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The Town That Never Was

The Town That Never Was

Scenes from the immersive steampunk gathering at Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire

Photos by Craig Jenkins | Jul 27, 2021

Each year, steampunks in the UK gather at The Town That Never Was, a place where the Cthulhu Party rules, the 3rd Foot & Mouth regiment stands guard, and the Martian Expeditionary Force seeks recruits. We have photos to prove it.

The Case Study of Vanitas

Funimation Debuts Steampunk Anime Series ‘The Case Study of Vanitas’

Staff Report | Jul 28, 2021

It’s based on a popular manga series by Jun Mochizuki about vampires in 19th century Paris. The series streams in Japanese with English subtitles. It can also be seen on Hulu.

Five Points West of Hell

Steampunk Band Ghostfire Marks Return With ‘Five Points West of Hell’

Staff Report | Jul 28, 2021

The band was active in the UK steampunk scene between 2008 and 2015. Now staging a comeback, they released a new single and music video on July 12 and plan at least two more songs this year.

Jungle Cruise

Steampunk Digest - July 30, 2021

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

Staff Report | Jul 30, 2021

Jungle Cruise premiere; Comic-Con recap; Ghostfire is back; Scenes from The Town That Never Was; Hebden Bridge; Dragon Con adds to music lineup; Funimation debuts steampunk anime series; Dr. Falke’s Oraculum on Kickstarter.

Mad Scientist

Introducing Steampunk Explorer 1.5: News, Tags, and More

Staff Report | Jun 30, 2021

We’ve been busy behind the scenes adding new features to the site. We’re calling it Steampunk Explorer 1.5, an ongoing effort to make the website more useful without drastically altering the look and feel. Here’s a rundown.

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Music

Steam Powered Giraffe Is “Not Live and Not in Person” In New Concert Video

Staff Report | Jul 29, 2021

The 25-minute concert was recorded remotely in 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic. It’s available for $5, which also includes MP3 downloads.

Dr. Falke’s Oraculum
Crowdfunding

Kahn & Selesnick Are Back With More “Fictitious History” in New Book

Staff Report | Jul 28, 2021

The artists launched a Kickstarter campaign for Dr. Falke’s Oraculum, “a book of images and text for augury and bibliomancy.” They’re using staged photography to tell the continuing story of a fictitious cabaret troupe.

Vinder
Entertainment

Comic-Con @Home Is Over. Here Were the Highlights for Steampunks

Staff Report | Jul 26, 2021

Unlike the in-person convention, you can go back and watch many sessions on YouTube. They amount to nearly 200 hours of presentations, including previews of TV shows, movies, games, and comics, as well as educational sessions and more.

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Music

Abney Park to Perform First Post-Lockdown Stage Show at Renfair

Staff Report | Jul 22, 2021

It’s set for Aug. 7 at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire in Bonney Lake, near Tacoma. The band is also planning a streaming concert for Aug. 21, and revealed more details about the Giants of Iron and Steam musical.

Winchester Mystery House
Events

Comic-Con Is Happening Online. Here Are the Highlights for Steampunks

Staff Report | Jul 21, 2021

Comic-Con @Home will feature panels, movie screenings, and more. Here’s a look at the highlights, including a comic series based on the Winchester Mystery House and a screening of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.

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