The Traveler's Steampunk Blog

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  • It is time for Cthulhu again
  • Non-Steampunk Review: Guy Adams’ Restoration
  • Review: Steampunk Emporium
  • A Zeppelin made of Words
  • The Bookman – A pre-release review
  • Space 1889 & Beyond: Double Review
  • Zeppelin Music
  • Cthulhu calls the Steampunks
  • Prof. Minuskel’s Timetravel Panopticum: Recap 2 – Nakari
  • Review: Hot and Steamy: Tales of Steamunk Romance
  • The Fantasy World Map
  • Steampunk Visuals – Various Formats
  • Review: Heart of Iron by Ekatarina Sedia
  • Gatehouse Gazette Issue 17 – The Roaring Twenties

A vacation in Innsmouth

Posted By on 27. Januar 2012

I have decided to take a little vacation by the sea and will soon check in at this lovely, picturesque little hotel:

Gilman House Plaque

In other words: I am taking a break from this blog for some time to concentrate on other projects. But do not worry, I will be back!

The Technician – The Making Of

Posted By on 27. Januar 2012

Remember Luca Cerlini’s The Technician I featured a while back and the interview Luca was kind enough to give me?
Luca has now released the Making Of of his epic project.

Please enjoy:

Part 1:

Part 2



I would really love to see The Technician available for download or on DVD somewhere…



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Posted By on 27. Januar 2012

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Iron Sky premiers at the Berlinale

Posted By on 26. Januar 2012

And hopefully, there will be a full-fledged release in selected theaters across Europe, followed by a Collector’s Edition DVD!

 

 

Shoutout for Science! RED ALERT!

Posted By on 26. Januar 2012

Stop What You’re Doing and Explore Mars Right Now!

Go here (klick)

And since I initially posted this one on the fly (i.e. from my smartphone) here is a little image to beautify the article and to show you what you get behind the link:

 

Explore Mars Right Now!

 

Random Ætherweb Tomfoolery

Posted By on 26. Januar 2012

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The thought alone… Like the final season of Blackadder on meth.



The correct hat for every occasion

Posted By on 25. Januar 2012

Wearing a hat is no very common anymore these days. Even in the Steampunk scene there seems to be only a selection of two hats available: The bowler and the top hat. I do not count aviator’s caps in, for obvious reasons.

As you may or may not be aware of, there used to be, and basically still are, rules, of when and where a gentleman would wear what type of hat.

Some of the rules are listed here, with hats to match:

The correct hat for every occasion a gentleman could face

I hope you found this piece of vintage advice on correct headwear as enlighting and entertaining as I did when I found it.

 

Please do not define!

Posted By on 24. Januar 2012

Yesterday, two very dear fellow Steampunks and me got together to chat about a joint project and we made a list about what could go into the project.

During the chat we also found out we had differing definitions of what each one considered to be Steampunk music, literature and so on. To point this out again: There were three of us and we already differed. This is one of the definig features of the Steampunk subculture, there is a lot of difference.

From difference arises creativity, how can you do something new if you do no do something different in the first place. Sadly, there appears to be a growing number of style nazis (I am completely unappologetic about using this term, thank you), who attempt to ruin the fun for everybody else.

To say this again: Steampunk is to a large part about being different. Dressing different, taking a different look on technology, you get the idea. As soon as someone comes up and says you have to [insert self-serving criteria here] in order to be a Steampunk, they are taking something away. Precisely defining what we are means taking most of what we are away.

So, if you think you are the devinely appointed judge of Steampunk style, do us all a favour and just shut up. Leave your “steampunkier than thou” in the recesses of your angsty soul.



Sesja fotograficzna WINTER STEAM – WINTER STEAM photo session

Posted By on 23. Januar 2012

Witajcie moi przyjaciele z Polski, tutaj jest sesja zdjeciowa na która moglibyscie sie udaς!

And since my mastery of the Polish language has not improved much, I continue in English ;-)

My friend Ana, she guest-posted here earlier,  is organising a photoshoot. I would love to go there myself, alas, although our respective countries of residence border each other, I am in exactly the wrong corner to go there easily or quickly. Anyway, here’s some additional information:

Clockwork Flower Design

The photo session will take place at Pałac Łochów on the 25th of February 2012, starting at 10:00. More information is availble on the event’s Facebook Page, you can also sign up there.

And please, would some participants be so kind and donate a photo or two for publication on this blog, please? I would be most greatful!

The Fantasy World Map

Posted By on 22. Januar 2012

I discovered this really interesting map recently while scouting the ætherweb for curiosities worthy of blogging about.

Fantasy Map

What I find most interesting is obviously the entry at the bottom of the map: Dreamlands

Now, I wonder if this is just for the places we all go to at night when we dream, or wether it specifically references Lovecraft’s Dreamlands. The place where Zoogs and Shantaks dwell, and King Kuranes has built the magnificent city Celephais.

Thing is, I have no idea who created this map (and I intend no copyright infringement), so I cannot find out which places Dreamlands encompasses here.

But I really enjoy the idea of Lovecraft’s Dreamlands bordering Alice’s Wonderland and on the same continent as Hogwarts. I mean, what an image: Nyarlathotep showing up in Hogwarts… The implications alone!