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Steampunk

Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction & speculative fiction, that came into prominence during the 1980s & early1990s

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The term denotes fictional works set in an era or world where steam power is still widely used—usually the 19th century, and often Victorian era Britain—but with prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy, often featuring futuristic technology as the people of this historical period would have envisioned it to look like, i.e. based on a Victorian perspective on fashion, culture, architectural style, art, etc. This technology may include fictional machines like those found in the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne, or real technological developments like the computer, but occurring at an earlier date.

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.

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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.

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Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 14, 2014 at 2:03pm
Check out the Wanderlust Social at Dante's on Wednesday, featuring Three For Silver as our special guests this week, together with our own steampunk/jazz/swing Wanderlust Circus Orchestra!
Wanderlust Circus's portrait.
Windsday, January 15 roundabouts 8:00in the evenin' in PST
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Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 14, 2014 at 12:17pm

Melinda Mitchell

Melinda Mitchell 10:32in the mornin' Jan 14
Great Steam Company needs help: The Filigree Toad: 41 Hours left, $295 raised. Thank you to everyone who donated to my cause to grow my business. We will grow with the money raised, but not to the level we had hoped. There will always be more growth. If you decide you still want to donate you can always paypal thefiligreetoad@yahoo.com note that it is donation. Thank you from the bottom of our little green hearts. We love you! The perks will be going out with in a week of the campaign closing. So keep your eye on the mail! http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-filigree-toad-expansion-proje...
Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 14, 2014 at 12:14pm


Yikes! I'm terrible about these things!
I just thought I would let you all know, Tonight at 20:30 is my interview at Krypton Radio! I do not know if it will be live or if they will record it to keep me from saying anything too horrible to the audience, but I'm really excited and I just now saw the banner on their site, it nearly made me blush! catch it if you can.

Jan 14 2013 – 20:30 Interview on Krypton Radio
http://kryptonradio.com/

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 14, 2014 at 12:04pm
For the more travel-inclined amongst you ...
Steam-Funk Studios has collaborated with the some of Salt City Steamfest's Roleplay Staff to document the LARP based happenings of this past July's Event. Want more data on Immersive Roleplay content and what that means? Well we've tackled that too!

Do check out the updated website with newly added Immersion and Recap sections! We've even added a general overview of our LARP policies and will be scheduling more frequent updates in the near future ...
http://www.saltcitysteamfest.com/immersion/
www.saltcitysteamfest.com
You are an Airship Scout. Your captain and engineer have encouraged you to engage in a series of loc...
Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 12, 2014 at 2:18pm
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Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 12, 2014 at 12:19pm

Thomas Willeford

Thomas Willeford 11:08in the mornin' Jan 12
My Favorite Example of "Steampunk going Mainstream"! Lady Clankington has just become the first Steampunk Model to be featured in one of the Top 3 Adult Magazines!
Mobile Uploads
ZOMG! I'm naked in here! Penthouse February 2014, p. 78
Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 12, 2014 at 12:01pm
Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 11, 2014 at 12:43pm
Awesome write up on Jupiter Chronicles from the Steampunk Journal! http://steampunkjournal.org/2014/01/11/the-jupiter-chronicles/
The Jupiter Chronicles
steampunkjournal.org
I've seen several children's books with a steampunk theme, but I have to say I'm rather keen on gett...
 

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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.

 

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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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