Clockwork Robber Barons and Zeppelin Zombies

Orren November 28, 2010
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Charlie Stross has already mentioned in his blog why Steampunk isn’t his favorite genre. However, in his inimitable way letting both fans and detractors have some fun with Steampunk tropes, in a blog entry yesterday, he is running a contest …

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The case against Steampunk

Orren October 27, 2010
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Or really, the case against turning an enjoyable aesthetic into a fad. Beyond some cool objects and the odd costume, I think Steampunk, in sci-fi/fantasy literature and websites, is being overdone to hell. I think nobody explains it better than …

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Jabba the robber baron

Orren August 18, 2010
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Over at the LA Weekly blog, there is a series of 19th century Victorian style paintings of Star Wars characters. If you like Star Wars and steampunk, you’ll be in heaven. Actually, if you just like fun art, you’ll be …

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