The Steampunk Explorer

Steampunk Digest - November 22, 2019

Our weekly roundup of news and other happenings in the steampunk world

Staff Report | Nov 22, 2019

New steampunk attraction in Galveston; Steampunk the Thames sets Guinness record; The King’s Man delay; Nation Breakers: Steam Arena released; New Lady Mechanika; New fiction; Battleground Productions on stage.

Read more. . .

A Steampunk Wonderland

A Mad Time was had by all at High Desert Steam’s Winter in Wonderland Expo and Ball in Reno

Photos by Clara Blackheart | Nov 21, 2019

Photo Gallery: Steampunk fans stepped through the looking glass as High Desert Steam hosted its annual expo and ball, Nov. 16-17 in Reno, Nevada. Our guest photographer Clara Blackheart was there to capture the zaniness.

Read more. . .

The End of the Beginning

Chap hop artist Professor Elemental on steampunk’s “decline” and why it’s brilliant

By Professor Elemental | Nov 17, 2019

Opinion: Some folks say that steampunk is fading or even dying, but Professor Elemental wants to set the record straight. “Don’t worry fellow nerds, everything is fine, better than it ever was in fact,” he writes, and he’s here to tell you why. . .

Read more. . .

Steampunk Digest - November 15, 2019

Our weekly roundup of news and other happenings in the steampunk world

Staff Report | Nov 15, 2019

Disney Plus launches with Star Wars spin-off and steampunk films; War of the Worlds gets UK premiere; Nikola Tesla documentary; Steampunk ice sculptures; New fiction; Science-inspired art; A nose for old books; Upcoming events.

Read more. . .

TeslaCon Turns 10

This year’s edition of the immersive steampunk event will conclude a long-running storyline

Staff Report | Nov 9, 2019

Steampunks from the Midwest and points beyond will be headed to Madison, Wisconsin Nov. 14-17 for TeslaCon, which bills itself as North America’s “largest single immersion event for steampunk fans.”

Read more. . .

Steampunk Digest - November 8, 2019

Our weekly roundup of news and other happenings in the steampunk world

Staff Report | Nov 8, 2019

H.G. Wells inspires new NBC series; New books and games; Lovecraft-inspired holiday carols; Steampunk board games on Kickstarter; Calculating the vampire apocalypse; Edwardian Ball set for SF, but not L.A.; November events.

Read more. . .

Welcome

The Steampunk Explorer is an online magazine and resource directory for steampunk enthusiasts and creators. You'll find stories about people, places and events in the steampunk world, as well as guides to retail outlets, museums, galleries, eateries, and other attractions in 36 North American regions, with more to come. We also have several pages of resources for artists, writers, and people with an interest in 19th century history. The site launched in March 2018. Read more. . .