Tag Archives: Steampunk

Videos from the 2011 Steampunk World’s Fair

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Magpie

The first three videos are of Emperor Norton’s Stationary Marching Band on Friday night. The last one is Solidarity Forever being performed at the steampunk labor rally on Sunday. Tweet

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Unwoman – The City

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Magpie

I had the privilege of editing together the official music video for one of my favorite Unwoman songs, “The City.” I didn’t shoot it, but I’m quite happy with it how it turned out. Tweet

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More on punk

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Magpie

I’ve long considered myself a punk, but I’ve never really been into punk rock. The seeming incompatability of this never bothered me, still doesn’t. I’ve been thinking about this a lot more since getting involved in steampunk. A handful of … Continue reading →

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Steampunk Reloaded

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Magpie

I’m excited to say that an interview with myself (as well as my co-conspirator Libby Bulloff) will be appearing in Steampunk Reloaded, the second SteamPunk Anthology edited by the marvelous Ann & Jeff VanderMeer. It’ll be out in October, and … Continue reading →

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All charges against the pittsburgh twitterers have been dropped!

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Magpie

Thank… well, thank the PR nightmare that was summoned in defense of these two. But Professor Calamity and his comrade have had their charges dropped. (see our original post on the matter for background). But Tortuga House lost the injunction … Continue reading →

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SteamPunk’s Professor Calamity faces multiple felonies for twittering

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Magpie

Update: Professor Calamity on Democracy Now SteamPunk Magazine author (and, honestly, the inspiration for SteamPunk Magazine) Professor Calamity is facing two felonies for allegedly running a twitter account. He has been accused of running a twitter feed of police movements … Continue reading →

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SteamPunk Magazine #5!

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Magpie

So about six months ago, I stepped down as editor of SteamPunk Magazine, and my friend Allegra Hawksmoor stepped up. I’d left her with a big jumbled mess of contributions and such, but she got everything organized and has put … Continue reading →

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MAKE Magazine Steampunk Issue Reviews

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Magpie

The latest issue of MAKE Magazine is out, and it’s steampunk themed. (As I mentioned earlier.) Anyhow, just got a chance to peek through it. Aside from having my friend Jake Von Slatt on the cover, and featuring my co-conspirator … Continue reading →

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Love The Machine, Hate The Factory

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Magpie

Cory Doctorow has written an excellent essay on steampunk for the next issue of MAKE Magazine, which is also always awesome. This next issue is particularly exciting to me, because it is being edited by Gareth Branwyn, who was responsible … Continue reading →

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The Red & Black Ball!

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Magpie

Last night I attended the Red & Black Ball, a neo-victorian/surrealist/steampunk/anarchist bit of wonderfulness organized by the good folks of 2640. Almost everyone came in proper colors and in a wide array of finery, mostly DIY. It was hard for … Continue reading →

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