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The Illustrated Primer, Illustrated – Diamond Age Inspired Art

Izzy Medrano's Illustrated Primer from the somewhat Steampunk novel, The Diamond Age

Mr Medrano very kindly let me see a recent image that he created when inspired by the somewhat Steampunk novel “The Diamond Age” (Amazon – UK, US) by Neal Stephenson. Also known as ”The Young Ladies Illustrated Primer”, the image above shows the nanotechnology-powered book in question carried by a be-goggled gentleman with what looks like engine grease across his brow. A lovely, inspired, and beautifully realised image, Mr Medrano – thank you for letting me see it!

This entry was posted on Thursday, December 20th, 2007 at 1:58 am by Tinkergirl and is filed under Steampunk Images.

Diamond

Great use of shadows.

zarnold

reminds me a lot of the dinotopia series...awesome

Kid British

Is that a chevaline behind him?

Quentin

Very nice indeed... although it looks like a box of Nespresso tabs... :-)

Miss Jessica Butcher, esq.

Very lovely indeed! I have yet to read the entire book, but I've skimmed it and the little bits I've read are great!
Dirty suit jackets go well with nanotechnology.

Leitschuh

Interesting. "The Diamond Age" is one of Stephensons best books. I've read most of his stuff and I'd say it's a must read right after "Cryptonomicon". Love the opening part with the skull gun...

Klynt Mahryd

great pic, i love all the blue glowing stuff, makes for a great contrast.