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

Scenes from Maker Faire Bay Area, including a mechanical octopus, a giant robot head, and steam-powered contraptions from Kinetic Steam Works. This is the full gallery, with more than 100 photos. #steampunk #MakerFaire #MakerFaireBayArea #MakerFaire20 steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Scenes from Maker Faire Bay Area, “The Greatest Show and Tell on Earth.” With photos of a Scare Makers character, Iron Giant robot head, Spoon House creator Julia Dvorin, El Pulpo Magnifico, and The Foundry.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 27/09/2026

Seen on Friday at Maker Faire Bay Area: Iron Giant head by Chris Mora, inspired by the Brad Bird film. He trucked it to Vallejo, CA all the way from Denver. Eventually he wants to build the rest of the robot. #steampunk #MakerFaire #MakerFaireBayArea #MakerFaire20

Giant robot head on a truck with artist Chris Mora.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 27/09/2026

Seen on Friday at Maker Faire Bay Area: El Pulpo Magnifico, the mechanical octopus by Duane Flatmo. #steampunk #MakerFaire #MakerFaireBayArea #MakerFaire20

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 27/09/2026

Seen on Friday at Maker Faire Bay Area: Julia Dvorin in her Spoon House. #steampunk #MakerFaire #MakerFaireBayArea #MakerFaire20

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 25/09/2026

This week in #steampunk: Maker Faire preview; Steampunk comedy “Percy & Reggie” now on YouTube; Clockwork Alchemy musical guests; Jewelry City open for vendors; Facebook’s sneaky “bait and switch”; Weekend calendar: Anno 1900 et al; Kickstarter updates. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos of El Pulpo Magnifico (mechanical octopus), Anno 1900 participants, a cupcake vehicle at Maker Faire, and Percy & Reggie characters. Photo credits: Chelsa Christensen (octopus) and Jean-Marc Richard/Shutterstock (Anno 1900).

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 18/09/2026

This week in #steampunk: Scenes from the Big River Steampunk Festival; Scenes from Worldcon 2026; New Kickstarters: Lady Mechanika, Casket Girls, Morgana Pendragon; Weekend calendar. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos from the Big River Steampunk Festival by Curt Knapp.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 15/09/2026

Thousands of #steampunk fans gathered in Hannibal, Missouri, as the Big River Steampunk Festival took place over Labor Day Weekend. We’ve posted a report and a photo gallery from our Midwest correspondent Curt Knapp. steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Scenes from the Big River Steampunk Festival, Sept. 4-7, 2026, Hannibal, Missouri. Photos by Curt Knapp. With photos of costumed participants.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 11/09/2026

This week in #steampunk: Scenes from Weekend at the Asylum; Carriger reveals new book title; New Prof. Elemental single; Key City announces 2027 dates and theme; Costume-Con is back; Designer pens on Kickstarter; Weekend calendar. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos of costumed participants at a steampunk festival. Photos by Pavlito vel Pablo.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 09/09/2026

More scenes from Weekend at the Asylum, the huge #steampunk gathering held Aug. 27-31 in Lincoln, U.K. This is Part Two, featuring photos by Wayne Campbell of Piper-Grayson Photography. It was his first visit to the festival. steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Scenes from Weekend at the Asylum, Part Two. Photos by Piper-Grayson Photography.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 08/09/2026

Scenes from Weekend at the Asylum, held Aug. 27-31 in Lincoln, U.K. It’s the world’s largest #steampunk gathering, drawing an estimated 85,000 to 100,000 visitors. This is Part One of two, featuring photos by Pavlito vel Pablo and Garry Hornby. steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Scenes from Weekend at the Asylum, Part One. Photos by Pavlito vel Pablo. With photos of costumed steampunk fans.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 04/09/2026

This week in #steampunk: Dragon Con & Burning Man previews; "Firefly" stars at Dragon Con; Streaming Guide; “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” inspires reality TV; Bandcamp Friday; Scenes from GalaxyCon; Jewelry City news; Hugo winners; New SPG member. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos from the Big River Steampunk Festival, Dragon Con, and Burning Man. Photo credits: Curt Knapp, Phil Mistry/Shutterstock, NorthSky Films/Shutterstock.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 03/09/2026

GalaxyCon returned Aug. 28-30 to the San Jose Convention Center, offering a chance to meet artists, authors, cosplayers, and celebrities. We’ve posted a report and photo gallery. #steampunk #galaxycon steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Scenes from GalaxyCon, August 28-30, San Jose, California. With photos of cosplayers and celebrities (George Takei and Cassandra Peterson), the latter interacting with fans.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 28/08/2026

This week in #steampunk: Big River preview; Scenes from the San Francisco Historium Spotlight; Netflix releases “Bass X Machina” trailer; New “Gilded Age” season arrives Nov. 1; Abney Park streaming concert; Weekend calendar. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos from the Big River Steampunk Festival and San Francisco Historium Spotlight. Credits: Big River photos by Curt Knapp. Historium photos by The Steampunk Explorer.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 26/08/2026

Scenes and a report from the San Francisco Historium Spotlight, an immersive event that re-created the city’s waterfront during the Gold Rush. It seems likely to become another annual highlight for SF Bay Area #steampunk fans. steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Scenes from the San Francisco Historium Spotlight, with photos of costumed characters. From top left: Mary Ellen Pleasant, Mark Twain, a gold miner, a privateers guild, and can-can dancers.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 21/08/2026

This week in #steampunk: A steampunk guide to Worldcon 2026; Gail Carriger to preview new Parasolverse novel; Judges announced for art contest; New Victor Sierra single; Disneyland Paris to bring back a steampunk favorite; New immersive history event in SF. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos of Space Mountain at Disneyland Paris (credit: Alamy), Gail Carriger (credit: Vanessa Applegate), and San Francisco Historium performers (credit: Rich Yee).

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 14/08/2026

This week in #steampunk: Asylum festival preview; Scenes from Hebden Bridge; New Dust Bowl Faeries album; Clockwork Alchemy announces special guests; “Tesla vs. Edison” reader discount; “The Soiled Dove” returns; New fiction; Weekend calendar. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos from Hebden Bridge Steampunk Weekend by Fitchett’s Photography.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 13/08/2026

Scenes from Hebden Bridge Steampunk Weekend in West Yorkshire, U.K., where dancers and cosplayers mingled with classic car enthusiasts. Photos by Peter Fitchett and Garry Hornby. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Scenes from Hebden Bridge Steampunk Weekend - Photos by Peter Fitchett. With photos of cosplayers and dancers. Photos shown here are by Peter Fitchett of Fitchett’s Photography.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 07/08/2026

This week in #steampunk: Key City preview; Remembering Michael Parodi; Literary chocolates; Scenes from Whitby Steampunk Weekend; Another Bandcamp Friday; New owner for Steampunk Inc.; Puppetry center revives “Tesla vs. Edison”; New Kickstarters. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos from Whitby Steampunk Weekend by Piper-Grayson Photography.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 05/08/2026

The summer edition of Whitby Steampunk Weekend took place July 25-26 in North Yorkshire, U.K., once again providing a showcase for imaginative costumes. We’ve posted a photo gallery thanks to Wayne Campbell of Piper-Grayson Photography. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Scenes from Whitby Steampunk Weekend, photos by Piper-Grayson Photography

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 31/07/2026

This week in #steampunk: Scenes from the Obtainium Cup Extravaganza; SPG’s “Rabbit” steps back from live shows; New Cog Is Dead single; August streaming guide; SDCC recap; Weekend calendar. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos of art projects and participants at the Obtainium Cup Extravaganza.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 28/07/2026

Obtainium Works presented the Obtainium Cup Extravaganza, a showcase for art cars, costumes, music, and local craft vendors. The main attraction was the Neverwas Haul, the three-story Victorian house on wheels. We’ve posted a report and photos. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Scenes from the Obtainium Cup Extravaganza. With photos of art projects, costumed participants, and the Neverwas Haul, a three-story Victorian house on wheels.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 24/07/2026

This week in #steampunk: Steampunk music found in AI training data; Scenes from Papplewick; Steampunk highlights at Comic-Con; Historian discovers a 19th century superhero; Chicago convention accepting applications; Anthropic settlement gets final approval. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos from Papplewick Pumping Station’s steampunk event. Credit: Steven Screen

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 23/07/2026

The Papplewick Pumping Station in Nottingham, U.K., hosted its 10th annual #steampunk gathering July 11 and 12, drawing costumed steampunk fans and onlookers. We’ve posted a photo gallery thanks to guest contributor Steven Screen. steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Steampunks at Papplewick Pumping Station. With photos of costumed participants by Steven Screen.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 20/07/2026

San Diego Comic-Con returns this weekend, drawing legions of fans eager to see latest in comic books, movies, TV, and other media. We’ve posted a guide to #steampunk happenings at the convention. #SDCC2026 #SDCC steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pre...

Steampunk Happenings at San Diego Comic-Con. With photos of Bob Mogg (credit: Jim Pool), a steampunk cosplayer (credit: Chase Rollins/Alamy), the dealer hall (credit: Hiroshi-Mori-Stock/Shutterstock), and a Comic-Con sign (credit: Hiroshi-Mori-Stock/Shutterstock).

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 17/07/2026

This week in #steampunk: Steampunks at Chatsworth House; BBC airs French steampunk series; New steampunk resource in Australia; New Electric Timebomb video; Abney Park streaming concert; Nikola Tesla exhibition; Weekend calendar. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos by Pavlito vel Pablo from a steampunk event at Chatsworth House, plus photos of Alice Strange, who performs this weekend at Fantasy Forest Festival, and Unwoman, who will performing at Delta H Con.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 16/07/2026

Scenes from a steampunk gathering at the historic Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, organized by East Coast Steampunks UK. This was another good example of a “DIY event.” Photos by Pavlito vel Pablo. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Steampunks at Chatsworth House. Photos by Pavlito vel Pablo.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 10/07/2026

This week in #steampunk: Nikola Tesla Day; Scenes from Chesterfield Steampunk Market; Maker Faire video; New “prairie steampunk” tale; Weekend calendar; New steampunk comic on Kickstarter. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos from Chesterfield Steampunk Market by Steven Screen (top) and David Dennis (bottom).

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 08/07/2026

Hundreds of #steampunk fans turned out as the Newark Steampunk Society presented a weekend of festivities in Chesterfield, U.K. One prominent guest was Chico, The Steampunk Chihuahua. We’ve posted a gallery, thanks to David Dennis and Steven Screen. steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Scenes from the Chesterfield Steampunk Market. With photos of steampunk cosplayers by David Dennis and Steven Screen.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 07/07/2026

Friday, July 10, is Nikola Tesla Day, honoring Tesla’s 170th birthday. We’ve posted a guide to celebrations, including one at the former site of his Wardenclyffe Laboratory. Plus a look at movies and TV shows where he’s appeared as a character. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/news/tesla-d...

Nikola Tesla Day, July 10. “I don’t care that they stole my idea... I care that they don’t have any of their own.” — Nikola Tesla

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 03/07/2026

This week in #steampunk: July Streaming Guide; New U.S. home for Doctor Who episodes; Scenes from a steampunk photo shoot; War of the Worlds inspires a graphic novel; New steampunk fiction. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos from a U.K. steampunk gathering. Photos by Craig Jenkins.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 02/07/2026

On June 21, steampunk fans converged on Cannon Hall in South Yorkshire for a social gathering and photo shoot. It was the perfect showcase for steampunk fashion. We’ve posted a gallery thanks to photographer Craig Jenkins. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Scenes from a steampunk photo shoot, Cannon Hall, Barnsley, U.K., Photos by Craig Jenkins.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 26/06/2026

This week in #steampunk: Steampunk pioneer K.W. Jeter joins new Anthropic lawsuit; New Professor Elemental video; New Explorer videos; New Kickstarters: Dead Letter Office, Britannia Macabre, The Sea Queen’s Key. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos of cosplayers, Professor Elemental, and the Project Empire art car at Maker Faire.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 19/06/2026

This week in #steampunk: Scenes from A Splendid Day Out; New Brazzmatazz album (and a brilliant video); New event to re-create Gold Rush-era San Francisco; A new Jeff Mach event gets the axe; Weekend calendar. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos from A Splendid Day Out (credit: Kevin Rutter) plus Brazzmatazz and Le Cancan Bijou.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 12/06/2026

This week in #steampunk: International Steampunk Day; Weekend calendar; Scenes from Steampunk & Roses Day; Ominous news for Doctor Who fans; Major changes at Patreon (and why it matters to steampunk fans). steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos from Steampunk & Roses Day by Pavlito vel Pablo.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 10/06/2026

Sunday, June 14, is International Steampunk Day. How will you celebrate? We’ve posted a story with suggestions. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/news/sunday-...

International Steampunk Day, Sunday, June 14. With a photo of steampunk cosplayers.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 09/06/2026

East Coast Steampunks UK returned to Gunby Hall in Lincolnshire for a day of photos ops and tours of a historic English estate. It’s a good example of what we call “DIY Events.” We’ve posted a gallery, thanks to photographer Pavlito vel Pablo. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Scenes from Steampunk & Roses Day, Gunby Hall, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, U.K. With photos by Pavlito vel Pablo.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 05/06/2026

This week in #steampunk: Asylum organizer to allow limited sales of gen AI products; June Streaming Guide; Scenes from the Bay Area Book Festival; The Soiled Dove returns; New fiction from Shelley Adina and Carlos Bayne; Weekend calendar. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos from Weekend at the Asylum (credit: Lara Ra/Shutterstock) and Bay Area Book Festival, plus A Halo Called Fred.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 29/05/2026

This week in #steampunk: Steampunk NZ Festival; DIY steampunk events; Nebraska town hosts steampunk fest; Scenes from FanimeCon; Sad news from the literary world; New Creedverse tale; “Victorian Psycho” premieres at Cannes. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos of anime cosplayers and the Steampunk NZ festival.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 26/05/2026

Scenes from FanimeCon, a large anime convention “by fans, for fans,” held over Memorial Day weekend in San Jose. The gallery focuses mostly on cosplay and J-Fashion, but I also spoke to exhibitors in the Artist Alley. #steampunk #anime steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Scenes from FanimeCon, May 22-25, San Jose, California. With photos of anime cosplayers.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 22/05/2026

This week in #steampunk: Scenes from Whitby Goth Weekend; Steampunk convention commentary; Tell-Tale fest announces 2027 dates and theme; Frenchy and the Punk to play online Goth Day fest; Abney Park streaming concert; Weekend calendar. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos from Whitby Steampunk Weekend (credit: Craig Jenkins); Watch City Steampunk Festival (credit: iamroachphoto/Shutterstock); and Clockwork Alchemy (credit: The Steampunk Explorer).

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 20/05/2026

Scenes from Whitby Goth Weekend, where vampires and other dark creatures mingled happily with goths and steampunks. Photos by Craig Jenkins. #steampunk #goth #whitbygothweekend steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Scenes from Whitby Goth Weekend, April 30 - May 3, 2026, photos by Craig Jenkins. With photos of costumed characters from the event.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 15/05/2026

This week in #steampunk: AutomataCon preview; Publishers sue Meta over AI; Life after Facebook?; SPN Festival postponed; Weekend calendar; New Boston Metaphysical Society collection on Kickstarter. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos of kinetic art and automata, courtesy of AutomataCon.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 08/05/2026

This week in #steampunk: Watch City preview; Bourbon City preview; May Streaming Guide; Scenes from Spirit Alley; Generative AI primer; Lady Mechanika hits comic book shelves; Scientific Dragons audiobook. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos from the Watch City Steampunk Festival (credit: iamroachphoto/Shutterstock) and Spirit Alley at the Winchester Mystery House.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 01/05/2026

This week in #steampunk: A jam-packed weekend for steampunk events; Bandcamp Friday; SPG music video; Abney Park streaming concert; New fiction; TeslaCon fans respond to gen AI commentary; The Luddites reconsidered. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos from Haworth Steampunk Weekend by Bill Nesbitt.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 24/04/2026

This week in #steampunk: “Heavy news” from Frenchy and the Punk; TeslaCon’s call to action (and ours); TeslaCon responds; Weekend calendar; New comic book series set at Whitby Goth Weekend. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos of Frenchy and the Punk, Abigail Jill Harding and Richard Starkings at Whitby (credit: Comicraft), and cosplayers at steampunk events (credit: Alexander Sviridov/Shutterstock, iamroachphoto/Shutterstock).

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 17/04/2026

This week in #steampunk: Tell-Tale Steampunk Festival preview; Scenes from Bourbon City Steam (and a preview); The AI fiction onslaught is about to get worse; Steampunk fans have choices; Young Sherlock renewed for Season 2. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos from Bourbon City Steam (credit: William Cardwell).

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 10/04/2026

This week in #steampunk: Our guide to AI-free steampunk art; Tom B. Wild’s ode to creativity; Chap hop artists on tour; Sherlock Holmes convention in Atlanta; Steampunk fun at a cotton mill; New sci-fi from a steampunk author; Kickstarter updates. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos from Tyson Vick, Gary Nicholls, Craig Jenkins, and Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 03/04/2026

This week in #steampunk: Scenes from WWWC 14; April Fools’ parody; April Streaming Guide; New album from A Halo Called Fred; Weekend calendar; New steampunk collection on Kickstarter. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos from the Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention. Photo credit: Pete Mecozzi

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 02/04/2026

Scenes from the 14th (and final) Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention, held March 19-22 in Tucson. There were lots of hugs during the closing ceremony as attendees bid a fond farewell to the event. Photos by Pete Mecozzi and Brian Williams. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Scenes from the Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention. With photos from the convention by Pete Mecozzi and Brian Williams.

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 01/04/2026

Exclusive report: The world's first AI-generated science fiction convention is coming to Silicon Valley. Read all about it at The Steampunk Explorer. Please note the date. #aprilfools #fandom #genai #artificialintelligence #scifi #ScienceFiction steampunk-explorer.com/articles/bol...

Introducing the world's first AI-generated sci-fi convention. Massive Con. Coming soon to Silicon Valley.

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