The concept of steampunk may originate from many different things from Jules Verne's writings to the question, "what if computers existed in the early 1800's and ran on steam?" It is best summed up by calling it a past that never was. Steampunk can be shown in many areas now including fashion, music, architecture, design, and as a lifestyle. This guide is inclusive as possible to show where to find steampunk information.
Definition, History, and General Information
Google Custom Search - Steampunk
http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=003261294807282304073:tnyykwdvlg4
or try this tinyurl: http://preview.tinyurl.com/steampunk
A custom google search of many of these sites. This search allows searching to be restricted to websites that deal with steampunk.
Wikipedia - Steampunk
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk
Discusses the origins and history of steampunk. It's descriptions are thorough and this article provides plenty of examples of steampunk works and resources.
SteamPunk Magazine
http://www.steampunkmagazine.com/
A printable magazine with articles relating to steampunk. There is also a blog. As of this writing there are 4 published issues.
Brass Goggles
http://www.brassgoggles.co.uk/
The definitive steampunk blog. Brass Goggles links to and annotates what interesting things are going on with steampunk wherever they are going on. Projects and events are featured.
The Clockworkers Guild Journal
http://community.livejournal.com/anachrotech/
A blog that chronicles steampunk events and also announces meet-ups, especially in the Bay Area. The blog is collaborative with contributions from other steampunk blogs.
Honky-Tonk Dragon
http://honkytonkdragon.blogspot.com/
A blog with general steampunk information among other things. It has covered steampunk music.
Steampunk:
http://steampunk.wildwinter.net/
A site and database with steampunk projects, stories, and anecdotes. It also has an archive of The Lemniscate Club.
Gothic Steam Phantastic
http://www.xs4all.nl/~vanip/gsp/gspindex.htm
This site deals more with the gothic side of steampunk. There is a forum. There is also a detailed section on the sound of steampunk.
DIY and Watch Others Do It Guides
The Steampunk Workshop
http://steampunkworkshop.com/
A blog of the creations of Hieronymus Isambard "Jake" Von Slatt. He has created custom keyboards, work for burning man (including a beating heart for the man), and he showcases others art such as a steampunk scooter.
Datamancer.net - Technical Art and Steampunk Contraptions
http://www.datamancer.net/
A blog of the creations of Richard R. Nagy. Some of the most known works include computer modifications including a steampunk notebook computer.
Steam punk goggles tutorial
http://singularphotography.com/Goggles/
A tutorial on how to make brass goggles from some door lock hardware and leather.
Exploring, Steampunk, goggles DIY and How To Projects
http://www.instructables.com/id/Goggles/
or try this tinyurl: http://preview.tinyurl.com/66v8e5
A number of tutorials on different steampunk goggle projects including ones made from cheap welding goggles and other hardware.
The Steampunk Home
http://thesteampunkhome.blogspot.com/
A blog about how to live in a steampunk styled home with modifications and items that would fit a steampunk lifestyle.
Steampunk Pirate Gun Mod
http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Pirate-Gun-Mod/
A tutorial on how to turn a toy pirate gun into a steampunk pirate gun.
How To Make A Kick Ass Steampunk Nerf Gun
http://weeklygeekshow.com/2007/09/how_to_make_a_kick_ass_steampu.php
A simple how-to dealing with Nerf toys and their steampunk possibilities.
wicked anomie: sociology run amok: Novice Steampunk Gun Mod
http://wickedanomie.blogspot.com/2007/12/novice-steampunk-gun-mod.html
Another steampunk gun mod, this one involves little pirate toy guns.
Definition, History, and General Information
Google Custom Search - Steampunk
http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=003261294807282304073:tnyykwdvlg4
or try this tinyurl: http://preview.tinyurl.com/steampunk
A custom google search of many of these sites. This search allows searching to be restricted to websites that deal with steampunk.
Wikipedia - Steampunk
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk
Discusses the origins and history of steampunk. It's descriptions are thorough and this article provides plenty of examples of steampunk works and resources.
SteamPunk Magazine
http://www.steampunkmagazine.com/
A printable magazine with articles relating to steampunk. There is also a blog. As of this writing there are 4 published issues.
Brass Goggles
http://www.brassgoggles.co.uk/
The definitive steampunk blog. Brass Goggles links to and annotates what interesting things are going on with steampunk wherever they are going on. Projects and events are featured.
The Clockworkers Guild Journal
http://community.livejournal.com/anachrotech/
A blog that chronicles steampunk events and also announces meet-ups, especially in the Bay Area. The blog is collaborative with contributions from other steampunk blogs.
Honky-Tonk Dragon
http://honkytonkdragon.blogspot.com/
A blog with general steampunk information among other things. It has covered steampunk music.
Steampunk:
http://steampunk.wildwinter.net/
A site and database with steampunk projects, stories, and anecdotes. It also has an archive of The Lemniscate Club.
Gothic Steam Phantastic
http://www.xs4all.nl/~vanip/gsp/gspindex.htm
This site deals more with the gothic side of steampunk. There is a forum. There is also a detailed section on the sound of steampunk.
DIY and Watch Others Do It Guides
The Steampunk Workshop
http://steampunkworkshop.com/
A blog of the creations of Hieronymus Isambard "Jake" Von Slatt. He has created custom keyboards, work for burning man (including a beating heart for the man), and he showcases others art such as a steampunk scooter.
Datamancer.net - Technical Art and Steampunk Contraptions
http://www.datamancer.net/
A blog of the creations of Richard R. Nagy. Some of the most known works include computer modifications including a steampunk notebook computer.
Steam punk goggles tutorial
http://singularphotography.com/Goggles/
A tutorial on how to make brass goggles from some door lock hardware and leather.
Exploring, Steampunk, goggles DIY and How To Projects
http://www.instructables.com/id/Goggles/
or try this tinyurl: http://preview.tinyurl.com/66v8e5
A number of tutorials on different steampunk goggle projects including ones made from cheap welding goggles and other hardware.
The Steampunk Home
http://thesteampunkhome.blogspot.com/
A blog about how to live in a steampunk styled home with modifications and items that would fit a steampunk lifestyle.
Steampunk Pirate Gun Mod
http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Pirate-Gun-Mod/
A tutorial on how to turn a toy pirate gun into a steampunk pirate gun.
How To Make A Kick Ass Steampunk Nerf Gun
http://weeklygeekshow.com/2007/09/how_to_make_a_kick_ass_steampu.php
A simple how-to dealing with Nerf toys and their steampunk possibilities.
wicked anomie: sociology run amok: Novice Steampunk Gun Mod
http://wickedanomie.blogspot.com/2007/12/novice-steampunk-gun-mod.html
Another steampunk gun mod, this one involves little pirate toy guns.
Art and Sculpture
Neverwas Haul Times
http://www.xlounge.com/neverwas/neverwas_proposal.html
A web page dedicated the the proposals involved in revaming of the Neverwas Haul, a self-propelled 3-story Victorian house. The moving sculpture has made appearances at Burning Man and the Makers Faire.
The Telectroscope
http://www.tiscali.co.uk/telectroscope/
This was a scultpure that visually connected New York with London through a mysterious steampunk tunnel. It allowed people in these cities to see each other in real time.
Steampunk Treehouse
http://www.steamtreehouse.com/
This site displays information about the Steampunk Treehouse, a large installation that has made appearances at Burning Man and the Coachella festival. There is a media gallery, philosophy section, and construction information.
Fashion
The Steampunk Style Test
A fun little quiz to give you your steampunk style results.
Originals: Rayguns: Weta Collectibles, Exclusive Polystone Collectibles
http://www.wetanz.com/rayguns/
Purchase finely crafted ray guns for your steampunk outfit. It's also a great place to get ideas about steampunk crafting possibilities.
Steampunk Fashion
http://community.livejournal.com/steamfashion/
A steampunk fashion blog. Different articles of steampunk and Victorian clothing and other articles are discussed. There are also some event announcements.
Flickr: Steampunk Gear
http://www.flickr.com/groups/steampunkgear/
A forum for posting images and discussions regarding steampunk wear and gadgetry.
Music
The Clockwork Cabaret
http://www.clockworkcabaret.com/
The online presence of a steampunk devoted radio show. The episodes can be downloaded or subscribed via a podcast player.
GAMP Musings: Steampunk Music
http://dgamp.blogspot.com/2008/06/steampunk-music.html
A evaluative summary of steampunk music with links to the artists and albums.
Abney Park
http://www.abneypark.com/
The website for the popular steampunk group Abney Park. The site has some tracks you can listen to, tour information, and other media.
Forums
Tribe.net Steampunk Forum
http://tribes.tribe.net/289351f7-caa2-4c33-b02a-ddf0a99a77c8
or try this tinyurl: http://preview.tinyurl.com/5dt7uz
The forum on tribe.net for steampunk discussion. This allows social networking environment with steampunk peers.
Flickr: Steampunk
http://www.flickr.com/groups/steampunk/
A forum for the posting of images and discussions relating to steampunk.
Flickr: Second Life®Group - Steampunk
http://www.flickr.com/groups/sl-steampunk/
A place to share screnshots and images from the steampunk city in the Second Life, New Babbage, and discuss related topics about the Second Life universe.
Comics, Anime, Film, and Television
The Big Database of Comic Books - Steampunk
http://www.comics-db.com/DC_Comics/S/Steampunk/
A searchable database for the comic Steampunk as well as other DC comics. As of this writing it consists of information about the number, date, and some publication information for each issue but the synopsis and other content is missing.
Legend
http://x.webring.com/hub?ring=legendsteampunk
A webring dedicated to the television show Legend and other steampunk films and television series.
last exile
http://halo-productions.com/LastExile/
A site with media and information about the steampunk anime Last Exile.There are character summaries, an episode guide, and galleries.
Games
The Passively Multiplayer Online Game, PMOG
http://pmog.com/
A steampunk themed game that is played while browsing the web via a browser plugin. Players create pathfinders, lay mines, and create and follow hyperlinks to websites. Playing the game is currently free.
Neo Steam
http://ns.clubhanbit.jp/
A massively multiplayer online game for Korean and Japanese players. The game has a steampunk theme. If you can read either of those languages you may be able to play or determine more about it.
Media
New Babbage - A Steampunk City in Second Life
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jlu5QmMWkpY
A video showing a fly through of the the city called New Babbage in the Second Life universe.
Steampunk Wallpaper
http://steampunkwallpaper.com/
A blog with daily wallpaper images created by the blog author using creative commons licensed works and images along with their own graphics design skills.
http://www.wetanz.com/rayguns/
Purchase finely crafted ray guns for your steampunk outfit. It's also a great place to get ideas about steampunk crafting possibilities.
Steampunk Fashion
http://community.livejournal.com/steamfashion/
A steampunk fashion blog. Different articles of steampunk and Victorian clothing and other articles are discussed. There are also some event announcements.
Flickr: Steampunk Gear
http://www.flickr.com/groups/steampunkgear/
A forum for posting images and discussions regarding steampunk wear and gadgetry.
Music
The Clockwork Cabaret
http://www.clockworkcabaret.com/
The online presence of a steampunk devoted radio show. The episodes can be downloaded or subscribed via a podcast player.
GAMP Musings: Steampunk Music
http://dgamp.blogspot.com/2008/06/steampunk-music.html
A evaluative summary of steampunk music with links to the artists and albums.
Abney Park
http://www.abneypark.com/
The website for the popular steampunk group Abney Park. The site has some tracks you can listen to, tour information, and other media.
Forums
Tribe.net Steampunk Forum
http://tribes.tribe.net/289351f7-caa2-4c33-b02a-ddf0a99a77c8
or try this tinyurl: http://preview.tinyurl.com/5dt7uz
The forum on tribe.net for steampunk discussion. This allows social networking environment with steampunk peers.
Flickr: Steampunk
http://www.flickr.com/groups/steampunk/
A forum for the posting of images and discussions relating to steampunk.
Flickr: Second Life®Group - Steampunk
http://www.flickr.com/groups/sl-steampunk/
A place to share screnshots and images from the steampunk city in the Second Life, New Babbage, and discuss related topics about the Second Life universe.
Comics, Anime, Film, and Television
The Big Database of Comic Books - Steampunk
http://www.comics-db.com/DC_
A searchable database for the comic Steampunk as well as other DC comics. As of this writing it consists of information about the number, date, and some publication information for each issue but the synopsis and other content is missing.
Legend
http://x.webring.com/hub?ring=legendsteampunk
A webring dedicated to the television show Legend and other steampunk films and television series.
last exile
http://halo-productions.com/LastExile/
A site with media and information about the steampunk anime Last Exile.There are character summaries, an episode guide, and galleries.
Games
The Passively Multiplayer Online Game, PMOG
http://pmog.com/
A steampunk themed game that is played while browsing the web via a browser plugin. Players create pathfinders, lay mines, and create and follow hyperlinks to websites. Playing the game is currently free.
Neo Steam
http://ns.clubhanbit.jp/
A massively multiplayer online game for Korean and Japanese players. The game has a steampunk theme. If you can read either of those languages you may be able to play or determine more about it.
Media
New Babbage - A Steampunk City in Second Life
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jlu5QmMWkpY
A video showing a fly through of the the city called New Babbage in the Second Life universe.
Steampunk Wallpaper
http://steampunkwallpaper.com/
A blog with daily wallpaper images created by the blog author using creative commons licensed works and images along with their own graphics design skills.
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