The Steampunk Explorer

Steampunk Digest - December 13, 2019

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

Staff Report | Dec 12, 2019

“Steampunk style” is a top 2019 search term; Tesla and Edison slated for Dr. Who episode; David Tennant to star in Around the World in 80 Days; New kinetic art exhibit; Factory Girl gets new editions; VR game puts Silk Road in outer space.

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The Steampunk Art of Burning Man

Art first seen in Black Rock Desert lives on in other places, including an exhibition in Oakland

Staff Report | Dec 9, 2019

Photo Gallery: Burning Man is known for its spectacular art installations, but you don’t have to spend a week in the desert to see these projects. Here’s a look at places in California and beyond where Burning Man art is on display.

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Steampunk “Humachines” at Google

Bruce Rosenbaum curates an art exhibit at the tech company’s offices in Cambridge, Mass.

Staff Report | Dec 5, 2019

Google employees will get daily glimpses of steampunk creativity thanks to an art exhibit portraying 19th century authors and inventors as mechanical comic book superheroes. The artwork is based on Bruce Rosenbaum’s Humachines.

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Steampunk Digest - December 6, 2019

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

Staff Report | Dec 6, 2019

Toothsome Chocolate Emporium heads for Hollywood; Will Tesla meet Doctor Who?; Manga series gets a steampunk zine; New “Ned the Seal” book from Joe R. Lansdale; Tales of New Albion; Steampunk fan on a real-world adventure.

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Top Brass Gather in Sacramento

The Sacramento Steampunk Society’s formal event has been held each November since 2016

Photos by Clara Blackheart and Connie Ricca | Dec 4, 2019

Photo Gallery: Each year since 2016, the Sacramento Steampunk Society has hosted Top Brass, a formal dress-up gathering held before the holiday crush. Here’s a look back at past Top Brass events thanks to our guest photographers.

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Steampunk Digest - November 29, 2019

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

Staff Report | Nov 29, 2019

Scenes from Sanford Steampunk Soiree; Zeman films box set; Steampunk film on YouTube; The latest from Alice’s Night Circus; Steam Marines 2; New Misfit Squadron tale; Mad Science returns to Watch City.

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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. . .