If you are even the least bit into the science fiction and fantasy genres of books you know how big an impact steampunk has had on them over the past few years. Unfortunately, it has already reached the point of being formulaic. So when a novel comes along that at least cracks the mold, it’s worth talking about. And Flotsam, published this past March, is just such a book. Continue reading She Geek Critique – Into the Aethersphere
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Comics Cosmos – An Extraordinary League
At Comic-Con International last weekend, it was announced that the fourth (and final) volume of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen had been completed, though no release date has been set. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Kevin O’Neill, the series began in 1999 as a sort of Victorian Justice League, but with a pronounced literary bent. There are many references (and inside jokes) to Victorian fiction, as well as a lot of steampunk elements. Continue reading Comics Cosmos – An Extraordinary League
Comics Cosmos – Steampunk Mechanika
If you’re into steampunk at all, you will have heard of the Lady Mechanika series. And if you’re new to the genre and want a comic book series full of adventure (and fantastic artwork), then you need to give it a read. Continue reading Comics Cosmos – Steampunk Mechanika
GW1 Issue 102 – High Tea Tai Chi
This week we’re focusing on conventions. First, we have lots of updates for this weekend’s Oddmall, including some specifics on panels and entertainment. Then, after a bit of geek news, we have details from Kylan and Miss Dawn about the fun they had at the International Steampunk Symposium in Cincinnati last weekend. Listen now! Continue reading GW1 Issue 102 – High Tea Tai Chi
She Geek Critique – Polite Punks
This past weekend, I went to the International Steampunk Symposium in Cincinnati (take a listen to issue 100 for background, as well as this week’s issue to find out more). I’ve probably mentioned this before, but I’ve been into steampunk for a long time, before it actually had a name. I was into the alternative history stories, books and movies since I was young. And about a decade ago, when the genre was picking up steam (so to speak) and becoming more of a culture of its own, I started seeking it out at conventions. Continue reading She Geek Critique – Polite Punks