In less than a week, DMU's very own lecturer Rod Duncan returns to debut his latest, third steampunk novel, The Custodian of Marvels. The
dyslexic Welsh-born author's first novel in this series was nominated
for the Philip K. Dick Award for 2014. And now, in less than a week (on Tuesday, in fact), he is set to give a lecture during the Cultural Exchanges Festival here
on campus, right here in Leicester where the Elizabeth Barnabus series begins. I booked my seat early, as it's expected to be a full house.
The rapidly growing
steampunk genre has taken many people in its grasp. I'm
curious to see why there's all this excitement about old-fashioned
machinery, Victorian costumes, and why there's an obsession with round welding
goggles. What better opportunity than when it arrives on my front
door step? I will be able to discover the inspirations and challenges involved in the creation of such a novel, and to celebrate its release. Of all the many happenings and activities taking
place this week, Rod Duncan's book launch is one I'm determined not to miss.
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