What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Mammoth Book of Steampunk
Sean Wallace · Book · 2012
If you loved The Mammoth Book of Steampunk, start with The Time Machine (George Pal, 1960) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Mammoth Book of Steampunk across media.
What hooked you in The Mammoth Book of Steampunk was the way it uses anachronistic technology to critique societal power structures.
Films on the same thread
The Time Machine
George Pal · Film · 1960
Shares a thread with The Mammoth Book of Steampunk: Steampunk.
Like The Mammoth Book of Steampunk, this film uses Victorian-era invention to examine the brutal consequences of class conflict and the inherent dangers of a technologically stratified society.
A Clockwork Orange
Stanley Kubrick · Film · 1971
Explores: Free Will vs. Determinism, Societal Control, Violence and Redemption.
If you enjoyed the dystopian edge of The Mammoth Book of Steampunk, this film offers a similarly harrowing look at how state-controlled environments attempt to suppress individual free will.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Film · 1954
Shares a thread with The Mammoth Book of Steampunk: Steampunk.
This film captures the same spirit of technological wonder and anti-imperialist sentiment found throughout The Mammoth Book of Steampunk as the Nautilus challenges the status quo of maritime power.
Wonder Woman
Patty Jenkins · Film · 2017
Shares a thread with The Mammoth Book of Steampunk: Female Empowerment.
Much like the stories in The Mammoth Book of Steampunk, this narrative balances period-accurate aesthetics with a pressing need to confront the systemic oppression and violence of humanity.
Series on the same thread
Orphan Black
Graeme Manson · Series · 2013
Explores: Identity crisis, Nature vs. Nurture, Corporate conspiracy.
This series mirrors the themes of technological exploitation found in The Mammoth Book of Steampunk, exploring how corporate entities manipulate human life through the lens of advanced genetic engineering.
Arcane
Christian Linke · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with The Mammoth Book of Steampunk: Class Warfare.
This animation perfectly reflects the core conflict of The Mammoth Book of Steampunk by pitting the benefits of technological advancement against the social decay of a divided dystopian society.
Westworld
Jonathan Nolan · Series · 2016
Explores: Artificial Intelligence, Existentialism, Free Will vs. Determinism.
Similar to The Mammoth Book of Steampunk, this show uses a reimagined past to interrogate the ethics of artificial consciousness and the cycles of power that define human existence.
Samurai Jack
Genndy Tartakovsky · Series · 2001
Explores: Good vs Evil, Time Travel, Fish Out of Water.
Fans of The Mammoth Book of Steampunk will appreciate how this series places a hero in a bleak, technologically dominated future to fight against the forces of systemic evil.
Podcasts on the same thread
Revolutions
Mike Duncan · Podcast · 2025
Explores: societal collapse, power dynamics, cyclical history.
This deep dive into historical power dynamics echoes the political focus of The Mammoth Book of Steampunk, analyzing the recurring patterns that lead to societal collapse and radical change.
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Explores: unsolved homicide, seeking justice, historical mystery.
If you valued the investigative spirit of The Mammoth Book of Steampunk, this podcast mirrors that drive for justice by unearthing dark secrets buried deep within the historical record.
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Common questions
How many stories are included in The Mammoth Book of Steampunk?
The Mammoth Book of Steampunk contains a collection of thirty short stories. Each piece explores alternate historical worlds where anachronistic technology is utilized to pursue a better future, often within settings characterized by the oppression of women and various social classes.
Does The Mammoth Book of Steampunk focus on a specific time period?
The Mammoth Book of Steampunk focuses on alternate worlds derived from the past. These stories utilize anachronistic technology to reshape society, specifically addressing themes of social class and the oppression of women as they attempt to build a better future.
Is The Mammoth Book of Steampunk a standalone anthology?
Yes, The Mammoth Book of Steampunk is a standalone collection of thirty short stories edited by Sean Wallace. It presents a variety of narratives exploring alternate historical realities and technological advancements, functioning as a single volume of thematic steampunk fiction.
What themes are explored in The Mammoth Book of Steampunk?
The Mammoth Book of Steampunk explores themes of social hierarchy and the oppression of women. The collection features narratives set in alternate historical worlds where characters use anachronistic technology to challenge their circumstances and strive for a better future.