The Gatehouse Gazette, an online and print version magazine, presented a great variety of writers and information about Dieselpunk and Steampunk culture during it’s most critical growth and expansion into modern awareness. In fact, they helped organize and promote the…
Around the Aether
Around the Aether is the weekly revue of Steampunk stories and goings-on around the web, written by a rotating cavalcade of Doctor Fantastique’s Show of Wonders staffers.
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For those outside the United States, we have to use non-Kickstarter sites for our crowd-sourcing. Here are two Extra-Statesian projects you can opt to back:
A fob-watch chain-style holder for your iPod Nano. A bit more on the Diesel-punk side of things, but still splendid.
Professor Elemental (yes that Professor Elemental) wants his own TV show. Well who doesn’t?
Bits and Bobs of Steampunk
by M Gabriel Colbaugh • • 4 Comments
People love the look of Steampunk. The styles, aesthetics and certain looks that turn what could be an ordinary outfit, or a Victorian recreationalist outfit, into something slightly off the beaten path and into the realm of Steam. One of…
Interview with Steampunk Italia
by M Gabriel Colbaugh • • 1 Comment
Steampunk is a global phenomenon. The attention usually goes to the UK when it comes to European Steampunk, but sometimes it’s forgotten that there’s an entire continent involved as well. There are several hot spots for the movement in Europe, and the…
Around the Aether: Boneshaker on the big screen, The Anachronism’s one-year, and weekend goings-on
by Zachariah Fantastique • • 2 Comments
The biggest news in Steampunk this week is the announcement on Wednesday that Cherie Priest’s “Boneshaker” will be made into a feature film. Cross Creek Pictures, Exclusive Media Group, and Hammer Films are going to team-up on the production, and…
Around the Aether: A Steampunk Motorcycle, Steampunk Animals, a Victorian EV, and weekend goings-on
by Zachariah Fantastique • • 1 Comment
Being a techie like I am, one of my favorite parts of Steampunk has always been the mechanical wonders people like Jake von Slatt, Bruce Rosenbaum, and Dr. Grymm create and showcase at the various conventions around the United States.…
Around the Aether: The Bieber “kills” Steampunk, Gibson loves Bleak House, and weekend goings-on
by Zachariah Fantastique • • 1 Comment
People have been calling the death knell for Steampunk pretty much ever since it exploded around 2002 (yes, I’m well aware it’s been around since 1987, but bear with us). The latest reason for the “death of Steampunk” is apparently…
Steampunk Projects on Kickstarter
by Suzanne Lazear • • Comments Off
This originally appeared at STEAMED! Got swag? I’m running a contest over at my other blog. Now, back to today’s post. Kickstarter. All the cool kids seem to be doing it. It’s a grass-roots project incubator allowing the average person…
The Fashion Side of Steampunk
by Cheryl Trent • • Comments Off
When stepping into the world of Steampunk many people often wonder what they should wear and what genre to use. Is Steampunk Edwardian, Victorian or even WWI era? Is it gears, goggles, or top hats? Can girls wear pants and…