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Beyond Victoriana #3 -- Boilerplate: Readdressing the Victorian Era

My third post in the Beyond Victoriana blog series is now up on my public blog. Read it here. A snippet:

In 1893, Archibald Campion believed he created an invention that would “prevent the deaths of men in the conflicts of nations”: the Campion Mechanical Marvel, later to be known as Boilerplate the Victorian-Age robot. Constructed with the aid of close friend… Continue

Added by Ay-leen the Peacemaker on November 8, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

blast it

i feel like i live on the far side of the moon. all of the Steampunks and assorted associates to me all seem to live on the East coast. granted that in many ways the flavor of the genre goes better with those antiquated brick buildings that have been everything from factories and breweries to speakeasies and restaurants. but isn't the American West a ripe category to mine for flavor? i live in southern california, a few miles away from the site of the last American Indian fight, theres lots of h… Continue

Added by Cgresham on November 8, 2009 at 11:16am — No Comments

wa-hey!

I have 8 photos in the featured photo thingy today. I am pretty chuffed about that! Continue

Added by lilibat on November 7, 2009 at 1:16am — No Comments

Steampunk at "New England Fan Experience" and "Another Anime Con"- come see me :)

Hey guys, I have more info up on the site! CLICK ME! I am finishing out my con season before heading down to New Jersey to work on Wicked Faire and Steampunk World's Fair. But I would love to see people, and have a few cons left where we are spreading the good word about steampunk. ^_^ At New England Fan Experience, myself, Cap, the Professor, the General and Alan have a table, and 4 panels! At AAC, myself, Cap, the Baron, Lucretia,… Continue

Added by Whisper Merlot on November 6, 2009 at 12:28pm — No Comments

lost...Again!

ive been having the workings of a Tale spinning in my mind for some nights. so i set upon myself to begin writing the visions that keep my mind from settling down to sleep, demanding for ink to meet paper into the magic of the written word. and Blast it! twice now the notebooks of which i have begun writing the materials have been consumed into the ether, or the many hungry black holes of this old brick and plaster dwelling. *sigh*. Continue

Added by Cgresham on November 6, 2009 at 12:24pm — 2 Comments

Earl Grey

Brewing Temperature: 212 degrees F Optimal Brew Time: 4 to 5 minutes Body: Full History: Actually a Blend of Indian and Chinese Teas, it was created by Twinings during the American Revolution. Considered by most to be a starter tea. It pairs well with hardy but sweet offerings. My recipe today: Spicy Ginger Bundt Cake from "Having Tea" by Tricia Foley, I make this for my afternoon tea when I have to actually go into work, cause it really does store amazingly well. 1/2 lb salted butter 2 C p… Continue

Added by Meghan aka Meggain Von Dammon on November 5, 2009 at 9:55pm — No Comments

Introduction

Hiya! Okay, if you know me at all, you know that my one enduring passion is Tea. I drink lots and lots of it. So, I was looking at the blog sections of some of my friends websites and was wondering what on earth could i type about with any authority and/or creativity. Duh Tea! And more specifically what to eat with the specific type of tea that you yourself like. So that is what I'm going to blog about. Because even Airship Pirates need a break from rum and hardtack. Transmission Ending Megha… Continue

Added by Meghan aka Meggain Von Dammon on November 5, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Deadlands RPG Episode Twenty Four

From: Mr. Zebulon Pike, Deadwood, Dakota Territory To: Mrs. Hannelore West, Kingsport, Mass. September 1879 Blessed Sister, It has become the habit of Mr. Tobin to send the simpleton Zeke on any number of errands in the hope that he might not return. Invariably, sometimes almost impossibly, Zeke does find his way back and on this latest occasion he brought news of a private train sitting idle on a disused siding above Sturgis. Remembering that the last remnants of Hellstromme's failed assault… Continue

Added by Zebulon Vitruvius Pike on November 5, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Persona fun

OK so my persona is african/native american. I've had this idea kicking around for garb (is it called garb in steampunk?) Anywho I have been looking through a lot of re enactor sights looking for ideas of things to Mod. I found this great hat called a vivandiere worn by women during the civil war. Its only $95 - on my list baby

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Added by Sunny "Lucinda Hammerman" on November 4, 2009 at 10:36am — 1 Comment

NaNoWriMo: 20,455 / 50,000

I had a bad night last night with my novel. Nonetheless, it convinces me that I must go on writing. I am going to take a break for most of today and continue this evening. Continue

Added by Jha Goh on November 4, 2009 at 10:01am — 2 Comments

my guns

I put a couple quick scetches up in my pics , I've started on the second one already should be complete by mid week and I will post some pictures , I am working on handguns right now but will put a couple long guns together for everyones aproval ! If anyone has sugestions or ideas I would would love to hear them ! Well I put a picture of my first gun up for everyone to see and criteque as they see fit , it is not complete yet I have to put some finishing touches on it and some detailing , I wil… Continue

Added by ted thompson on November 3, 2009 at 10:34pm — 1 Comment

Halloweeeeen!

After losing money and being disappointed with all our initial plans falling through, I would just like to thank everyone who made Halloween much better than it looked like it was gonna be. Elena: For coming early and holding the table with me, AND for driving us back after I seriously winded and dehydrated myself running back to the Academy because I accidently left my key with Jeff, and of course - for looking sexy as usual in your costume helping us win that costume contest. Krist… Continue

Added by Orla Harker on November 3, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

steampunk linkblog, November 3 2009

Pressed for time today, so here are the week's steampunky bits in quick-time format! PhonoVault -- your resource for steampunk and seriously retro music. Machinarium looks like a very cool new game. MSNBC discovers steampunk and provides a slideshow of the haunted ho… Continue

Added by Steampunk Librarian on November 3, 2009 at 12:02pm — 1 Comment

There is still some time.

Tor.com photo contest. All you have to do is follow the rules to enter here http://www.tor.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=blog&id=58075 There needs to be more photos as I know a great deal of you have some great ones that can win as long as you enter! … Continue

Added by Evelyn on November 3, 2009 at 2:00am — 1 Comment

Beyond Victoriana #2: The Great Nemo Debate

The second post for Beyond Victoriana is now available on my public blog. CLICK HERE TO READ. A sampling... Swashbuckling sky pirates are an iconic steampunk archetype (or cliche...), but the genre's most famous pirate did not rule the uncharted skies but the seven seas. Captain Nemo, Jules Verne’s most infamous underwater sea captain, has raised much discussion about whether he would serve as steampunk's #1 pirate and antih… Continue

Added by Ay-leen the Peacemaker on November 2, 2009 at 6:21pm — 2 Comments

Steampunk Jumps the Shark

A Vampire Steampunk Young Adult Romance from Questionable Content.

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Added by Zebulon Vitruvius Pike on November 2, 2009 at 4:51pm — 6 Comments

The Hyperfine Structure of Things

The Hyperfine Structure of Things by Captain Jason Redbeard photos at: http://www.wesleyan.edu/av/Hyperfine.html -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wesleyan University of Yesteryear - photo -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Few at the University knew his identity as Captain Jason Redbeard, (Royal Gronican Navy - retired.) "We move too fas… Continue

Added by Captain Jason Redbeard on November 2, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Steampunk Magic?

This fellow has some nice garb, a pretty clank or two and even goggles!

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Added by AnthonyStevens on November 2, 2009 at 10:34am — No Comments

NaNoWriMo

Well, I got all the way up to 5070 words yesterday. Today, I've many mundane chores to run, but should be able to jump back on the keyboard in a couple of hours. Looks like some other WriMos have been at it too. Happy typing! Continue

Added by AnthonyStevens on November 2, 2009 at 10:15am — 1 Comment

Xevian Industires presents - the Chiropterator (because bats need wings)

I made these entirely out of metal and found parts, leather straps and various buckles. They actually aren't as heavy as you might think, but they are a bit unwieldy to wear especially in a crowd. I managed not to kill anyone at steamcon, but there will be plenty of potential victims at Maker Faire next year! Pictures of the… Continue

Added by lilibat on November 2, 2009 at 1:39am — No Comments

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