tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post4826765540908645754..comments2023-10-25T13:27:04.621+02:00Comments on mari's randomities: Steampunk HilaritiesMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07303695124956391293noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-16499785075411261872011-08-30T18:23:04.924+02:002011-08-30T18:23:04.924+02:00@Helen and Richard (liminal fic): Glad to have hel...<b>@Helen</b> and <b>Richard (liminal fic):</b> Glad to have helped! :)Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303695124956391293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-88936717744583819012011-08-30T15:34:47.142+02:002011-08-30T15:34:47.142+02:00Good information, and thanks for the recs.Good information, and thanks for the recs.liminalfictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08762010680878316253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-37544007531881186082011-08-30T10:13:43.561+02:002011-08-30T10:13:43.561+02:00Hey Mari thanks for this, at last I understand wha...Hey Mari thanks for this, at last I understand what Steampunk is about!<br />^__^Helenhttp://helen-scribbles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-87841522401346062642010-01-08T22:07:50.791+01:002010-01-08T22:07:50.791+01:00Just wanted to point out that many "steampunk...Just wanted to point out that many "steampunkers" consider it a life stile, not just a fiction genre.<br><br>And that there are even more subgenres out there, like gaslamp fantasy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaslight_fantasy), to witch Girl Genius belongs to, by the way.<br><br>If you are in the USA, there are frequent gatherings of steampunk aficionados all over the country, from conventions to graveyard picnics. But you can find them practically everywhere, like in Brazil, e.g.Former-Witch Friendnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-41608448550639204932010-01-08T23:44:28.358+01:002010-01-08T23:44:28.358+01:00This is the first coherent explanation of steampun...This is the first coherent explanation of steampunk that I've read. I thought I understood it before, but I do now!<br><br>I will visit all the sites you suggested and see what this steampunk writing is all about.<br><br>Thanks for doing this!<br><br>@marisabirnsMarisa Birnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17945909737147497606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-62482429154305098802010-01-09T01:07:08.001+01:002010-01-09T01:07:08.001+01:00My great online buddy Calista Taylor has a blog ca...My great online buddy Calista Taylor has a blog called A Steampunk Reverie http://asteampunkreverie.blogspot.com/<br><br>She's awesome! She interested me in Steampunk & that's the genre of the novel I started in NaNo. <br><br>I blogged (last week??) about a contest Calista is having for Steampunk short stories. They're up on her blog & voting is still open. It's a great intro to the genre and a lot of fun :)Jemi Fraserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-63200080822249462762010-01-09T03:32:54.770+01:002010-01-09T03:32:54.770+01:00Yeah, Former-Witch, thanks for pointing that out. ...Yeah, Former-Witch, thanks for pointing that out. :) Maybe I'll write another post on steampunk, but focusing on life style? ;) Also, thinking of your comment, I found <a href="http://www.thrillermag.com/articles/steampunk/" rel="nofollow">this interesting article</a>, that mentions steampunk lifestyle, music, and <a href="http://photos.dragoncon.org/main.php?g2_itemId=107103" rel="nofollow">2009 DragonCon </a>.<br><br>Hey Marisa, I'm very glad to have helped. I first heard about steampunk as "the new hot trend" of the literary world, not being aware that I already loved the genre, heh. <br><br>Hi Jemi, I was about to pop into your blog to mention this post (precisely because you <a href="http://jemifraser.blogspot.com/2010/01/steampunkery.html" rel="nofollow">blogged about steampunk </a>), but you anticipated me, heh. Will definitely check out <a href="http://asteampunkreverie.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Calista's blog</a>. Thanks for reminding me of it. :)Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08570428969140414779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-28343967809061146892010-01-09T04:13:52.658+01:002010-01-09T04:13:52.658+01:00Fantastic blog post!! You've done a wonderful...Fantastic blog post!! You've done a wonderful job pulling together such an array of information on steampunk. You just have to love Girl Genius. Fantastic, isn't it? And thanks for stopping by my blog! It's much appreciated. : )Calista Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01860615677199216262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-25037061259617962582010-01-10T03:46:46.493+01:002010-01-10T03:46:46.493+01:00Cool, one movie I remember that had such reference...Cool, one movie I remember that had such references was "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow". Not such a great movie, but very cool graphics :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-57023658861368055292010-01-10T05:06:09.391+01:002010-01-10T05:06:09.391+01:00Hi Calista, thanks for stopping by; and wow, this ...Hi Calista, thanks for stopping by; and wow, this is a great compliment,coming from someone who breathes steampunk as yourself. Thanks so much!<br><br>Yeah, impossible not to fall for Girl Genius. I'm a big fan now, also on their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Girl-Genius-Webcomic/28371352860?ref=nf" rel="nofollow">facebook page</a>, and I follow the hilarious <a href="http://twitter.com/Othar" rel="nofollow">Othar, Gentleman Adventurer and Professional Hero</a> on twitter.<br><br>Hey Anon-Claudio, you had a major google fail there, no? lol <br><br><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006IIPIK?tag=ranartrefands-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B0006IIPIK&adid=0XEPR0DMNBF9Z7TSV3NA&" rel="nofollow">Sky Captain </a> is a good dieselpunk reference indeed. Thanks for bringing this up, and also for reminding me of this fabulous clip from Smashing Pumpkins (Tonight, Tonight):Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08570428969140414779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-64123351942841009782010-01-10T05:12:49.075+01:002010-01-10T05:12:49.075+01:00Hmm, I tried to embed the video and it didn't ...Hmm, I tried to embed the video and it didn't work. Trying again, but if it fails, here's the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQSxwzOngMU" rel="nofollow">link to youtube</a>.Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08570428969140414779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-62288425542545671392010-01-10T05:31:02.490+01:002010-01-10T05:31:02.490+01:00Great post, you cover it all.A couple more for you...Great post, you cover it all.<br><br>A couple more for you:<br>Doc Sidhe which is available from Baen books and is kind of a spoof on the old Doc Savage stories. And of course Doc Savage I think counts as well :) Can't remember the author but the Lord Darcy mysteries count too. And of course my wip Tales...PennyAshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16475626029423374076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-1629203093822002752010-01-10T21:11:44.235+01:002010-01-10T21:11:44.235+01:00Hi Penny, thanks for adding more info here. :)Yeah...Hi Penny, thanks for adding more info here. :)<br><br>Yeah, please tell me when this WIP (work in progress, for those who felt lost) comes out to the bookstores, ok? Can't wait to read it! heh<br><br>Ah, everyone, I've contacted the <a href="http://www.vernianprocess.com/" rel="nofollow">Vernian Process</a> to tell them about the link to their site in this post, and Joshua was really nice in sharing the <a href="http://www.gildedagerecords.com/" rel="nofollow">Gilded Age Records</a> website, were you can find <b>many</b> steampunk-ish bands from all over! <br><br>Man, I didn't know there were so many bands, with so many styles, out there! Worth taking a look!Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08570428969140414779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-90528197435149206222010-01-11T19:23:51.230+01:002010-01-11T19:23:51.230+01:00Hello there,We were just talking about DuckTales a...Hello there,<br><br>We were just talking about DuckTales and Talespin the other day! Thank you for giving our stuff a listen and for giving such a lovely "Intro to Steampunk" for those who are unfamiliar with the scene.<br><br>Cheers!<br><br>~Martin<br> (Vernian Process)Martinhttp://www.vernianprocess.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-1747841733478925492010-01-12T03:15:39.215+01:002010-01-12T03:15:39.215+01:00Thanks Martin! I'm honored by your visit, and ...Thanks Martin! I'm honored by your visit, and glad that you didn't squirm at my definitions. (it's not as if I were a steampunk savvy, eh?) heh<br><br>Keep up with the good work. Vernian Process' stuff is SO on my wish list!<br><br>Cheers back to you guys! :)Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08570428969140414779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-83589489252919348942010-01-14T14:00:40.170+01:002010-01-14T14:00:40.170+01:00FYI, http://steampunkworldsfair.com/FYI, http://steampunkworldsfair.com/Former-Witch Friendnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-69930817151462602872010-01-14T19:37:20.413+01:002010-01-14T19:37:20.413+01:00OK -- if Mariana says to look into this hilarious ...OK -- if Mariana says to look into this hilarious Steampunk thing I've only just heard of over the last few months, then I will!!<br><br>I actually really liked the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and where does the Princess Mononoke fall in this? Those are fantastic movies.<br> Kristihowdidyougettherehttp://howdidyougetthere.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-41956752430242870682010-01-15T21:54:25.308+01:002010-01-15T21:54:25.308+01:00Thanks Former-Witch! You're always adding cont...Thanks Former-Witch! You're always adding content, and I love you dearest friend. :-D (not only for that, of course, heh) <br><br>Hi Kristi! You know, this way I'm becoming smug, heh. I too love the League of Extraordinary Gentleman, but the comic to the film. Did you have the chance to read it?<br><br>Princess Mononoke is a wonderful anime (love it!), but I'm don't think it'd fall into steampunk... The technology doesn't seem too important in comparison to the fantastical aspects of the tale. Agree?Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08570428969140414779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-72200836933653610342010-01-15T23:37:03.505+01:002010-01-15T23:37:03.505+01:00Hi, everyone! I think an update is in order. Evely...Hi, everyone! I think an update is in order. <br><br>Evelyn, from the Gilded Age Records and apparently the assistant of Jeff Vandermeer, kindly mentioned that Finch is not a steampunk novel. I was pointed to him as a great steampunk author, but I'm still to read his work. (reading list is huge, guys! heh)<br><br>So, perhaps someone could help out? Which is your favorite steampunk novel written by Jeff Vandermeer?<br><br>Or maybe you'd prefer to tell us about your favorite steampunk novel ever? ;)<br><br>Evelyn also pointed me to <a href="http://www.gdfalksen.com/Site/Keys_on_the_Typewriter.html" rel="nofollow">G. D. Falksen</a>, whose stories are coming out on that <a href="http://www.steampunktales.com/index.html" rel="nofollow">magazine I linked above</a>. I'm intrigued.<br><br>Finally, I was kindly invited to participate in the open forum at the <a href="http://www.multiverse.org/fora/showthread.php?t=12892" rel="nofollow">Michael Moorcock's website</a>, and there are many interesting recommendations there, of which Fritz Lang's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00007L4MJ?tag=ranartrefands-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B00007L4MJ&adid=0C1FW2SEE6ZFC6TENGYE&" rel="nofollow">Metropolis</a> (film), and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1593077254?tag=ranartrefands-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1593077254&adid=1ZBPRNWG5YAVPAFD3SQQ&" rel="nofollow">The Adventures of Luther Arkwright</a> by Bryan Talbot (graphic novel) stand out. (Did I ever mention that <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/08570428969140414779" rel="nofollow">I love adventure</a>? lol)<br><br>Maybe you'd like to join the community? All you have to do is register. There are great convos in there! :)Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08570428969140414779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-59184762495967794982010-01-17T02:28:28.486+01:002010-01-17T02:28:28.486+01:00I'm so glad I found this!! I just finished Le...I'm so glad I found this!! I just finished Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld - YA book but the first steampunk I've read. I will be looking for more and this article is a great resource.Dee Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077141911351737390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-75484768954927086062010-01-17T03:21:52.825+01:002010-01-17T03:21:52.825+01:00Thanks so much Dee! I'm truly happy to hear th...Thanks so much Dee! I'm truly happy to hear that this was somehow helpful. <br><br>If you find other good stuff you think is worthy of sharing with us, please do so! :)Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08570428969140414779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-25190086438737471872010-01-17T04:05:06.611+01:002010-01-17T04:05:06.611+01:00Will do and thanks for stopping by my Bible Study ...Will do and thanks for stopping by my Bible Study blog. I also write short stories, poetry, flash fiction at http://www.delenemartin.com - sorry, I should have left a link. blogger automatically points people to the blogger blog.Dee Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077141911351737390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-18979463390198132332010-02-06T06:01:17.205+01:002010-02-06T06:01:17.205+01:00How have you and I completely missed tweeting abou...How have you and I completely missed tweeting about steampunk, Ducktales or Girl Genius? Since you like GG, I recommend Gunnerkrigg Court, another web comic: http://www.gunnerkrigg.com/index2.phppussrebootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02167235847991793325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-26160113125746003932010-02-08T01:15:28.673+01:002010-02-08T01:15:28.673+01:00Oh, I'm so sorry we missed each other's st...Oh, I'm so sorry we missed each other's steampunk-ish tweets... I did tweet a bit about Girl Genius, and a lot about this post though. (As in #shamelessselfpromotion hashtag. Did you know this one? I even adopted as a label here, so funny I find it, heh.) <br><br>Thanks for stopping by, and for adding more cool content! I'll definitely read <a href="http://www.gunnerkrigg.com/index2.php" rel="nofollow">Gunnerkrigg Court</a>. I've just peeked at the main page and already loved the visual. ;)Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08570428969140414779noreply@blogger.com