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More Edwardian Whimsy in San Francisco

Scenes from The Edwardian Ball, which transformed the Regency Ballroom into a neo-vintage fantasy world

The darkly whimsical world of Edward Gorey came to life once again as the Edwardian Ball returned to the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco.

Arcane scene

2024: The Year in Movies & TV

TV highlights included Arcane and (in some countries) Nautilus, while Nosferatu and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga arrived on the big screen. (Image courtesy of Netflix)

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2024: The Year in Music

New albums from Frenchy and the Punk, Steam Powered Giraffe, and Abney Park were just a few of last year’s musical highlights in the steampunk world. We have a comprehensive roundup.

Boston Metaphysical Society cover art

2024: The Year in Comics

Steampunk fans were treated to new installments of popular comic book series like Girl Genius and Lady Mechanika, but 2024 also saw some notable releases from lesser-known creators.

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2024: The Year in Books

New tales from Nisi Shawl, P. Djèlí Clark, Sarah Brooks, and Paul Eccentric were among the major literary releases in 2024.

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2024: Steampunk Year in Review

New events. A new social media platform. Unwelcome changes at Patreon. And “utter chaos” at a convention in Pennsylvania. These were some of the biggest news stories of 2024.

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2024: The Year in Pictures

Almost every month, The Steampunk Explorer posts scenes from steampunk happenings around the world. We’ve gathered the past year’s highlights, from the largest festivals to a picnic in a California park.