Steampunk ?

[jaborwhalky.livejournal.com]

I know next year there will be even more of you running about in the land of Steampunk for Dragon con 2010.
First of all, keep an eye on this site: http://www.chronotrack.org/ as Track Director Cindy MacLeod is already starting to put together the best panels and events for the track of your wildest dreams.
There will also be an epic come one and all Steampunk group photo shoot on Saturday of next year at Woodruff Park in Atlanta. I will post the spot and time sooner rather than later. I hope we break the number San Diego Comic con set on their group shot. It will be a great deal of fun and I will have candy for all who show.
But since we have almost a good year till all this and some of you I would guess are already working on your outfits, costumes or whatcham dodles. You might need some help, resources or just fun eye candy. Thus, here is a short list of handy dandy links for Steampunk and its Fashion.

The best spot to ask questions, find cool stuff, see eye candy and know about events and meet ups is
http://community.livejournal.com/steamfashion/profile
The Steampunk Style suggestions for beginners:
http://community.livejournal.com/steamfashion/929255.html
The basics on Steampunk
The world of Steampunk
http://www.tor.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=blog&id=57982
Steampunk 101
http://www.tor.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=blog&id=58009

Some places to get clothing, among other things:
http://www.​clockworkcoutur​e.​com
http://www.retroscopefashi​ons.​com
http://www.recollections.biz/
http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/
http://www.bruteforceleather.com
Tor.com has this month as Steampunk Month so keep checking there site for tons of Steampunk content and they're about to have a great many contests to win some great stuff for the last two weeks of the month.
They have free stories to read as well.
The Strange Case of Mr. Salad Monday, by a guest of last year's Dragon con:
http://www.tor.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=story&id=58108

Photos from this past years Dragon con Steampunk fun
http://www.flickr.com/groups/dragoncon_steampunk_2009/
Hope you who are going to dip your toe in Steampunk at Dragon con next year find this helpful and that you do have fun with all the great stuff that Cindy and the rest of us the staff of the Alternative History track http://www.chronotrack.org/ are working hard to put together just for you.

Comments

[liltigris14.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the links! I just made my first Steampunk-esque costume and was wanting to add more, so this was very helpful!

[alexdelarge78.livejournal.com]

I will definately be getting involved with steampunk next year, great sub culture :)

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Don't forget some of the gaming and especially the comic links: Space: 1889 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space:_1889), GURPS: Castle Falkenstein (http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/books/castlefalkenstein/), and the absolutely essential Girl Genius (http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/).

[psychicchaos.livejournal.com]

I know one thing, we need more space!

[ydnic.livejournal.com]

You're telling me! (Believe me, I requested it)

[littledrow.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the links! I am already planning out at least 2 steampunk costumes for next year, one of which I don't recall seeing this year. I am on a quest! :)

[alexdelarge78.livejournal.com]

Actually, costumes asside it was Abney Park which completey engrossed me- and thus sparked my interest : D

re: Steampunk?

[acciochocolate.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the all the links! The entry at the Wiki is also a great place to start researching, so if you add it to these links, that would be awesome. :) It has many links as well, including a link to Brass Goggles, the steampunk board.