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.

Bits and Bobs of Steampunk

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

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…

Steampunk Projects on Kickstarter

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

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…