In 2009…
…inspired by the writing of Jules Verne, HG Wells, Ken Liu, Mary Shelley, Liu Cixin and Charlotte Bronte, Matt Yang King started to write stories in his own Steampunk Universe, and thus The World of Steam was born. Exploring 1800s Imperial Chinese & Victorian sensibilities, amazing steam technology and modern storytelling Matt took his idea to Kickstarter, where it became the highest funded pilot ever on the platform. The material attracted the work of award winning writers, Emmy award winning designers and Oscar winning directors, breaking ground on a largely untapped side of geekdom. Now the series is in development exploring 1860s Hong Kong as a way of exploring Chinese heritage and an alternate dark history of the Opium Wars.
Watch the pilot episode...
The Clockwork Heart - where it all started…