Category: Steampunk Miscellany

Christian Scientists, Puzzle Fans, and Nudists Discover Brown

December 30, 2010

It is always interesting to see steampunk mentioned in new areas and this week’s mix was more than eclectic.

• The Christian Science Monitor ran a piece called Steampunk: The New Goth. Nothing particularly new in the article, but it is nice to see the mainstream media notice our little (but growing) world.
• Check out the Washington Post crossword puzzle for Sunday, December 26. In particular, take a look at the clue for 18-across. Yes, we are being noticed. (Thanks to DL Thurston.)
• And just to prove that steampunk is not just about the clothes, we have the Florida Modeling Network hosting a ‘”Steampunk Theme” Photo Event’ in February at a clothing optional venue. It can’t be all about the corsets and waistcoats if there aren’t any.

Pushcart Prizes, Flying Squid, and More…

November 22, 2010

A collection of links and items that may be of interest to my fellow steampunks:

• Jenny Ortiz’s story “Out of Steam Punk and Zombie Comes Bruce Lee” has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. It is not a steampunk story, but the characters apparently come from one. Read it and enjoy.

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