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Steampunk news and event guide. Producer of "The World of Steampunk" video series on YouTube and Vimeo. Online: https://steampunk-explorer.com. Social/video links: https://linktr.ee/steampunk_explorer Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steampunkexplorer

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · Nov 25

We're continually adding to our #steampunk starter packs (Authors and Artists, etc), so it's worth checking them periodically to find new people to follow. The Artists, etc. starter pack is in the comments. go.bsky.app/15HLHgq

The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 1d

Wednesday, Oct. 8, is World Octopus Day, celebrating the strange, highly intelligent sea creatures that have become icons of #steampunk. It’s also the start of International Cephalopod Awareness Days. steampunk-explorer.com/news/world-o...

World Octopus Day: Time to Celebrate Our Brainy Eight-Legged Friends

Mark your calendars, as Wednesday, Oct. 8, is World Octopus Day, celebrating the strange, highly intelligent sea creatures that have become icons of steampunk. But how to observe this unofficial holid...

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 1d

This event consistently has some of the best cosplay I've seen anywhere. We have photo galleries going back to 2018 and they're all spectacular.

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New photo gallery: Scenes from the Anno 1900 Steampunk Convention, held at an open-air history museum in Luxembourg. The venue was a spectacular setting for #steampunk cosplay. Photos by Dominique Linel. steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Photos: More Spectacular Steampunk Cosplay in Luxembourg

The Anno 1900 Steampunk Convention returned Sept. 27-28 to Minett Park Fond-de-Gras in Pétange, Luxembourg, and once again it provided a showcase for eye-popping cosplay.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 2d

Weekend calendar (U.K. edition): Haworth Steampunk Weekend returns to West Yorkshire, while the Amberley Museum will host its own steampunk event. Fans in North East England might want to check out FantazMagoriA on Sunday. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/news/uk-cale...

U.K. Calendar: Steampunks Head to Haworth, Amberly, County Durham

Haworth Steampunk Weekend returns Oct. 10-12 to West Yorkshire, while farther south, the Amberley Museum in Amberley, Arundel, will host its own steampunk happening.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 3d

A federal judge preliminarily approved a $1.5 billion settlement in the Anthropic copyright lawsuit, and we can now see definitively which books are included. Many #steampunk authors will be eligible for compensation. #anthropic steampunk-explorer.com/news/anthrop...

Anthropic Deal Approved; Steampunk Authors to Share in $1.5B Settlement

Some of the best-known authors in steampunk are eligible to share in a $1.5 billion payout as federal judge William Alsup preliminarily approved a settlement in Bartz v. Anthropic, a landmark class-ac...

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 5d

This week in #steampunk: Scenes from Maker Faire; October Streaming Guide; Bandcamp Friday; More haunted history from Hieber and Janes; World Octopus Day; Weekend calendar. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With scenes from Maker Faire: USS Saginaw art car, Project Empire spaceship vehicle, mechanical rhino, Pappy steam tractor.

The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 6d

Today (Oct. 3) is Bandcamp Friday, when Bandcamp waives its revenue share and musicians keep more of what you pay. It runs midnight to midnight PDT. We’ve posted a directory of #steampunk artists on the platform. #bandcamp #bandcampfriday steampunk-explorer.com/resources/st...

Steampunk Performers on Bandcamp

On selected Fridays, Bandcamp waives its revenue share on music sales, which means that artists on the platform receive a higher percentage of what you pay. We’ve compiled this list to make it easier ...

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 6d

In our October streaming guide: Halloween is approaching, and streamers are offering lots of horror fare. One notable arrival is "Something Wicked This Way Comes" on Disney+, the first time the 1983 film has been available for streaming. #steampunk #streaming steampunk-explorer.com/articles/str...

Streaming Guide − October 2025

Spooky season is here, which means that streaming services will be offering all manner of horror fare, from Universal Pictures classics to franchises such as Scream and A Nightmare on Elm Street. One ...

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 7d

Scenes from Maker Faire Bay Area, held last weekend in Vallejo, CA. Art cars, robots, historic ships, and lots more. The #steampunk vibes were strong here. See our website for more photos. #makerfaire #makerfairebayarea steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

LuminiMax Luminarium, an inflatable walk-in sculpture.

Steampunk pirate ship by Obtainium Works.

Project Empire spaceship, a mutant vehicle seen at Maker Faire.

Rhino, a sculpture by Barry Crawford made largely from found objects.

The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 11d

This week in #steampunk: New “Parasol Protectorate” manga omnibus; “Bride of Frankenstein” remake; Victor Ghastly remixes Tom B. Wild; Steampunks in Wine Country; Maker Faire preview; Weekend happenings; New Kickstarters. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - September 26, 2025

New Parasol Protectorate manga omnibus; Bride of Frankenstein remake; Victor Ghastly remixes Tom B. Wild; Steampunks in Wine Country; New Kickstarters; Weekend happenings.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 13d

Our latest crowdfunding roundup includes three lavish collections of classic fantasy tales plus two novels involving vampires in the Victorian era. #steampunk #crowdfunding #kickstarter steampunk-explorer.com/news/new-kic...

New Kickstarters: Classic Fantasy Tales and Victorian-Era Vampires

Our latest crowdfunding roundup includes three lavish collections of classic fantasy tales plus two novels involving vampires in the Victorian era. Fairies, Mermaids, and Dragons Cocorrina EE,...

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 15d

Preview: Steam-powered Tesla coils, a wise-cracking Dalek and more at Maker Faire Bay Area, happening this weekend in Vallejo, Calif. #steampunk #MakerFaire #MakerFaireBayArea steampunk-explorer.com/news/maker-f...

Maker Faire Bay Area Returns This Weekend: What to Expect

Steam-powered Tesla coils. A wisecracking Dalek. And, of course, giant cupcakes on wheels. These are a few of the many projects that will be on display as Maker Faire Bay Area returns Sept. 26-28 to M...

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 16d

Weekend calendar, including the Isle of Wight Steampunk Festival in Ryde, U.K., and Anno 1900 in Luxembourg. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/news/autumn-...

Autumn Kicks Off with Anno 1900 and Isle of Wight Steampunk Fest

Autumn is here, and with it comes another busy weekend for steampunk fans, particularly in Europe with major happenings in Luxembourg and on the Isle of Wight in the U.K.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 16d

Scenes from SteampTopia, a #steampunk gathering held Sept. 20 in Petaluma, a Northern California city known for its historic downtown. We’ve posted a story and gallery that also includes some of the city’s well-preserved 19th century buildings. steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Feline Oracle, one of the vendors at SteampTopia.

Costumed attendees at SteampTopia, posing in front of a tree.

Steampunk authors A.J. Sikes and B.J. Sikes with some of their books at SteampTopia.

Michele Edler, proprietor of Time Traveler Universe and organizer of SteampTopia.

The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 19d

This week in #steampunk: Scenes from Crich Steampunk Weekend; The Steampunk Explorer visits “The Soiled Dove”; New album from Mr. B alter-ego The Major; Crowdfunding updates; Weekend calendar: Amherstburg Uncommon Festival and more. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. Photos of cosplayers from Crich Steampunk Weekend (credit: Craig Jenkins). Photos of Frank Ferrante, Joan Baez, and aerialists from The Soiled Dove (credit: Vau de Vire Society).

The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 21d

Review: We visited "The Soiled Dove," an immersive dinner-theater experience inspired by San Francisco’s 1890s Barbary Coast. Featuring Joan Baez, actor/comedian Frank Ferrante, and a talented cast of circus performers. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/articles/soi...

The Soiled Dove: A Circus Spectacle Inspired by 19th Century San Francisco

San Francisco’s notorious Barbary Coast inspired this dinner-theater production from the Vau de Vire Society. It features a talented cast of musicians, dancers, and circus artists who perform under a ...

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 23d

Weekend #steampunk calendar: The Amherstburg Uncommon Festival returns, plus happenings in Boston, Western Colorado, Northern California, and Essex, U.K. steampunk-explorer.com/news/weekend...

This Weekend: Amherstburg Uncommon Festival, SteampTopia, and More

This weekend’s steampunk calendar takes us to Southwestern Ontario for the Amherstburg Uncommon Festival, plus happenings in Boston, Western Colorado, Northern California, and Essex, U.K.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 23d

Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire, U.K., hosted its annual #steampunk weekend, offering a showcase for fabulous costumes amid a collection of historic tramcars. We have photos thanks to guest contributor Craig Jenkins. steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Scenes from Crich Steampunk Weekend. Photos by Craig Jenkins. Photo shows two steampunk cosplayers in dramatic poses.

The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 26d

This week in #steampunk: Scenes from the Big River Steampunk Festival; Steampunk authors could share in $1.5 billion AI settlement; Clockwork Alchemy announces special guests; New steampunk fiction; Weekend calendar. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - September 12, 2025

Scenes from Big River; Geeks say “No” to generative AI; Steampunk authors could share in $1.5 billion AI settlement; Clockwork Alchemy special guests; New steampunk fiction.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 27d

New Kickstarters: Steampunk Westerns from comic book publishers Inverse Press and Big Dog Ink, plus a dieselpunk art book set in an alt-history World War II. #steampunk #crowdfunding #kickstarter steampunk-explorer.com/news/new-kic...

New Kickstarters: Steampunk Westerns and a Dieselpunk Art Book

Our latest crowdfunding roundup features steampunk Westerns from comic book publishers Inverse Press and Big Dog Ink, plus a dieselpunk art book set in an alt-history World War II.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 27d

The organizers of Clockwork Alchemy revealed the special guests slated to appear at the convention, which takes place Oct. 24-26 near San Francisco. Musical guests include Dust Bowl Faeries and Unwoman (@unwoman.com). #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/news/dust-bo...

Dust Bowl Faeries, Unwoman Among This Year’s Guests at Clockwork Alchemy

The steampunk convention takes place Oct. 24-26 in Redwood City, California, near San Francisco.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 28d

This weekend’s #steampunk calendar features happenings in Canada, England, Finland, Portugal, and the USA. steampunk-explorer.com/news/calenda...

Calendar: Steampunk Happenings in Five Countries This Weekend

You would need a hypersonic airship to visit all the steampunk events this weekend, as they’re taking place on both sides of the Atlantic in five countries. The U.S. calendar has a westward tilt with ...

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 29d

As some #steampunk folks are tempted by generative AI tools, recent developments show that a backlash is growing in the larger world of geek culture. #noai #dragoncon #galaxycon steampunk-explorer.com/news/dragon-...

Dragon Con, GalaxyCon Take “No AI” Stands as Lawsuits Fly

As some folks in the steampunk community are tempted by generative AI tools such as Midjourney and ChatGPT, a backlash appears to be growing in the larger world of geek culture.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 29d

As the story notes, the judge raised doubts about the settlement during a hearing on Monday. He scheduled a new hearing on Sept. 25 to determine if his concerns have been addressed.

The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 29d

The AI company Anthropic agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle claims that it illegally downloaded pirated copies of approx. 500,000 books. They include titles by some of the biggest names in #steampunk. steampunk-explorer.com/news/steampu...

Steampunk Authors Could Share in $1.5 Billion AI Settlement

Thousands of authors, including some of the biggest names in steampunk, could be eligible for payments following the proposed settlement of a landmark class-action lawsuit that involved the training o...

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