The Steampunk Explorer

Steampunk Digest - March 22, 2019

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

Staff Report | Mar 22, 2019

The latest from Abney Park; Far Lone Sails arrives on consoles; New trailer for Sparklite; Steampunk card game helps with language learning; Copper Cogs opens near Nottingham; Upcoming steampunk books.

Steampunk Vehicles in the Limelight

Obtainium Works celebrated its seventh anniversary with an art car exhibition in Vallejo

Staff Report | Mar 20, 2019

Imagine an auto showroom run by the Mad Hatter, and that will give you an idea of the scene inside the Temple Art Lofts Gallery in Vallejo, California, where the Victorian fantasy explorers of Obtainium Works have set up shop.

Steampunk on Parade in Pensacola

A steampunk airship by Krewe of Anarchy is a big hit in the Florida city’s Mardi Gras parade

By Lew Attardo | Mar 13, 2019

Pensacola’s Mardi Gras parade is a big regional attraction, drawing tens of thousands of spectators. One krewe adopted steampunk as its theme, fabricating costumes and building an airship float. Krewe member Lew Attardo tells their story.

Steampunk Digest - March 15, 2019

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

Staff Report | Mar 15, 2019

A steampunk sculpture in Cedar Rapids; New Jersey paper tackles steampunk; Wild Wild West Con on TV; New album (and a steal of a deal) from Unwoman; Mark Twain on the moon; Is Disney set for “20,000 Leagues” remake?

Steamtastic Beasts in Cincinnati

Fantastical creatures meet the 1920s at this year’s International Steampunk Symposium

Staff Report | Mar 9, 2019

“Steamtastic Beasts” will be the theme as the International Steampunk Symposium returns March 29-31 to Cincinnati. The theme encompasses not only fantastical creatures, but also the 1920s.

Steampunk Digest - March 8, 2019

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

Staff Report | Mar 8, 2019

A composer’s “homemade steampunk synthesizer”; New Klockwerks from Roger Wood; Victorian sci-fi at Mardi Gras; Azio’s retro computer keyboard; The Steampunk Adventures of Salem Tusk; New games on Kickstarter; Weekend events.

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 and is currently in public beta (meaning "please excuse our dust"). Read more. . .