The Steampunk Explorer

This Weekend: Steampunk NZ, Cogs & Corsets, Freaky Mutants, and More

Staff Report | May 30, 2023

It’s another jam-packed steampunk weekend with events across the U.S., along with Steampunk NZ in New Zealand and Portsmouth Comic Con in the U.K. U.S. highlights include Cogs & Corsets and the Freaky Mutant Weirdo Festival.

Steampunk Digest - May 26, 2023

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

Staff Report | May 26, 2023

Scenes from the Big River Time Travelers fest; Mixed reviews for Firmament; New steampunk series from Shelley Adina; Scenes from Powerhouse Comic Con; Weekend events; Prof. Elemental hits the mark; New Kickstarters.

Photos: Big River Time Travelers Fest

Cosplay, tea dueling, dancing, and more at the steampunk festival in Quincy, Illinois

Photos by Curt Knapp | May 23, 2023

The second annual Big River Time Travelers Convention took place May 19-21 in Quincy, Illinois, and once again our Midwest correspondent was there to take photos and file a report.

Kickstarters: Victorian-Style Playing Cards and New Guitarmy of One Album

Staff Report | May 30, 2023

Costume designer Laura Meyer is back on the crowdfunding platform, this time with a Victorian-style playing card deck. Meanwhile, Scott Helland of Frenchy and the Punk has launched a campaign for a new Guitarmy of One solo album.

Crowdfunding

Kickstarters: ‘Periwinkle Perspective’ Author Crowdfunds Comic Book

Staff Report | May 24, 2023

U.K. steampunk author Paul Eccentric is taking his Periwinkle Perspective series into the visual realm. Meanwhile, Danielle Ackley-McPhail is crowdfunding a new story collection and a developer in Australia is seeking funds for an RPG.

Events

Time Travelers Steampunk Convention Returns to Quincy, Illinois

Staff Report | May 16, 2023

The event, produced by the Big River Steampunk Festival, will make its second run this weekend on the riverfront of Quincy, Illinois, with a program including music, comedy, costume contests, vendors, and more.

Events

Westercon and SiliCon Cancelled; SiliCon Cites Pandemic Impact

Staff Report | May 11, 2023

It’s been a tough week for science fiction and fantasy fans on the U.S. West Coast as two major conventions announced that they’ve been cancelled. Westercon memberships will be honored at Loscon 49 in November.

Events

This Weekend in the U.S.: Watch City Steampunk Festival, Old Timers Day

Staff Report | May 8, 2023

The Watch City fest returns Saturday to Waltham, Massachusetts with a program featuring circus acts, art exhibits, kids’ activities, live music, and more. Meanwhile, Van Buren, Arkansas will host the Old Timers Day Steampunk Festival.