late".

It's been almost 26 years since K. W. Jeter coined the word Steampunk, and maybe its popularity has increased during the last few years in social networks, but in some places such as Latin-America, the Steampunk boom began only a few years ago.

Even so, Steampunk in Spanish is only about 6 years old, as anyone can corroborate by taking a look to Spain. But Spanish-speakers are not the only ones delayed in the emergence of a Steampunk scene. My research indicates that in some countries, such as Japan, which some could think have a big scene, the Steampunk movement is increasing strongly and constantly but its birth date was only about a year ago.

So the things for those who live outside of the USA, England, or France, makes everything look different and at another rate.

Condottieri by Mr Xpk

But sooner or later the boom reaches every corner of the planet, especially in the Communications Era. Thanks to the internet, we can say that Steampunks from all over the world can communicate with each other, sharing pictures and information. This has increased the popularity of the movement and swelled the ranks of people who embark into the adventure of a time that never was.

Hundreds of groups, photos, blogs, and websites show their perception about the genre, achieving the creation of the Babel of cogs, copper, incredible devices, alternate history and brass, informing and confusing at the same time to all and sundry.

Pinching of the dominant culture with pop singers wearing Steampunk aesthetics, fashion shows of designers and brands flirting with the Steampunk culture, and news from IBM and Forbes predicting future… that and more is flooding the internet every day.

That's why I'd like to share the 7 sites that, I think, are the "must know" for experts and neophytes, and also the "must share" into the brass Babel.