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Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction & speculative fiction, that came into prominence during the 1980s & early1990s
Location: last Victorian Period of time
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Other examples of steampunk contain alternate history-style presentations of "the path not taken" for such technology as dirigibles, analog computers, or digital mechanical computers (such as Charles Babbage's Analytical engine).
Steampunk is often associated with cyberpunk and shares a similar fan base, but developed as a separate movement (though both have considerable influence on each other). Apart from time period and level of technological development, the main difference between them is that steampunk settings usually tend to be less dystopian than cyberpunk.
Various modern utilitarian objects have been modded by individual artisans into a pseudo-Victorian mechanical "steampunk" style, and a number of visual and musical artists have been described as steampunk.
Although many works now considered seminal to the genre were published in the 1960s and 1970s, the term steampunk originated in the late 1980s as a tongue in cheek variant of cyberpunk. It seems to have been coined by the science fiction author K. W. Jeter, who was trying to find a general term for works by Tim Powers (author of The Anubis Gates, 1983), James Blaylock (Homunculus, 1986) and himself (Morlock Night, 1979 and Infernal Devices, 1987) which took place in a 19th-century (usually Victorian) setting and imitated conventions of actual Victorian speculative fiction such as H. G. Wells's The Time Machine.
Discussion Forum
2014 Symposium Games | Steampunk Symposium
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Jan 2, 2014.
So how do you do Steampunk?
Started by Charles Knutson Jul 2, 2012.
Victorian games
Started by Charles Knutson Jun 28, 2012.
Sherlock Holmes Gets a Steampunk Makeover
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Apr 27, 2012.
Corset-wearing superwomen from the Age of Steam
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Apr 2, 2012.
Steampunk Exhibition Ball
Started by Rev. Allen M. Drago ~ Traveler Jul 15, 2011.
Seven Steampunk Fallacies by artvixn
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Feb 25, 2011.
:CLOCKWORK VAUDEVILLE: THE GEARBOX FANTASTIQUE! EVENT
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Feb 17, 2011.
Steampunk Industrial Revolution EVENT
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Feb 12, 2011.
TELSLACON 2 EVENT
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Feb 10, 2011.
The Clockwork Carnival EVENT
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Feb 10, 2011.
Steampunk Exhibition Ball (Seattle) EVENT
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Jan 20, 2011.
The Canadian National Steampunk Exhibition EVENT
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Jan 18, 2011.
Wild Wild West Con 2011 EVENT
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Jan 18, 2011.
Fashion Inspiration: Murdoch Mysteries by Midsummer_Knight
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Jan 18, 2011.
Dark Victorian Fairytale Science Fiction by DSRS
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Jan 18, 2011.
The Anachronism Steampunk NYC Part II: Expedition to Candyland! EVENT 1 Reply
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things. Last reply by Dept of PMM Artists & things Jan 18, 2011.
Sitting Down With: The Gypsy Nomads By Jillian Aldrich, 1 Reply
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things. Last reply by Dept of PMM Artists & things Jan 11, 2011.
Steampunk: The new Goth By Ethan Gilsdorf,
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Jan 11, 2011.
New England Steampunk Festival EVENT
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Jan 9, 2011.
Brass Goggles
Steampunk Cephalopod?
Two things I love in one photo: [via Brian Kesinger’s Tea Girls]I’d watch that too
A Steampunk Badminton tournament sounds like a fantastic idea.A Steampunk Coffee House
Our Forum User “Bolt Face” brings this lovely coverage of a Steampunk Coffee House from The Chive: Many more images in the original article, and a discussion here on our forums.A well-preserved clock
This clock may not be exactly “steampunk”, but it certainly tickles the dials-and-knobs delight! Made by Roger Wood of Klockwerks (a purveyor of some lovely retro-futurist timepieces), the detailed whimsy makes me grin perhaps a little too widely. [Via Boing Boing]Diesel Tactics — A Steam/Diesel-punk tactics game
Described as inspired by Steampunk and Warhammer-like games, Diesel Tactics looks like an interesting project that’s still in development.Comment Wall
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Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on August 30, 2011 at 3:26pm
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Here is an event for all of you that are or will be in the New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania area Saturday, August the 20th!
The Absinthe Drinkers, This Way to the Egress and The Olde City Side Show will be appearing at Roxy and Dukes Road House in Dunellen, NJ!
A little Burlesque, A little Vaudeville, and a Whole Lot Of STEAM!
While in attendance, remember to inquire about our selection of “SporkWorks Original Recipe Elixirs” Specially Mixed to Order by your Friendly Barkeep! Yes, SporkWorks products, Made from Real Ingredients, Accept NO Substitutes!
SporkWorks, A division of Spork Industries, Dr. Antonitus Xerxes Ignatious Spork, Proprietor.
In Attendance will be The Contemperous Council of The Asylum for the Chronologically Dislocated
Roxy and Duke's Roadhouse is located at 745 Bound Brook Road in Dunellen, NJ
and on the web at http://www.roxyanddukes.com
Please find us on Facebook as well
or call 732-529-4464
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Comment by Rev. Allen M. Drago ~ Traveler on August 14, 2011 at 10:31am
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Sky Commodore's Autumn Equinoxical Masquerade Ball
by runiclaw about 7 hours ago
Skybourne hosts an autumn extravaganza in Dallas TX!
Tickets are on sale at
www.Skybourne.com
tickets are15$.
Featuring Marquis of Vaudeville, Cut Thrust and Run, and DJ Scarlett Scarborough!
This is a charity event to benefit the Kids Need to Read Foundation.
www.kidsneedtoread.orgthis is a Steampunk (and dieselpunk ect) masked ball. so formal Steampunk is encouraged, but not demanded. the one requirment is a mask of some sort. if you do not have one when you get there i will have some small ones there.
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Comment by The Witch, Besom, and The Bee on April 14, 2011 at 11:22pm
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Thanks for the invite, this group has some truly interesting, bits. The Gentlemen's Duel and Eye of the Storm are both genius!
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Comment by SunKat on April 14, 2011 at 11:15pm
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------------http://www.alternativelivingexpo.com/event/#bhttfs check out this event------------ModVic’s ‘Back Home To The Future’ Expo is an exhibition of some of the finest and most talented artists, builders, craftspeople and innovative companies in the world who offer Modern Victorian Functional Appliances, Victorian and Industrial Decor, Steampunk Art, Infused Technology, Invention and Design for your period or newer home. It’s a must for 'Old House' Homeowners
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movies with the steampunk genre
1. The Prestige
2. The Golden Compass
3. Van Helsing
4. 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea
5. Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
6. Hellboy
7. The League Of Extraodinary Gentlemen
8. The Time Machine
9. Sleepy Hollow
10. The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen
11.The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
12.Sherlock Holmes
13.The City Of Lost Children
14.Steamboy
15.Wild Wild West
feel free to add your own to this list
oh and the original tv series The Wild Wild West
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Victor Sierra & Frenchy and the Punk (from New-York) Live @ Penciche Antipode
Time: April 7, 2011 from 7:30pm to 11pm
Location: France
Street: In front of 55 quai de la Seine
City/Town: Paris 75019
Website or Map: http://maps.google.fr/maps?hl…
Phone: +33142033907
Event Type: music, concerthttp://www.thesteampunkempire.com/events/event/show?id=2442691%3AEv...
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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries.
Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.
As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.
We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.
Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries a Dept of, Ask For IT was started by artists and former military veterans, and sword fighters, representing over 100 artisans, one who made his living traveling from fair to festival vending medieval wares. The majority of his customers are re-enactors, SCAdians and the like, looking to build their kit with period clothing, feast gear, adornments, etc.
Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"
A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?
After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...
Traveling Within The World is meant to be such a place. A place for all of these artists to keep in touch and directly interact with their fellow geeks and re-enactment hobbyists, their clientele.
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