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Gatehouse Gazette Issue 21

| 2. November 2011

21, half the meaning of life, the universe and everything, that is a lot of wisdom already, don’t you think. Well, it is also the final issue of the regular run of the Gatehouse Gazette. For the foreseeable future, there will be no more regular bi-monthly issues of this magazine. The torch will keep on [...]

Ghostfire – More Great Music

| 19. September 2011

Admittedly, it is getting harder and harder to impress me when it comes to steampunk related music. After being honoured with reviewing such notable works like Steampowered Stories by The Cog is Dead and the works of Abney Park and Veronique Chevalier in general I am always a bit worried I could get my hands [...]

The Gatehouse Gazette Issue 20

| 2. September 2011

So here it is, issue 20 of the Gatehouse Gazette. This one is dedicated to the 1930s, the decade which brought forth the best designs in art, technology, fashion and architecture. Well, at least as far as my personal tastes are concerned. Art Deco and 1930s fashion are two aspects of the 30s I find [...]

Gatehouse Gazette Issue 19 released

| 19. Juli 2011

Who would have thought it… Just one more issue and we are 1/5th of the way to 100 issues. So, today, with a slight delay, issue 19 of the famed Gatehouse Gazette was released and the topic is Summer, quite fittingly. It is also the third anniversary issue of the Gatehouse Gazette. I particularly recommend [...]

Gatehouse Gazette 18 – Living Steampunk

| 3. Mai 2011

The latest issue of the esteemed Gatehouse Gazette is out and this time it is all about the Steampunk Way of Life The Gatehouse Gazette is “living steampunk” this issue with fashion, lifestyle and home decor. If you ever wondered how to steampunk your life, this issue should be an excellent guide. I think Hilde’s [...]

Gatehouse Gazette Issue 16: It’s a Weird West

| 2. Januar 2011

The first issue of the Gatehouse Gazette in 2011 is out and what a remarkable issue it is. This issues theme is “Weird West” and the cover alone puts you in the mood. Pulp Western, excellent! I have to commend Nick on the whole layout and feel of this issue. The pulp magazine style runs [...]

This time it’s war

| 1. September 2010

Gatehouse Gazette Issue 14 has been released today and its topic is once more on the serious side: War In it you will find tips for the military Steampunk look, observations concerning technologies coming out of wars and which changed all our lives in a positive way. Apart from war-themed essays, there is obviously more. [...]

Gatehouse Gazette #13

| 28. Juni 2010

Well, what can I say, another issue of the famed Gatehouse Gazette is out: This time, it is all about the good things in life and the Joie de Vivre, only fitting for the summer issue of the Gazette. Featuring most brilliant articles by the renowned Steampunk and Dieselpunk journalists Ottens, Heyvart, McCleary, Christi, Stock [...]

Prussian and German Militarism

| 19. Mai 2010

In the last issue of the Gathouse Gazette I concerned myself with German and Prussian militarism and the current lack of the same. I have since received a letter of welcome but rather harsh criticism. Mr. Brackley, the letter’s author has kindly agreed to my defending of my position on this blog. Be warned, it [...]

Gatehouse Gazette Issue #12

| 1. Mai 2010

After the tumultuous events following the release of The Gazette’s previous issue, we hope this one will not stir emotions quite as much. Issue 12 is all about the ideology of Steampunk and of its historical background. Various oppinions are voiced, so there should be something in there for every pint of view. For the [...]