April 2010 Blog Posts (75)

Book findings and today's Musings: April 22, '10

Pardon my swearing, but how bloody exciting! I have created a list of books to read, to get me caught up on Steamy,and not as in romance, literature.

I have read what is considered the starting point books years ago, HG Wells, Jules Verne etc. and I do think it's time for a re read.

What I didn't expect to find is a treasure at the local Save Mart Supermarket in Emeryville/Oakland ,…

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Added by Angelique X-Stacy on April 22, 2010 at 11:16am — No Comments

Playing with Pictures: The Art of Victorian Photocollage

This show might interest some of you; it's currently on at the Met in NYC and will be coming to Toronto, Canada shortly:
http://www.metmuseum.org/Special/se_event.asp?OccurrenceId={07E0F589-3CF2-4929-9F71-469BC40A403E}
http://www.ago.net/playing-with-pictures

Added by Louise Kiner on April 22, 2010 at 11:09am — No Comments

Steam Tuesday Blog

SteamTuesday is a weekly feature showcasing and promoting individuality in Steampunk, created by Overburyink. I was chosen to be the featured artist this week. Check it out at http://overburyink.com/?cat=38

Added by MaryAnn on April 22, 2010 at 10:44am — No Comments

Author Scott Westerfield (Leviathan) is at Steamed! today!!!

Author Scott Westerfied is showing some beautiful artwork today at Steamed! Come check it out and say hi!

http://ageofsteam.wordpress.com/2010/04/22/steamed-welcomes-scott-westerfeld/

Added by Dr. Marie-Claude Bourque on April 22, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

What direction now to go??

Been working on my backpack to a good completes spot, Now wanna do something else, wanna go to a robot, perhap work on my Regailia, clean up the work space (hah!) Just wanna do something, got a trip North to get clock parts (alot, so I was told, free too, just price of gas to get up there to get it)

Got to get my life going again, the steam world for this newbe opens up so many idea's, used to make things 15 years ago, and wasn't popular, "ohhhh that nice."… Continue

Added by Artimas Ward on April 22, 2010 at 4:59am — No Comments

Where I've Been, Where I'm Going

Over a year ago, Bethalynne and I came to this state with an emergency to take care of: The "curator" or acting denizen of Bethalynne's former apartment had moved back in with his mother, several states away, leaving an "unoccupied" place filled knee-high with cat feces and urine, mixed with pizza boxes, pop bottles, candy wrappers, cigarette butts, old clothes... and over 20-some cats... some living, some not.

Underneath were things like old furniture, now hundreds of pounds heavier… Continue

Added by Myke Amend on April 21, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

I Just finished installing a fresnel lens boiler and generation system as a back up and to save fuel. I have also installed a second accumulator for the Tesla gun, so that one will be charging while …

I Just finished installing a fresnel lens boiler and generation system as a back up and to save fuel. I have also installed a second accumulator for the Tesla gun, so that one will be charging while the gun is firing. I hope to eliminate the heart pounding delays before it can be fired again. I still know little about Elizabeth , but she refused to relinquish the job of cook. She has left for a few weeks on an unnamed errand.
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Added by Prof. Wolfram Von Zott on April 21, 2010 at 11:20am — No Comments

Blog post and giveaway at Steamed!

Today I am blogging over at steamed! and giving away some fun promo items! Come on by and say "hi"!

~Elizabeth

Added by Elizabeth Darvill on April 21, 2010 at 9:11am — No Comments

The shed at Wolverhampton is a busy place these last few days. I received a roll of the strange cloth, as per our agreement, from the textile consortium. I fear it may be the only sample in existence…

The shed at Wolverhampton is a busy place these last few days. I received a roll of the strange cloth, as per our agreement, from the textile consortium. I fear it may be the only sample in existence; their laboratory was destroyed in an explosion and fire the day after my cloth was shipped. The Dragon will be getting a new epidermis which should be a little more bullet resistant.
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Added by Prof. Wolfram Von Zott on April 21, 2010 at 4:39am — No Comments

Lady Mechanika New Property from Aspen Comics

Well, my friends down at Aspen Comics are bringing a new steampunk flavored comic into the market - written and drawn by the talented Joe Benitez, Lady Mechanika has me waiting in anticipation.

Full article : http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=25800

=^.^=

Added by Heather Wobbe on April 20, 2010 at 8:19pm — 1 Comment

steampunk linkblog, April 20 2010

Congrats to Zaphod Beeblebrox, winner of the book giveaway contest! Many thanks to all the entrants; we hope to do more of these soon!

A hundred years ago, The Strand Magazine was imagining gigantic insects terrorizing London. See, some things don't change!

Remnants of… Continue

Added by Steampunk Librarian on April 20, 2010 at 5:58pm — 1 Comment

Jewelry Designs Featured

My designs were featured in Networked Blogs this week. Overbury Ink has some of my photos up and a small article. I am kind of jazzed about it. Check it out...

http://overburyink.com/?cat=38

Added by MaryAnn on April 20, 2010 at 8:05am — No Comments

New at Silver Goggles!

My review for Karin Lowachee's Gaslight Dogs is now up at Tor.com. Go to Beyond Victoriana for an interview with the authour.

Of other interest:

My analysis of…

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Added by Jha Goh on April 19, 2010 at 6:44pm — No Comments

Teslacon

I have been doing some research on Teslacon and have some hotel information to share. I am just going to repost the information I received from the hotel:

We have not received final confirmation in regards to the Teslacon event for November yet but the plans are in the works.

The sleeping rooms will be $79 per night plus tax (either one king bed or 2 doubles).

The rate does includes…

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Added by Countess Bathory on April 19, 2010 at 10:06am — No Comments

Steampunk Tales is at Steamed! Win a download!

Win a free download of Steampunk Tales 6 by visiting Steampunkappaloza at the Steamed! blog.

John Murray Spear, the brain behind the cool iPhone app (also available for any download format) is visiting the Steamed! blog today. Come say hi :)

Added by Dr. Marie-Claude Bourque on April 19, 2010 at 9:21am — No Comments

World Steam Expo WE'RE GOING TO MICHIGAN! WOOHOO!

The Premier Steampunk event of the Midwest welcomes you one and all for

an event the likes the world has yet to witness. Join us for 4 days of

wonder, amazement and splendor as we cater you to an event 120 years in

the making. From special guests, unique programming, concerts, contests

& more. Memorial Day Weekend, 2010 in Dearborn, Michigan. In

conjunction with the Henry Ford Museum

&… Continue

Added by Capt.Thorngauge on April 19, 2010 at 6:16am — No Comments

AnachroCon 2010

AnachroCon is the place in the South for Steampunk, History, Alternate

History, Sciences,

Music, Classic Sci-Fi Literature and the most

amazing costuming

you've ever seen!

You say you've never

been to AnachroCon?!

See

what you're missing!

...and don't forget to… Continue

Added by Capt.Thorngauge on April 19, 2010 at 6:05am — No Comments

Steamed Munchkin Proofread Part I: Classes

I have been attempting to adapt steampunk concepts to Steve Jackson Games' "Munchkin" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munchkin_(card_game)).

Unfortunately, when you write, read, edit, reread and redit somthing…

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Added by Maximilian on April 18, 2010 at 10:21am — 3 Comments

Beyond Victoriana #23 Interview with Karin Lowachee, Author of THE GASLIGHT DOGS

I admit, I kick the old adage in the face when it comes to book covers: I don’t hesitate to judge and judge fiercely. That’s being said, if a book cover intrigues me, I will pounce on it like a kitten goes to capnip. When the book-world blogosphere was reeling over the whitewashing Liar controversy, which was then followed by the… Continue

Added by Ay-leen the Peacemaker on April 18, 2010 at 8:34am — No Comments

http://www.darksites.com/souls/horror/evilguide/index.html

Your objective is simple: soul accumulation.

Your motive is a little bit more complex: sadistic pleasure

Stage One

To begin your plan, you must first expose a wealthy heiress. This will cause the world to bite their nails, bewildered by your arrival. Who is this Criminal Mastermind? Where did they come from? And why do they look so good in Classic Black?

Stage Two

Next, you must poison the Moon (ooh, tides!). This will all be done from a floating… Continue

Added by Phyllis Rogers on April 16, 2010 at 8:38pm — 1 Comment